Fiscal Administrator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
The purpose of the position is to provide leadership, oversight, and direction for financial related activities of assigned area. The position is responsible for administering the flow of monies in assigned area, developing and authorizing accounting activities, supervising subordinate staff, delegating and evaluating related functions, and preparing and maintaining various financial reports. The position plans, organizes, and implements programs within major organizational policies; reports progress of major activities to executive level administrators through reports and conferences.

TYPICAL TASKS

• Administers and reviews the flow of monies in order to ensure the management of fiscal processes such as accounting, payroll/human resources, and procurement and reimbursement.
• Develops and authorizes related activities to implement plans and accomplish goals. Supervises and evaluates subordinate staff.
• Prioritizes, delegates, and reviews financial functions. Prepares and maintains various reports and records including budgets.
• Directs and performs numerous accounting activities such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and departmental payroll.
• Monitors and participates in audits and other projects or programs. Monitors and administers debt, ensuring compliance with debt covenants.
• Coordinates with different departments and/or vendors regarding fiscal related issues.
• Attends or conducts staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field. Depending on departmental requirements, a bachelor's degree may be required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this class requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Depending on departmental operational requirements, may require valid driver's license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with management of Social Services funding streams.