4C, Approve Revised Job Description for Deputy Clerk & Revised Job Description & Title for Finance Director Position

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Desired Qualifications Masters degree in accounting, finance, or related field, and /or CPA or CPFO. Experience in project management, insurance, investments, debt management, tax increment financing, and computer operations. Experience preparing annual financial reports, annual operating budget, and Capital Improvement Plans (CIP). Experience in human resources and information technology. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as bond documents, investment reports, financial documents, state statutes, reports, policies, regulations, ordinances, codes, contracts, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Ability to prepare detailed financial analysis. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with City staff, elected officials, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages. OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of operations, services and activities of a comprehensive, municipal fiscal services program. Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of municipal finance and accounting as defined by GFOA. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as defined by GASB. Knowledge of internal control principles and the ability to transfer that knowledge into policies and procedures. Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. Knowledge of principles and procedures of financial reporting. Knowledge of principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Knowledge of principles of human resource administration. Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Knowledge of current and cutting edge technology to enhance operations and improve efficiencies. Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of the finance department staff and the Deputy Clerk. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Staff and City Council.