Finance Director

City of Winchester | Winchester, KY

Date Posted: 4/27/2023 12:42:19 PM

Description:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, Business-Management or related field and five years work experience in areas relating to this position.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

  • A post-secondary degree (Masters preferred) in accounting, finance, business management or related field supplemented with a combination of five years of either work experience in governmental accounting and/or business management related fields are preferred.
  • Also preferred is combination of training and experience in data processing, Microsoft Office, and knowledge of investment practices, policies, procedures, GASB, and generally accepted accounting practices as it relates to public finance.
  • Additional experience and knowledge as it relates to Municipal Bonds and other government financing for capital equipment projects preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Must be proficient in data processing, accounting and bookkeeping.
  • Must have ability to plan, assign, coordinate and manage activities assigned to the Finance Department.
  • Must have knowledge of investment practices and policies.
  • Must have ability to develop a thorough knowledge of laws pertaining to third class cities.
  • Must possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Must be able to communicate with co-workers, elected officials, and the public at large.
  • Must possess a thorough knowledge of modern office equipment and techniques.
  • Develop necessary skills for job-specific software, Microsoft Office, other systems, and related financial software.
  • Must demonstrate a high level of leadership and professional bearing.
  • Must possess a high degree of tact and diplomacy and professional integrity.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with local elected officials and make reports and presentations when necessary.
  • Must be bondable.

Salary Information: $65,000+
Application Deadline: 06/30/2023

www.winchesterky.com

Tammy Shelton
HR Manager
32 Wall St, Ste 205
Winchester, KY 40391

Phone: 8597447017
E-mail: tshelton@winchesterky.com