As a Division Director, this salaried at-will employee exercises independent judgment and decision-making responsibility in carrying out a wide variety of high-level assignments and is a member of the City's Senior Management Team (SMT) reporting to the City Manager.

As a member of the SMT, this employee is responsible for fulfilling the City Commission’s goals, meeting the needs of the citizens, and furthering the continuous improvement culture and principles embraced by the organization in order to foster a success-oriented environment leading to organizational excellence. Mentors, leads, supervises, and provides professional development to department heads and other employees within the Finance Division. Oversees the performance of activities within Finance, Treasurer, Assessor, City Clerk, Downtown Development, and Information Technology functions. Responsible for protecting and preserving the assets of the City of Mt. Pleasant and its citizens.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Utilizing team concepts, the Finance Director works cooperatively with the SMT to develop a City-wide vision. In support of the vision, the Finance Director is responsible for developing Division goals consistent with the City Commission’s goals, vision, and mission as well as the community’s needs. Foster collaborative relationships, while modeling and encouraging superior customer service to both internal and external customers.

• Evaluates the structure and processes of the Finance Division to assure continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of the group. Provides team members with the training, tools, and opportunities necessary to ensure professional and personal growth. Uses appropriate and effective remedial action as necessary.

• Develops, organizes, implements, directs, and evaluates the organization’s fiscal functions and performance. Serves as adviser to the City Manager and other administrators regarding the City's financial health, policies, and the provision of municipal services. Proposes adjustments and long-range financial plans and solutions. Represents the City to local, state, and federal agencies and citizen groups.

• Directly accountable for functions of debt, purchasing, account payables, and self-funded health insurance financial administration. Prepares and monitors annual City budgets and six-year Capital Improvement Plan. Estimates revenues and provides multi-year projections and analysis. Works with the Human Resources Department on the employee benefit system and provides assistance in labor negotiations.

• Maintains professional growth and up-to-date knowledge in areas of responsibility through extensive research, continuing education, training, and involvement in professional associations.

• Performs related work as requested.