Description
Position Summary:
The City of St. Peters is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Director of Finance to join our Finance Department. This professional role involves supervising and directing financial and operational activities, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and contributing to departmental policy development. The Assistant Director also serves as the acting Department Head in the absence of the Finance Director, making this position key to the stability and success of the department.
Normal Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Essential Functions:
- Lead, supervise, and train Finance Department staff, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance evaluations, and, if necessary, termination.
- Assist in budget preparation for the Finance Department, monitor adherence to budgetary constraints, and manage related documentation.
- Assist with the development and implementation of departmental policies and oversee regulatory actions and capital purchases.
- Direct general accounting activities, ensuring robust internal control systems and accuracy in financial processes.
- Oversee and participate in maintaining the central accounting system, including the year-end close process.
- Take primary responsibility for annual audit preparations, including journal entries, audit schedules, and statistical schedules for financial reporting.
- Manage and oversee cash investments, ensuring accurate records and documentation.
Prepare, reconcile, and review various financial accounts, analyses, statements, reports, and maintain organized financial files. - Monitor account balances and facilitate the transfer of funds as necessary.
- Serve as City Collector, managing the assessment and collection of all City taxes and revenues as outlined by Missouri law and city ordinances.
- Address complex problems, develop solutions, and handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
Perform all duties in compliance with City safety standards and take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
Why Apply:
This leadership role is ideal for finance professionals seeking to combine strategic oversight with hands-on management. As Assistant Director of Finance, you will collaborate with senior city officials, guide financial policy, and uphold the integrity of city operations. Candidates with strong expertise in finance and accounting, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to public service are encouraged to apply.
Join the City of St. Peters and play a key role in supporting the financial health and continued growth of our community.
All candidates for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these checks. The City is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free work environment and requires all employees to adhere to these standards.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker.
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Public administration or a related field with five (5) years of relevant job experience with increasingly responsible supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in comprehensive financial report preparation.
- Working knowledge of computerized financial systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
