The City Of Gastonia Is Seeking A Highly Skilled And Motivated Individual To Serve As The Assistant Director Of Financial Services. Salary Range: $94,257.49-$131,140.95​. This Position Will Play A Crucial Role In Assisting The Director Of Financial Services In Overseeing And Managing The Financial Operations Of The City. The Ideal Candidate Will Perform Professional-level Administrative Work In Planning, Organizing, And Directing Financial Activities Related To: Billing, Collection, Verification, And Balancing Of All City Revenue Customer Service Activities Related To New Or Transferred Utility Services, Business Licenses, And Other Miscellaneous Billings And Revenues Evaluating And Directing Cash Management Activities, Including The Analysis And Selection Of Securities For The Investment Of Idle Funds This Position Will Also Provide Supervision Over All Personnel Within The Revenue, Accounting, And Purchasing Divisions, Including Audit, Capital Assets, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, And Warehouse. Additional Supervision Responsibilities Are To Be Exercised Over All Departmental Personnel In The Absence Of The Director. Work Is Performed Under The General Direction Of The Director Of Financial Services. Oversees Activities Of The Revenue Administration, Budget, Accounting, And Purchasing Divisions; Including Utility Billing, Meter Reading And Collections, Audit, Budget, Capital Assets, Investments, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Purchasing And Warehouse. Responsible For The Collection Of All City Revenues, Utility Payments, License Fees, Special Assessments, Grant Reimbursements And Miscellaneous Revenues. Provide Customer Service And Professional Response To Both Internal And External Customers. Graduation From An Accredited College Or University With A Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting, Finance, Business Administration Or Related Field Or The Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience. Considerable Experience In Financial Administration, Accounting, Cash Management, Investments And Grant Administration Considerable Supervisory Experience NC Finance Officer Certificate And CPA Certification Are Strongly Preferred. . Comprehensive Knowledge Of Governmental Accounting Procedures And Business Office Operations Comprehensive Knowledge Of General And State Laws And City Ordinances And Procedures Governing Municipal Financial Practices And Procedures Ability To Establish Effective Working Relationships With Subordinates, Other Departments And Employees, Elected Officials, And The General Public Thorough Knowledge Of Cash Management And Investments Ability To Analyze Financial Data And Prepare Reports Ability To Read And Interpret State And Federal Financial Regulations Ability To Communicate Effectively, Both Orally And In Writing Ability To Maintain And Improve An Effective System For The Collection, Receipting, And Reporting Of Large Sums Of Money comprehensive Knowledge Of Computer Operations And Software.