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TOWN OF ENFIELD

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DEPUTY FINANCE DIRECTOR

Job ID #10-0015

 

  • CLOSING DATE: Thursday, July 8, 2010
  • SALARY: $80,000
  • EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:   Bachelor's degree in accounting and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience involving accounting practices at the municipal level with two (2) years of supervisory experience.  Must be bondable in the State of Connecticut.  Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • HOURS OF WORK:  35 hours per week, with additional hours based on the needs of the department. 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This is highly technical work involving the responsibility for the collection, disbursement, custody, investment and accounting of all Town funds; and administrative work involving the direction of a broad range of municipal finance functions.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the Director of Finance.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises accounting, bookkeeping and other personnel as assigned.  Acts as Finance Director in the Finance Director's absence if assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responsible for general fund management, grant and special funds and administration of payroll; collects, identifies, controls and deposits all collections; disburses monies in accordance with prescribed practices and procedures; maintains custody of all bank accounts and cash on hand; performs detailed accounting of all transactions; prepares detailed reports; projects and monitors cash flow; initiates and takes investment transactions; maintains general ledger; prepares financial reports; ensures all financial statements are in compliance with Governmental Accounting and Reporting Principals; responsible for assisting the Finance Director with formulating intermediate and long term programs covering such department functions as administration of the financial affairs of the Town, property assessment, treasury management, administration of Town's insurance, risk management, and pension programs; preparing financial statement, and full disclosure statements to rating agencies, bankers, investors and other interested parties; planning and installing new accounting systems; assists in the development of the Town's operating budget and capital improvement programs; and assists in controlling Town expenditures within constraints of adopted budgets; regular and punctual attendance.  The Deputy Finance Director/Treasurer shall not participate in purchasing or Tax Collection functions.

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs related work as required.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms and hands; use hands to operate, finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.  Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computer and various office equipment.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  Performs highly complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge, its application to a variety of situations as well as exercise of independent judgment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Thorough knowledge of accounting, auditing and financial reporting principles and practices with special emphasis on governmental finance and accounting as applied to municipalities; considerable knowledge of modern office methods and practices; considerable knowledge of municipal EDP applications; supervisory ability; ability in written and oral expression; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities that comprise this position.

Interested applicants apply by July 8, 2010.  Applications are available on-line http://www.enfield-ct.gov/content/91/791/8551.aspx , or by calling the Human Resources Department at (860) 253-6345.  Choose ONE of the following ways to apply:

(1) mail completed applications or resumes to Town of Enfield, Human Resources Department, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082

(2) e-mail your resume to jobs@enfield.org, or

(3) fax your resume or application to (860) 253-6264.  The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).   If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.  EOE/AA/M/F