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We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.
Pay
This position is an exempt position at pay grade 317.
Attendance
Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed.
Who May Apply?
All persons legally authorized to work in the United States
Overview
The Director of Finance is responsible for all areas of financial management, including financial reporting, accounting, treasury, revenue, collections, and contracts and procurement. They will advise and consult with City Senior Staff to establish fiscal objectives for the City.
Responsibilities
• Ensures financial management and planning by preparing and reviewing financial and accounting reports, performing trend analysis and preparing policies, procedures and correspondence to communicate the City's financial position.
• Oversees financial and accounting reporting by supervising the updating of these reports, interpreting and communicating the guidelines on accounting issues by agencies and interpreting subsidiary reports with the ability to consolidate. Is responsible for the completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Coordinates all bond issuance of all bond sales for the City of Corpus Christi.
• Oversees the direction of the accounting division by establishing policies and guidelines for all aspects of accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants, and payroll.
• Oversees the direction of the contracts and procurement via Assistant Director
• Maintains the Treasury division by supervising and establishing cash management programs, interpreting legislation and regulations on public funds, monitoring financial markets and ensuring compliance with the City's investment policy.
• Oversees the direction of the Contracts and Procurement division by establishing procedures, policies, and guidelines for the procurement of goods and services for the organization and management of contracts.
• Oversee the monitoring and analysis of the City' electric power contract and ensures open lines of communication between the City, AEP, and the City's contracted energy provider.• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Requires bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in government finance and accounting, including five (5) years of administrative or supervisory experience.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire
Other Information:
Benefits
The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:
• Texas Municipal Retirement System - TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation - 88+ hours per year
• Personal leave - 40 hours per year
• Sick leave - 96 hours per year
• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
• Ten (10) Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
• Learning & Development Academy
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs
Basis of Rating
Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.
Closing Statement
• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.
Pay
This position is an exempt position at pay grade 317.
Attendance
Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed.
Who May Apply?
All persons legally authorized to work in the United States
Overview
The Director of Finance is responsible for all areas of financial management, including financial reporting, accounting, treasury, revenue, collections, and contracts and procurement. They will advise and consult with City Senior Staff to establish fiscal objectives for the City.
Responsibilities
• Ensures financial management and planning by preparing and reviewing financial and accounting reports, performing trend analysis and preparing policies, procedures and correspondence to communicate the City's financial position.
• Oversees financial and accounting reporting by supervising the updating of these reports, interpreting and communicating the guidelines on accounting issues by agencies and interpreting subsidiary reports with the ability to consolidate. Is responsible for the completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Coordinates all bond issuance of all bond sales for the City of Corpus Christi.
• Oversees the direction of the accounting division by establishing policies and guidelines for all aspects of accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants, and payroll.
• Oversees the direction of the contracts and procurement via Assistant Director
• Maintains the Treasury division by supervising and establishing cash management programs, interpreting legislation and regulations on public funds, monitoring financial markets and ensuring compliance with the City's investment policy.
• Oversees the direction of the Contracts and Procurement division by establishing procedures, policies, and guidelines for the procurement of goods and services for the organization and management of contracts.
• Oversee the monitoring and analysis of the City' electric power contract and ensures open lines of communication between the City, AEP, and the City's contracted energy provider.• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Requires bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in government finance and accounting, including five (5) years of administrative or supervisory experience.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire
Other Information:
Benefits
The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:
• Texas Municipal Retirement System - TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation - 88+ hours per year
• Personal leave - 40 hours per year
• Sick leave - 96 hours per year
• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
• Ten (10) Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
• Learning & Development Academy
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs
Basis of Rating
Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.
Closing Statement
• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
