Do you have what it takes to be part of our team?  The City of Dover is currently seeking qualified applicants for the Assistant Treasurer position in the Finance Department.  This position is to manage the day-to-day financial operations of the Finance Department, under the general guidance of the Controller / Treasurer. Incumbents anticipate and plan for future work programs, determine the nature and scope of projects, and make staff assignments.

This position is also responsible for providing assistance in developing and overseeing the administration of policies and procedures and work products. Formulates and communicates goals and policies to subordinates, superiors, and others throughout the City organization. The position has a primary responsibility for cash management, investments, oversight of disbursements and payroll, pension funds, and debt management. The position is responsible for the integration of financial systems, staying current on applicable tax laws and regulations, and internal control risk assessments. The position has a responsibility for ensuring a high degree of accuracy and quality in all financial documents and in developing systems to efficiently and accurately make decisions.

The position is recognized as a seasoned and fully proficient accountant and/or financial analyst and financial administrator. The position requires a self-directed and motivated employee. It is distinguished from other Financial Management staff by the overall responsibility for the direction of the financial planning or operations of the Finance Department. The position acts on behalf of the Controller/Treasurer in his/her absence.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the Controller/Treasurer in carrying out the functional and operational responsibilities of the department in accordance with sound accounting and financial management principles. Evaluate the effectiveness of department policies and procedures and recommend and implement needed changes. Communicates department philosophy, goals, and objectives to subordinate staff.
• Organizes, coordinates, and manages the day-to-day activities of subordinate divisions/teams in the Finance Department. Prepares and administers budgets, prepares work programs and objectives for the division, trains and supervises employees, oversees the selection of employees, conducts performance appraisals, and otherwise administers personnel policies and procedures. May delegate some or all these duties to subordinate staff.
• Responsible for providing assistance with investment management, cash flow projections, and debt management and reporting. Coordinates the timing of inter-fund transfers investment redemptions and purchases.
• Serves as liaison for the Finance Department in the provision of financial information and resolution of problems with user departments.
• Synthesizes or integrates analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; modifies policies, procedures, or methodologies based on findings.
• Nightly meetings may be required.

To view the entire job description, please visit, https://www.cityofdover.com/job-titles-and-rates and click on Non-Bargaining Employees Job Descriptions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Ten (10) years of experience in accounting or finance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Kronos.
• Governmental compliance and audit experience.
• Tyler/Munis, Naviline, and Excel proficiency.

A criminal background investigation will be required.  Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Compensation

• Health, dental, and vision and group life insurance
• 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave

To Apply Submit the Following

• City of Dover employment application (www.cityofdover.com/jobs)
• Cover Letter and Resume