Assistant Finance Director

• Supports the Finance Director with respect to investment and oversight of municipal monies in accordance with all state and local laws and internal control policies.
• Performs detail work for annual budget, including preparation of all budget workbooks, fee schedule and oversight of the budget schedule and deadlines.
• Maintains all necessary records related to the municipal fleet, inventory, fixed assets and infrastructure.
• Assists the Finance Director with monitoring the day-to-day financial operations, such as payroll, accounts payable and other transactions. (Provides support and supervision for bi-weekly payroll functions and accounts payable functions).
• Oversees collection and analyzes data on all delinquent municipal claims.
• Responsible for the maintenance of general ledger, monthly, quarterly and year-end journal entries; budgetary accounts; report development; and changes for all accounts and funds within the accounting system.
• Performs general accounting duties including bank reconciliations, general ledger account reconciliations and analysis.
• Assists with preparation of Popular Annual Financial Report and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Coordinates insurance filings, litigations and municipal risk for claims involving municipal property, plant and equipment.
• Assists Finance Director with pension administration activities including calculation of benefits, benefit administration and financial reporting.
• Supports Finance Director in special projects, including participation in a financial cooperative program with participating municipalities.
• Provides strategic input and leadership on municipal finance department matters.
• Performs all other work assigned.

• Compiles departmental input for budget, prepares schedules, supervises document and binder production.
• Has regular contact with all departments regarding financial transactions, financial reports, and budget issues.
• Assists in reviewing bi-weekly payroll performed by Payroll Administrator.
• Assists in submission of insurance claims and communication with insurers regarding claims.
• Analyzes daily interest rates and municipal cash flow in order to effectively invest all municipal funds and provide adequate cash flow to meet obligations.
• Prepares and files various state reports.

• Clear understanding of basic accounting and investment principles.
• Clear understanding of municipal financial policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of municipal purchasing and internal control policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft excel.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution in accounting, finance or relevant field.
• Proven experience as an assistant director of finance, finance manager or relevant role (at least three to five years). Municipal finance experience is preferred.
• In depth knowledge of public sector accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational, leadership and communication skills.

• Operates a variety of standard office equipment, including a personal computer and calculator that requires a continuous and repetitive eye and hand movement.
• Employee is regularly required to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time.
• Tasks may occasionally entail walking, standing, stooping, reaching, and lifting objects between 5-25 lbs.
• Employee is regularly required to talk or hear, in person, and by telephone.
• Common eye, hand and finger dexterity is required for most essential functions.

Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania