Assistant Chief Financial Officer - Beaumont, United States - City of Beaumont, TX

Description

Salary:
Depends on Qualifications


Location :
Beaumont, TX


Job Type:
Full Time

Job Number:

5478


Department:
Finance Department


Division:
Accounting

Opening Date:

03/28/2024

Duties and Responsibilities


Essential Job Functions:

Primarily responsible for the development, administration, presentation, adoption, and publication of the City's Annual Budget to comply with GFOA award standards and all applicable laws, with the assistance of the Budget Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

Oversees the administration of the City's budget software and oversees the coordination of budget submissions within the software.

Assists with the development of the Five-Year Community Investment Plan (CIP); assists in the development and administration of procedures that provide for effective internal controls; prepares and administers the Accounting Division's annual budget; assists in preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and interim financial statements.

Assists in researching and implementing new accounting standards issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); Long-range financial forecasting. Directly supervises employees in accounting, accounts payable, and payroll.


Other Job Functions:
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Working Conditions

Works indoors in a normal office environment. Work hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Must be available to work overtime as needed.
Minimum Essential Qualifications

Knowledge :

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles especially as applied to governments; thorough knowledge of accounting and reporting procedures, including experience in preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in conformity with the standards set by GASB and the AICPA; Knowledge of principles and methods of municipal budgeting; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and various governmental financial reporting systems; knowledge of payroll practices and reporting requirements (State & Federal); knowledge of city financial operations.

Skills/Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively with other City officials, departments, coworkers, outside auditors, and agencies. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


Physical Requirements:

Constantly sees and hears; frequently operates a calculator and personal computer, sits performs data entry, sorts, stands, twists body, types, walks, writes by hand.

Infrequently cleans, climbs, crawls, kneels.


Education/Experience:

Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Certification - CGFO, CPFO, or CPA preferred.

Proficiency in budget management, development, and reporting. Progressive experience in municipal accounting or auditing including direct responsibility for report preparation or similar experience. Experience in implementing and controlling computer-based accounting systems. Experience in OpenGov Budget application is a plus. Prior supervisory experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Other

Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at or through RELAY Texas at or mail your request to P.O.

Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas

The City of Beaumont may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.

All Full-Time Civilian employees have the option to receive medical, prescription, and dental insurance.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record or another state valid driver's license equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record? Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license.

Yes
No

02

Do you possess a four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or related field?

Yes
No

03

Have you obtained a CGFO, CPFO or CPA certification(s)?

Yes
No

04

Do you have proficiency in budget management, development, and reporting?

Yes
No

05

Do you have progressive experience in municipal accounting or auditing including direct responsibility for report preparation or similar experience?

Yes
No

06

Do you have experience in implementing and controlling computer-based accounting systems?

Yes
No

07

Do you have experience in OpenGov Budget application?

Yes
No

08

How many years of prior supervisory experience do you have?

Required Question
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