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Position:
Director of Finance
Company:
Lower Saucon Township - Bethlehem, PA , United States
Job Description:
Lower Saucon Township in Northampton County is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Finance Director. Qualified candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the township’s financial, accounting and bookkeeping functions; budget, internal audit, grants, financial reports and other duties. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field, or a Masters degree in Business or Public Administration. A CPA designation may be substituted for the required education. Five (5) years experience as a government department manager or equivalent. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, resume and references to Manager, Lower Saucon Township, 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Applications will be received until April 28, 2025. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex or non job-related handicap. EOE
Job Description
An exempt salaried employee under the general direction of the Township Manager, who is responsible for fully and fairly disclosing the financial position and the results of financial operations of the funds of the Lower Saucon Township government in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; directing and administering all finance, accounting, bookkeeping, and internal audit functions of Lower Saucon Township government and coordinating with outside auditors, local, state and federal governmental bodies, consultants and regulators with regard to financial matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Finance: Oversight of the administration of Township pension funds; debit services, financial, legal and contractual obligations; investment of public funds. On-going review of budget cycle (last year, current year, next year). Provides analysis, information and advice to Manager and others regarding budget. Develop and maintain 5-year Capital Plan.
- Bookkeeping: Supervision of processing of receivables, payables and bank reconciliation and approve purchase orders. Assist in the development of bid specifications for procurement. Process general ledger vouchers, including bank transfers, payroll, and ACH payments. Operation, oversight, administration of payroll, insurance policies, claims and record-keeping, petty cash fund. Oversees Affordable Care Act (ACA) payroll requirements. Reconciles tax collectors reports and monthly bank accounts. File all annual state-required documents (AG385, MS965).
- Accounting: Maintain a modified cash basis system of accounting, showing assets, liabilities, resources and costs of operations to facilitate an accurate understanding of the Township’s financial status and the preparation of budgets, reports and tax documents. Manages the general ledger. Reviews and monitors on-going actual expenses vs. budget with Department Heads. Develop and maintain systems of accounting as needed to improve and enhance recording requirements. Maintains Fixed Assets Database.
- Escrows: Oversee developer escrows, including sewage enforcement.
- Budget: Responsible for preparing the annual budget recommendations for the Manager’s consideration. Works with the Manager to prepare overall budget proposals, receives funding requests from Department Heads and others, estimates revenues, expenditures and capital needs. Prepare the Semi-Annual Report and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and present to Council, including full presentation.
- Fiscal: Present timely financials statements to the Manager regarding current financial status, recommendations for budget adjustments, income and expense estimates. Prepares a monthly fiscal report. Monitors and evaluates consulting billings. Researches and annually evaluates potential cost savings for Township contracted services. Recommends the purchase of equipment and materials. Researches and advises on current of future financial matters impacting on the Township. Maintains project management data base.
- Coordination: Work with the Manager and department staff to inform, develop and modify policy guidelines, discuss initiatives, review departmental operations, review and assess problems. Provides written summary reports on operations. Works with the Manager to cooperatively define operating policies in his/her areas of responsibility. Coordinates computer activities with the Township’s systems management coordinator. Works with the Administrative Team on the administration of employee insurance benefits, short-term disability/worker’s compensation benefits; works with pension funds manager and actuary on administration of township pension programs. In addition, works with Third Party Administrators on all Township Insurance Policies.
- Grants: Develop and apply for grants coordinating with the Capital Plan, and Manager directives. Acting Chief Financial Officer signatory.
- Assistant Right-to-Know Officer: Review incoming requests and determine proper response adhering to Right-to-Know regulations.
- Audits: Main point of contact for municipal annual audit, Pension Audit, State Liquid Fuel audit, and awarded grant applications.
- Other: Perform other duties as required by Section 5-12(N) of the Code of the Township of Lower Saucon. Member of subcommittees when warranted.
Contact Information
Carol Schneider3700 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bethlehem, PA 18015, United States
Phone: 6108653291
Fax: 6108653570
[email protected]
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