Finance Director

Description:

Under the supervision of the Township Manager, serves as financial officer for the Township; plans and directs all Township accounting activities and functions. Performs special projects and duties as assigned by the Manager. Coordinates finance objectives with the operational team in carrying out all aspects of township financial activities and reporting. Liaison between office staff and Township Manager.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

· Provides direction to implement the Board’s finance and accounting strategy, to optimize the township’s financial stability, performance, and strategic position.

· Assists in developing and maintaining internal audit controls.

· Assists in the development of the annual budget for consideration by the Board. Evaluates current revenue trends and forecast year-end activities. Attends and participates in meetings to evaluate departmental requests, assists the Manager in compiling the final budget request to be presented to the Board, and advises the Board in its budget deliberation. Attends budget hearings and meetings, research data, answers inquiries, and assists In the recording of budget determination.

· Assists in the development and maintains a comprehensive system for monitoring and reporting receipts and expenditures. Oversees accounts payable and accounts receivables. Maintains the Chart of Accounts and fixed assets.

· Assists in the development and revises accounting systems to meet Township requirements and public regulations and requirements.

· Evaluates financial trends and, when necessary, develop, and recommend courses of action to bring the budget into balance.

· May represent the Township in financial meetings and conferences.

· Assists the Township’s auditors in the preparation of an Annual Audit Report.

· Assists in the development and utilizes software to process necessary accounting entries.

· Coordinates the maintenance of accounting records, fixed assets and the compilation of monthly and year-end reports, accruals, and statements.

· Participates in the selection, training, and oversight of support staff.

· Assists in the reconciliation of all bank accounts.