The City of Vestavia Hills is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Director. This role supports the planning, organizing, and management of financial operations within the city. Employees in this position assist with oversight of the finance department, the preparation and monitoring of budgets, and the maintenance of the general ledger. They work under the direction of the Finance Director and provide technical and supervisory support in areas such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, investments, and audits. The Assistant Finance Director ensures compliance with federal/state/local laws and regulations, as well as adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards. They may serve as acting director in the absence of the Finance Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience closing books, preparing financial reports, and interpreting financial results to include reviewing for accuracy and completeness, analyzing budget variances, and identifying favorable and unfavorable trends.
Experience reviewing and reconciling financial or investment account statements, tracking portfolio or fund performance, and maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with established policies.
Experience supervising or directing the work of employees.
Experience performing fund accounting in a government or non-profit setting OR completion of at least one college-level course in fund accounting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the City of Vestavia Hills. These qualifications may be considered by the hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).