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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