DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 0292
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The Director of Finance assists the
Town Supervisor in the preparation of the annual and capital budgets and aids
in the daily administration of the fiscal operations of a suburban town. The position differs from that of a Town
Budget Officer in that the Director of Finance is appointed to an exempt
position in a suburban town. The
incumbent supervises a small accounting staff which is responsible for the
daily monetary transactions of the town.
The incumbent's work is performed under the general direction of the
Town Supervisor and is evaluated through frequent conferences and status
reports. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Reviews
and analyzes departmental estimates of revenues and expenditures and prepares a
tentative budget;
Recommends
modifications and transfers of appropriations in the adopted budget throughout
the fiscal year;
Monitors
accounts established by the comptroller and invests funds to maximize interest
earnings;
Projects
cash necessary for the payment of expenses to be incurred in coordination with
the Comptroller;
Prepares detailed statements
reflecting the indebtedness of the Town and pays the principal and interest due
and owing on its serial bonds, bond authorization notes, and capital notes;
Under
authorization of the Town Board, borrows funds to finance town projects;
Advises
the Town Board of the general financial condition of the town.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of the
principles, practices, methods and techniques of public finance and budgeting;
comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of
public administration; thorough knowledge of present financial market
conditions and types of financing permitted by law; thorough knowledge of the
Local Finance Law of the State; thorough knowledge of statistical concepts and
methods as they relate to financing; good knowledge of recent developments,
current literature, and sources of information in public budgeting work;
ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at
conclusions; ability to oversee the maintenance of a variety of records and
prepare and submit financial reports; ability to express oneself clearly and
concisely both orally and in writing;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
employees, department heads and the general public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position has been assigned to the
exempt classification. Therefore, no
minimum qualifications have been established.
1/31/78
Exempt