The position is to manage the preparation of all financial reporting and to manage the day-to-day general accounting operations of the Finance Department, under the general guidance of the Director. Incumbents anticipate and plan for future work programs, determine nature and scope of projects, and make staff assignments.

Responsible for providing assistance in developing and overseeing the administration of policies and procedures and work products. Formulates and communicate goals and policies to subordinates, superiors, and others throughout the City organization.

The position is recognized as seasoned and fully proficient accountant and/or financial analyst and financial administrator. Position requires a self-directed and motivated employee. It is distinguished from other Financial Management staff by the overall responsibility for the direction of the financial reporting and general accounting operations of the Finance Department.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the Finance Director in carrying out the functional and operational responsibilities of the department in accordance with sound accounting and financial management principles. Evaluates effectiveness of department policies and procedures and recommends and implements needed changes. Communicates department philosophy, goals, and objectives to subordinate staff.

• Plan, direct, administer, supervise and participate in the daily operations and activities of a variety of accounting functions in the Finance Department.  Prepare, monitor and coordinate the balancing and reconciliation of various accounting records.  Responsible for fixed asset management and grant accounting.  Assures financial accuracy and compliance for all grants. May delegate some or all of these duties to subordinate staff.

• Monitor changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect operations for the assigned accounting functions; participate in the development of policy and procedural changes after approval.  Recommend and implement internal control guidelines and best practices after review and acceptance.  Performs complex accounting work.

• Organizes, coordinates, and manages the day-to-day activities of subordinate divisions/teams in the Finance Department. Administers budgets, prepares work programs and objectives for the division, trains and supervises employees, oversees selection of employees, and conducts performance appraisals.

• Serves as liaison for the Finance Department in the provision of financial information and resolution of problems with user departments.

• Ensures the accuracy of financial documents in accordance with City, State, Federal laws, and generally accepted accounting principles.

• Evaluates the effectiveness and usability of current financial systems; coordinates responses regarding financial information to user departments. Works with the Information Technology staff to design educational sessions to train clients for the use and proper interpretation of financial system products and/or services.

• Serves as the primary liaison between the auditor and City staff in order to ensure accurate and consistent data gathering for the annual audit process. Personally handles the more sensitive and most critical issues related to such audits.

• Assist with the development of the City's Operating Budget, Capital Investment Program Plan and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Oversees the collection, compilation, editing and publishing of official City financial documents. Ensures quality of each document for accuracy and readability.

• Monitors the financial status of the Operating Budget and Capital Investment Program to ensure that these plans are not encountering financial difficulties. Identifies, investigates and reports on deviations from financial plans.

• Manages the research, analysis, and data gathering for financial policy issues identified by the Finance Director, City Manager, City Council, or other department directors. Oversees the preparation of reports summarizing findings and recommendations.

• Promotes the City's Mission to make Dover a city of the highest quality by providing responsive, cost- effective, and innovative government services; understands and subscribes to the Vision and Mission Statement adopted by the City.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Valid Delaware Driver’s License
• Four or more years of professional related experience in the public sector in areas of accounting, budgeting, purchasing, information systems, cash management or financial management.
• Two years experience in the administration of business/government financial systems and supervisory responsibility for professional, paraprofessional and support staff.

A criminal background investigation will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Compensation

• Health, dental, vision and group life insurance
• 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave

To Apply Submit the Following

• City of Dover employment application (www.cityofdover.com/jobs)
• Resume
• Cover letter