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Finance Director/Treasurer, Lexington

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Department: Administration

Status: 40 Hours/Week, Exempt

Salary: Hiring range is $80,000 - $92,000 annually, DOQ with full benefits.

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; or associates degree in similar area paired with job experience.

  • At least 2 years of experience with governmental accounting.

  • Strong oral and written communications skills.

  • Strong computer skills related to desktop and web-based applications.

  • Successful customer service and management experience.

  • Knowledge of utility rates and characteristics.

  • Experience working with State and Federal grant applications and administration.

  • Ability to create and maintain records.

  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Directs Accounting Program - includes supervision and direction of the treasury, budget, audit, tax, accounting, and purchasing for the city; appraisal of financial position and financial reports; analysis, consolidation, and direction of all cost accounting procedures; preparation of financial information for grant applications.

Prepares Budget - includes direction and coordination of the budget process; coordinating budgetary expenses within all departments and submission of an annual budget statement for review by the City Manager and presentation to the City Council.

Utility Office Management - includes managing utility office and data processing; responsible for preparation and collection of bills, collection and refunding of service deposits and miscellaneous contracts with customers.

Supervises Employees - includes overseeing 6 to 8 employees in Accounting and Utility Departments; developing operational procedures and policies; employee training and evaluation.

Application Process: Send a letter of interest and resume electronically to Joe Pepplitsch, City Manager, at jpepp@cityoflex.com. No other application materials are required at this time. The City of Lexington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted: July 7, 2023