Salary: $88,872.00 – $115,534.00 Annually

Location : 2401 Market St. Baytown, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 24-00099

Department: Finance

Opening Date: 02/25/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as Assistant Director of Finance. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Finance to oversee all financial operations and provide strategic financial guidance to the organization. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting or finance, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and strong communication and leadership skills. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply today.

Full Benefits Package Including:

Paid holiday, vacation & sick leave to support your work/life balance
Insurance options
Free employee clinic for medical coverage participants
TMRS retirement with 14% City contribution
Mental health and financial education benefits
And much more!

Assists the Director of Finance in directing and coordinating operations of the Finance Department to include Budget, Accounting, more specifically, CIP, fixed assets and grants. Responsible for assisting staff with directing and supervising, planning, training, policy and procedures development, leadership and providing support. Researches and formulates long-range goals for the organization; strategic planning and policy development. Reviews citywide internal controls and makes recommendations for improvements. Interacts with all departments and the general public to discuss and address issues, concerns and process improvement. Responsible for strategic planning, performance improvement, and career development. Attends meetings and other functions; makes presentations; and assumes the duties of the Director as needed.

Duties

Assists the Finance Director in managing all financial activities of the City including operating and capital budget preparation, CIP, fixed assets, grants, financial planning and reporting. Also assists with Accounting, Purchasing, Utility Billing and Warehouse as needed.
Provides leadership/management to all Finance Department staff. Reviews, monitors and evaluates employee performance, process improvement and internal controls.
Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Finance Director, City Management, and City Council by supervising and reviewing financial reports directly related to the operational budget and component units.
Evaluates, reviews, and develops departmental policies, procedures, organization, and finance-related issues as assigned.
Performs duties of the Finance Director in his/her absence. Attends meetings and makes presentations. Develops and reviews proposals and reports. Represents the City before citizens and elected officials on financial and administrative matters of the City.
Performs personnel related duties including hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and discipline.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or institution in Accounting, or a related field.
Seven years of professional level experience in Finance or Accounting.
Demonstrated progressive management and supervisory experience.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

PREFERRED:

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or institution in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Accounting.
Experience in Public Funds Investment Act, Arbitrage regulations, governmental budgeting, GASB rules and regulations, government financial reporting, and Government Purchasing Code.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of principles and methods of finance and administration, as well as utility billing, budgeting and purchasing. Provides Strategic planning, process improvement, internal controls and performance enhancement. Ability to lead, manage, coach, train and mentor staff. Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; prepare complex financial statements, reports, and analyses; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; select, supervise, and evaluate professional, technical and clerical staff. Ability to collaborate effectively with City departments, executive staff, and the public.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

How to Apply

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Accounting?

High School Diploma/GED
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
None of the above

How many years of professional level experience in Finance or Accounting do you have?

1-3 years
3-5 years
5-7 years
7-9 years
9-11 years
11+ years
None of the above

Do you have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days)

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

1-3 years
3-5 years
5-7 years
7-9 years
9-11 years
11+ years
None of the above

Please describe your experience in Public Funds Investment Act, Arbitrage regulations, governmental budgeting, GASB rules and regulations, government financial reporting, and Government Purchasing Code.

Required Question