Finance Director City Of Kotzebue

Finance Director, City of Kotzebue IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: City Manager

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Six (6)

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in accounting or Equivalent in experience. A minimum of two (2) years' experience in municipal government accounting is required. Three years of supervisory experience. Ability to work effectively with public and private corporations and representatives of local, State and Federal agencies. Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. Ability to work effectively in pressure situations and in a cross-cultural environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Must have a valid Alaska Driver's license or obtain an Alaska driver's License within 30 days of hire. Alaska residents preferred but not required. DUTIES: Prepare monthly financial statements. Prepare and administrate the City's annual budget and amendments for all funds and grants. Work with finance consultants to properly manage city finances. Provide administrative supervision for the Finance Department. Oversee the annual audit and facilitate recommendations on audit procedures. Approve purchase orders for all departments according to existing appropriations. Approve all check requests before they are processed by Accounts Payable. Prepare and administrate pay requests for all federal and state grants, working closely with granting agencies. Provide administrative supervision for the City's investments. Implement audit controls according to the latest auditing standards. Work closely with external auditors in preparation for the annual audit. Attend all City Council meetings. Provide financial advisement to the city manager on policies, procedures and other related municipal government matters. Perform and/or assume other job or work-related duties as the City Manager assigns.
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