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Proposed City of Redwood City January 1977 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE DEFINITION • Under the direction of the City Council , plans , administers , and directs the financial management activities of the City , including the general accounting systems , preparation and administration of the annual budget , internal auditing and financial reporting , and revenue collection and utility billing ; performs related work as required . DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This management classification is responsible for ` the planning , organi- zation , coordination , and direction of a comprehensive program of municipal finance administration , including accounting and budgeting , purchasing , data processing , cash and risk management . The incumbent is also responsible for City revenue collection and payment activities , utility billing , the bonding and investment program , and business licensing . The position requires the exercise of independent judgment in the interpretation and application of pertinent laws and regulations , and the use of considerable tact and diplomacy in public contact situa- tions . Periodic financial reports and statements are made to the City Manager and City Council , and work is reviewed through conferences with the City Manager and/or the City Council in accordance with estab- lished policies and procedures and statutory regulations . EXAMPLES OF DUTIES ( Illustrative only ) Directs the establishment , improvement , and coordination of the various City financial systems and procedures ; directs preparation of the annual budget ; plans , directs , and exercises general supervision over the work of clerical and staff personnel ; supervises the preparation of payrolls , accounts receivable and payable , billing , and licensing in a manner con- sistent with established and accepted municipal accounting principles and practices ; directs the City ' s data processing and purchasing func- tions ; prepares regular and special financial reports and fiscal reports for City Manager and Council review , and makes recommendations for action accordingly ; confers with other City officials on financial matters ; administers the financial aspects of the City ' s risk management program ; administers the City ' s long- term and short- term investment program; deals with the public in matters involving City financial affairs ; REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS , AND ABILITIES Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal accounting and fiscal management ; knowledge of taxation and revenue codes and procedures ; knowledge of the principles , practices , and statutory limitations relating to investments and bonding ; some famili- arity with electronic data processing ; ability to prepare , analyze , and present accurate and informative financial reports and statements ; ability to direct the City budgeting process ; ability to establish and maintain efficient collection , utility billing , and treasury systems ; ability to establish , maintain , analyze and revise municipal financial records ; ability to effectively plan , coordinate , direct , and evaluate " EXHIBIT H "