The Director of Finance is the head of the Department of Finance and the fiscal officer of the Village.
Responsibilities
- Keep the financial accounts of the Village, including taxes and assessments, monies due to, and all receipts and disbursements by the Village.
- Be the custodian of all monies of the Village and shall perform the functions of the Treasurer of the Village.
- Assist the Mayor and Council in the preparation of estimates, budgets and appropriations and shall keep the Mayor and Council informed as to the financial condition of the Village.
- Examine all payrolls, bills and other claims against the Village.
- Be the Clerk of Council
- Perform such other duties such as:
- Maintain a system of internal controls
- Computer and software security
- Serve as a financial adviser to the mayor and able to prepare simple financial models of proposals, proposed actions
- Directs the development of the annual budget and the administration of the current fiscal year budget
- Monitors the financial operation of the Water and Waste Water Utility funds including quarterly billings and collections
- Directs the Treasury Functions including cash management, banking, custody, investment of public funds cash flow analysis and related controls and debt administration
- Administers human resources and employee benefit plans.
- Maintains existing and newly enacted legislation and coordinates the codification of appropriate ordinances