Finance Director/Treasurer

Purpose

As a member of the senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Executive Director on daily operations and to the three-person Board of Park Commissioners on investment matters, performs professional work directing all activities of the Finance Department, including budgeting, accounting, purchasing, payroll, and information technology. Shares and coordinates responsibility for financial planning, capital and operating budgeting, and reporting on all fund balances, revenues generated, receipts, disbursements, monthly financial reports, debt management, procurement management and other financial reported as required.

Example of Duties

Essential Job Functions ~ Senior Leadership Functions

Directs the operations of the Finance department.

Aligns the department's operations and performance with Metro Parks' strategic vision.

Develops, implements, and reports on the department's strategic business plan and related results performance information.

Creates goals, expectations and professional development plans for subordinate staff; regularly evaluates and provides feedback to staff.

Prepares and implemental organizational-wide budgets for the entire Park District.

Ensures effective financial management of the department.

Participates as a member of the Executive Director's leadership team; attends monthly Board of Park Commissioners Meetings and prepares financial reports for distribution prior to the meetings.

Attends other Metro parks events and functions as a representative of the executive leadership team.

Serves as primary contact and support to external entities and partners for the Finance Department and Metro Parks financial-related matters.

Prepares complex, routine and non-routine reports utilizing a variety of software; receives, sorts, and summarizes material for the preparation of reports.

Develops relationships with other agencies to create opportunities to partner in areas seen as beneficial.

Essential Job Functions ~ Department Specific Functions

Plans, directs, and personally assists with the completion of Metro Parks' budgetary and fiscal matters; confers with County officials or their designated representatives on financial matters; prepares, monitors, and controls budgets; estimates and monitors expenditures and revenue; prepares and maintains fiscal records; invests funds in compliance with applicable law; assists with the establishment of fees and charges for facilities and services.

Develops, implements, maintains and reviews policies and procedures relating to all purchasing and expenditures, investments, and accounting operations; implements internal accounting controls; monitors legal requirements in compliance with applicable codes and laws; assists staff in problem solving; responds to concerns of employees; proposes solutions; and evaluates procedures.

Answers questions of employees, citizens, Board Members in matters related to the finances of the Park District.

Keeps the Finance Department running smoothly and effectively; directly oversees the day-to-day operations of accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and Information Systems/Technology.

Supervises Finance Department staff; schedules staff to meet operational needs, assigns tasks, evaluates performance, approves leave requests, reviews and resolves employee concerns, mentors and trains, and handles disciplinary matters.

Ensures Metro Parks' adherence to applicable governmental rules, regulations, and procedural requirements.

Manages audits (Financial Audit and GAAP Conversion) and related reporting requirements, including selecting auditors, serving as the point of contact for the auditors, setting timelines, and submitting reports to the State.

Selects, implements, and maintains accounting software, document management software, credit and card processor.

Manages and monitors the Commercial Purchasing/Credit Card program and policies and the Visa Intellilink Spend Management system.

Manages and monitors the purchasing, prevailing wage, and insurance programs; consults with legal counsel and develops/administers contracts and agreements.