FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Finance

SUPERVISORY STATUS: Supervisor

REPORTS TO: City Council and City Manager

JOB SUMMARY:
This position is an executive level staff position providing highly responsible financial services
support to the City. This position is responsible for the direction, planning and management of the
financial operations of the City and advises and makes recommendations to the City on all fiscal
policy matters necessary for the financial health of the City. This position is responsible for
performing professional work in planning, organizing, staffing, controlling and administering all
financial functions including fund accounting, budgeting, utility billing, payroll, customer
service, reporting, investing, debt management, banking, fixed asset management, purchasing,
internal support, external support, treasury management and pension plan management for the City.
Must be bondable in an amount established by the City Council with such bond conditioned upon the
faithful discharge of the duties of the finance director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of
responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.
Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
• Develops, plans and implements finance department objectives and goals.
• Provides staff assistance to the City Council.
• Analyzes accounts and provides to the City Council, City Manager and to department heads a
monthly report showing comparisons to the budgeted revenues and expenditures to actual revenues and
expenditures.
• Responsible for the preparation of the City's comprehensive annual financial report.
• Provides assistance to and acts as city liaison to external auditor in performing audit
functions.
• Makes presentations to the City Council, City Manager, boards, civic groups and the general
public, as necessary and required in matters relating to financial services.
• Assigns work activities and monitors workflow of departmental projects and programs.
• Assists the City Manager with the drafting and preparation of the annual budget.
• Monitors the city budget and provides documentation for the approval of expenditures for
staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Directs and assists, as necessary, in the selection, training, discipline and evaluation of
personnel.
• Confers with the City Manager and Department Directors, as necessary, regarding policy
interpretation.
• Responsible for analyzing and interpreting budgets of City operations and reporting the
financial condition of the City to the City Manager and to the City Council.
• Directs and supervises the preparation of analytical reports, research studies, and special
finance project assignments.
• Directs the City procurement of supplies, equipment and services.
• Reviews purchasing policies and procedures for efficiency and economy in the acquisition of
supplies, equipment and services for all City departments.
• Monitors changes in applicable laws, rules and regulations, and informs appropriate staff and
makes recommendations; as needed.
• Recommends to the City Manager the selection, hiring of applicants within the
department.
• Works directly with the public to address any concern, as needed upon approval of the City
Manager.
• Works in emergency situations and conditions as may be required.
• Adheres to all safety rules and regulations.
• Adheres to work schedule and attendance requirements.
• Performs other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the City Manager.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

City of DeFuniak Springs - Finance Director Approved by City Council May 25, 2022
• Knowledge of Generally-Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB-34).
• Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB-45).
• Knowledge of Chart of Accounts
• Knowledge of financial software solutions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, organization and administration.
• Knowledge of all municipal/county policies and procedures.
• Skilled in dealing with customers with demonstrated ability to handle stressful
situations.
• Skilled in the use and care of office tools, equipment, and materials of the tasks for which
assigned.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, self-motivation, and work cooperatively with co-workers and
the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with employees, department heads,
and the public.
• Ability to plan and coordinate the work of the department in a manner conducive to full
performance and high morale.
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in contact with the general public.
• Ability to exercise good independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety
of work situations.
• Ability to assist in preparation of a budget and monitoring of department expenditures.
• Ability to keep accurate records and reports.
• Ability to use common office machines, including computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet
and file maintenance programs.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor's Degree in accounting, public finance, business administration or a closely related
field from a four-year college or university, or eight (8) years' experience in local government
accounting, public finance or business administration or similarly related work may be substituted
for a B.S. degree.

Must possess knowledge of State of Florida Uniform Accounting Codes and any other areas concerning
governmental accounting, along with a working knowledge of utility services. Knowledge in the areas
of budget preparation, budget administration, financial investments and financial computer software
are essential. Must have knowledge of computer systems. Must have knowledge of local governmental
utility services.
A Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A) is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
successfully to perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics
are those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job
functions.
Must be fluent in the speaking, reading, writing and comprehension of the English language.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Required
to use hands and fingers to operate machines, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. Must
be able to maintain repetitive motions with hand and finger dexterity consistent with that needed
to operate a keyboard.