Assistant Finance Director

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Located in Haslet, TX

Salary: $90k

Assistant Finance Director (Succession Track)

Location: Haslet, TX

Reports to: Finance Director

 

Role Overview: This is a strategic leadership-track position. You will work directly under the Finance Director to manage the city’s fiscal operations with the explicit goal of transitioning into the Director role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger activities, including month-end and year-end closings.
• Assist in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the annual operating budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Lead the coordination of the annual external audit and ensure compliance with GASB standards and state regulations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and investment reports.
• Assist in overseeing city investments, bond issuances, and debt service schedules.
• Manage the financial administration of Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in governmental accounting or high-level corporate finance.

• Strong understanding of GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) principles and Texas municipal law a plus.

Successor Skills

• Ability to represent the Finance Department in meetings and work with various Department Heads.
• Ability to move beyond data entry to analyze long-term fiscal impacts of city growth.
• High level of discretion and professional ethics required for public office.

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