Finance Director--City of Port Washington, WI

Finance DirectorCity of Port WashingtonYour Home Port. The Premier Community on the Great Lakes.Port Washington is known for offering “a touch of New England charm combined with Midwestern friendliness” and has been named by Midwest Living to their Top 100 Best Midwest Small Town Getaways. Port Washington, today, is a tourist destination with a vibrant downtown and community events.The City’s population of 12,353 resides within seven square miles including 4 miles of waterfront. The City provides full-city services including Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS), Engineering, Public Works, Water and Sewer utilities, Building Inspections, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Marina, Senior Center, Library, Finance, Clerk and Administration. We are a welcoming destination for living, working, and visiting that – combined with our core values of accountability, innovation, trust, industriousness, and friendship – create an environment with opportunities to make a positive impact for

our community.THE ROLE Reporting directly to the City Administrator, the Finance Director assists in the development and implementation of City goals and priorities relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and purchasing in compliance with local ordinance, state and federal law, and City policies and procedures. The Finance Director/Treasurer manages the day-to-day operation of the Finance Division of the Administration Department and supports in the achievement of strategic goals through complex statistical analysis of financial results and forecasting future results using data-driven models.Manages all treasury functions of the City to include but not limited to collection of revenue, investment of funds, cash management, and supervising the processing of payables, receivables, general ledger, and capital planning.Provides highly responsible, complex professional accounting services; interprets and applies accounting standards and determines applicability to department operations.Monitors revenues and expenditures to ensure sound fiscal control; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.Advises and participates in the design and implementation of automated financial information systems and updates; continuously evaluates potential system improvements; ensures changes in laws and regulations are addressed in system updates and trains users on system changes.Leads the annual budget process and collaborates with department heads to meet deadlines and make recommendations; prepares variance analyses for management review.Supervises compliance with all accounting and financial requirements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental accounting standards, federal, state, and local rules and regulations.Manages the month/quarter/year end close process to include but not limited to preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, and account analysis for general ledger accounts; prepares monthly statements and visual reports that summarize data, information, and trends to support decision making.QUALIFICATIONS What does it take to succeed in this role? We’re looking for a motivated individual with superior analytical skills and the ability to navigate organizations to build relationships and garter support. You should also have: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Public AdministrationFive (5) or more years of relevant experience, public sector finance experience preferredLicensed CPA or CPFO certification preferred WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFERThe City of Port Washington offers an excellent benefits package, including inclusion in the state WRS pension plan, and ample opportunities for professional development. The salary range is $92,268 to $111,948 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications. READY TO APPLY? Please email your resume to Emily Blakeslee at eblakeslee@portwashingtonwi.govor apply online.