Nortex Regional Planning Commission Hiring for Director of Finance Job at Wichita Falls, TX Full Time

YOU CAN GO TO OUR WEBSITE WHICH IS www.nortexrpc.org AND THERE IS A LINK TO OUR JOB APPLICATION. WE HAVE A MAILBOX IN FRONT OF OUR OFFICE (4309 Old Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, Texas 76302 – located in the Galaxy Center Building) AND YOU CAN DROP OFF YOUR APPLICATION AND RESUME. THE SALARY IS $ 42,244.00 A YEAR AND THE DEADLINE TO TURN IN APPLICATIONS IS 4:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs advanced work directing financial affairs. Work involves planning, organizing, and directing agency budgets; directing the allocation of funds; and establishing and maintaining an efficient accounting system. Work involves the preparation of a variety of related financial analyses and reports. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

– Directs fiscal functions to include accounting, budgeting, purchasing, and internal auditing, as well as the processing and approval of claims, preparation of payrolls, handling of cash receipts and disbursement, and preparation of financial reports and budget requests.

– Directs the allocations of federal, state and local funds to agency operating programs.

– Directs the preparation of periodic financial statements, analyses, and reports.

– Develops methods for the control of cash receipts, deposits, and disbursements; the purchase of services, supplies, and equipment; the documentation of claims for payment; and the preparation and processing of payrolls.

– Establishes, installs, and directs the maintenance of efficient accounting systems for controlling, recording, and reporting transactions in operating funds.

– Computes statistical information for reports on employment practices, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, or other employment concerns.

– Functions as a consultant to staff in the financial aspects of program planning.

– Supervises and maintains the property inventory; coordinates the annual process of physical inventory.

– Assist in the preparations and implementation of agency investment plan.

– Acts as purchasing agent; oversees all aspects of the procurement process, excluding specific program subcontractor procurement.

– Prepares and/or assists in the preparation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures, personnel policies and procedures, and the procurement manual.

– Coordinates activities relating to the annual independent agency audit, as well as various state monitoring reviews.

– May address community groups on agency programs and functions.

– May use automated equipment for information retrieval and data entry.

– Provides employment information to applicants or employees and conducts orientation for new employees.

– Maintains employee personnel files.

– Answers inquiries regarding administrative procedures and policies in regard to the personnel policy handbook.

– May serve on state and national committees, and/or participate in organizations concerned with finance problems.

– May operate office machines such as personal computers, typewriters, adding machines, calculators, laser printers, facsimiles, and/or copiers.

– May serve as trustee of agency staff retirement plan, preparing all documents, reports and monthly financial reports.

– May assign and/or supervise the work of others.

– Performs related work as assigned.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

– May be required to carry, hold, lift, push, and pull a minimum of 35 pounds of computer papers and retrieve records and/or supplies from storage room.

– May be required to read, write, and communicate in English.

– May be required to travel.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Experience and Education

Experience in finance administration. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is generally preferred. Education and experience may be substituted for one another.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

– Knowledge of finance administration and fiscal accounting; and of agency policies, state laws pertaining to public funds, and governmental finance.

– Skilled in the use of electronic accounting equipment.

– Ability to direct and supervise the work of others; to plan, organize, and direct finance programs; to establish accounting systems; to budget funds; and to understand and interpret laws and regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,244.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Our offices are closed to the public.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No