Job Details
Position:
Finance Director
Company:
New Britain Township - New Britain, PA , United States
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Director of Finance manages administrative processes and provides support to Township Manager in core business services including purchasing and budget. This position serves as chief financial advisor to the Township, and manages people and processes in the areas of finance and information systems. The Director of Finance will provide oversight of general ledger, plan for preparation of budget, advise on investments and provide for long term capital planning, and will lead the annual audit review process and manage fixed assets inventory.
Essential Functions:
To maintain a positive public service attitude at all times.
Ability to pay close attention to details and have excellent organizational skills, and maintain accurate developer files.
Ability to prioritize and schedule work load appropriately to meet deadlines.
To be punctual and maintain regular attendance at work.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, township residents, the general public, etc.
Ability to manage complex projects and adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to inspire trust in others.
Ability to build relationships to strengthen community partnerships.
Ability to promote accountability for completion of goals and objectives.
Ability to develop staff and build a collaborative atmosphere among various work units as head of a major department of the organization.
Ability to collaborate on ideas and translate into plans.
Ability to facilitate long range planning within a collaborative framework.
Ability to build independent opinions regarding customer needs and work to influence organization commitment to those needs where they are critical to organization success.
Ability to foster environment that challenges staff to continuously create new efficiencies.
Ability to effectively use collaborative group processes to innovate, problem solve and implement change.
Ability to create trust through inclusive people practices and open communication.
Ability to prepare concise reports and make effective oral and written presentations.
Ability to develop effective relationships with management staff, employees, governmental agencies and service providers doing business with the Township.
Ability to evaluate programs and services, make recommendations and follow through on a plan of action.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical and statistical principles in analysis of data.
Ability to work with abstract ideas, apply financial concepts and develop plans for future work projects.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of public finance laws and regulations.
Comprehensive knowledge of financial provisions of the Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code.
Comprehensive knowledge of management principles and practices, including budgeting, public relations, and strategic planning.
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and practices applicable to local governments.
Thorough knowledge of banking and investment strategies.
Thorough knowledge of scope and purpose of Township programs and services.
Thorough knowledge of integrated software for fiscal management.
Thorough knowledge of Township policy and procedure.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field with a minimum of 6 years accounting/finance experience, preferably in government.
Use of Microsoft Office365, with excellent computer aptitude and software skills.
Contact Information
Daniel FoxPhone: NA
Fax: NA
[email protected]
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