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NORTHERN ARIZONA COUNCIL GOVERNMENT Assistant Finance Director in Flagstaff, Arizona
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(Created 1-17-2023, APPROVED 3-23-2023)
NORTHERN ARIZONA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
(NACOG)
ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR
Department: Finance
Band: 22
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Finance Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
Working under general supervision and with considerable difficulty, this position is responsible for managing
Payroll, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Budgeting, and Property Controls in accordance with grant awards,
contracts and agency fiscal policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for recommending and
implementing internal agency fiscal controls, managing agency fixed assets, and supporting the agency Finance
Director with the annual audit and routine department business operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage and supervise accounts payable, payroll, and reviewing/preparing journal entries to ensure timely,
accurate, and smooth operations of day-to-day agency finance activities
Prepare and review program financial reports, trend tracking, and meet program required financial
deliverables to ensure the programs meet financial objectives and actionable trend data related to their
programs and grants
Identify and implement finance business process improvements for the finance department and the programs
to increase efficiency and capacity
Implement and train on administrative and fiscal policies and procedures to maintain compliance with all
applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Gather statistical data and research analysis and prepares written and oral reports and budgets for the
Finance Director and management staff based on findings to ensure fiscal data integrity. Provides technical
assistance to agency staff in the areas of financial and budget analysis.
Performs internal audits to ensure compliance with federal regulations and cost principles.
Develop, document, and maintain sound financial models that include rolling forecasts and year end
projections; analyzes and forecasts expenses, and reports variances.
Responsible for budgeting, tracking, and accounting for all capital assets and maintains agency fixed asset
schedule
Review financial aspects of long-term contracts, leases, and awards.
Assists the Finance Director with the following:
Develop and maintain a uniform chart of accounts across all agency departments, ensure consistent
application of internal fiscal controls, and develop process improvements.
Prepare for annual financial reporting for the audit committee and for compliance audits. Ensures
corrective action plans to audit findings are implemented as needed.
Prepares reimbursement requests and monitors revenues
Serve as backup for critical department functions in the absence of the Finance Director to ensure continuity of
fiscal services
(Created 1-17-2023, APPROVED 3-23-2023)
ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR CONTINUED
Other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Administration, Finance,
Accounting, or other related field of study; and five years related professional experience and/or training
in governmental fund accounting; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal Background Check
Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I
Motor Vehicle Report (annually)
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:
N/A
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
Financial analytical thinking
Knowledge of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and OMB Uniform Guidance
Interpretation of accounting principles/policies, state, and federal reg ulations
Financial analysis and modeling in Excel
Procurement competence
Financial budgeting and forecasting
GENERAL COMPETENCIES:
Customer Service
Business competence
Business process development and improvement
Communication (written and verbal)
Mentoring, training, and supervisory skills
Office competence
Organizational skills
Problem solving
TRAVEL REQUIRED: r