Finance Director Lehi, ’s Finance Director position offers candidates the opportunity to further their career in a vibrant, dynamic community located in the heart of one of the fastest growing areas in the country.

The Community Located at the heart of the , Lehi is just diverse selection of retailers and restaurants, including 23 miles south of and 12 miles north of Cabela’s and the Outlets at Traverse Mountain (home to Provo. As one of the fastest growing cities in the country, over 50 high-end retailers). Lehi is currently home to nearly 65,000 residents, with a population that has grown 150 percent since 2000, and an Despite its rapid growth, Lehi continues to be one of average of over 50 residential building permits issued each the safest cities in America, with a low crime rate of month. The city has a large, 28.2 mile geographical area approximately 17 crimes per 1,000 population. With and is only 47 percent built out. multiple public parks, a full-service public recreation center, indoor and outdoor public pools, nine elementary schools, Lehi is a beautiful place to live and work. Utah Lake is two junior high schools, and two high schools, Lehi is an located just to the south, with the picturesque Jordan ideal place to raise a family. River running through the city on its way to the Great Salt Lake. Lehi is surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains on the The Organization east and the White Mountains and Oquirrh Mountains on Lehi City has a six-member council form of government, the west, providing easy access to many outdoor activities with the elected leadership consisting of a mayor and five including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, skiing, council members. The city council is responsible for policy and hunting. making and is vested with legislative authority. The mayor is the chief executive officer of the city. An appointed city Lehi is also home to Thanksgiving Point, a unique administrator is in charge of the day-to-day operations of destination providing entertainment options, botanical the city. gardens, and family activities. Lehi is a part of the Salt Lake City and Provo metropolitan areas, providing a close The city has approximately 410 FTEs, and a total municipal vicinity to high-end cultural activities, professional and budget of $198 million. The city provides a full range of collegiate sports, shopping, and restaurants. services, including police and fire/EMS, streets and park maintenance, commercial and residential permitting and Lehi has quickly become one of the premier locations for building inspection, and power. Lehi also provides a wide primary employers in the intermountain west. As part of variety of recreational and cultural programs including a Utah’s “Silicon Slopes,” Lehi is home to Adobe, , IM library, senior center, recreation center, aquatics, museum, Flash, SirsiDynix, , Xactware, Blender Bottle, Oracle, and a literacy center. and several other major companies. The city also has a THE POSITION QUALIFICATIONS As a member of the city’s senior executive staff, the Qualified candidates must have graduated from an Finance Director is responsible for controlling the financial accredited college or university with a master’s degree in reporting, budgeting, accounting, and asset management accounting, finance, business administration or a related of Lehi City and its departments. The Finance Director acts field. In addition, qualified candidates must have eight (8) as the city budget officer and internal auditor, among other years of responsible experience related to the position. An duties and responsibilities. This is an at-will position. equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Essential functions of the Finance Director include: • Managing day-to-day operations of the finance Additionally, qualified candidates must have thorough department knowledge in the following areas: • Controling and managing citywide accounting, • Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) financial reporting, and budgeting established by AICPA and GASB • Interpreting fiscal policy, guidelines, and practices • Professional accounting standards and ethics • Ensuring financial stability and compliance with • Internal control principles and methods of application established statutory guidelines • Laws and regulations pertaining to tax reporting, • Recommending utility rate and cash balance practices and procedures adjustments • Municipal organization and department operations • Resolving complex issues related to accounting • Uniform Municipal Fiscal Procedures Act procedures, reporting, balancing reconciliations, etc. • Budgeting, accounting and related statistical • Coordinating the preparation of the citywide budget procedures • Forecasting revenues and expenditures • Revenue sources available to local governments • Monitoring current revenues and expenditures • Office and personnel management practices • Recommending rules, regulations, policies, and • Computer accounting applications and various procedures for efficient fiscal administration software financial programs • Examining department and division records and operating procedures Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include: • Assuring citywide compliance to established budgets • Interpersonal communication • Verifying compliance with established plans, policies, • Operation of standard office equipment procedures, and control systems • Business and technical writing • Reporting budget forecasts, adjustments, policies • Considerable knowledge of risk management principles and conformity to the mayor, city council, and city for fiduciary, liability, and asset coverages administrator as requested. • Financial problem analysis and recommendations • Preparation of formal documents, reports, and records The Finance Director provides general supervision to the • Develop effective working relationships with executive Assistant Finance Director, Treasurer and Information management, elected officials, supervisors, fellow Systems Manager. He or she will provide functional employees, and the public. supervision to finance department staff as needed and city support personnel as their duties relate to financial The qualified candidate must be bondable. management processes. COMPENSATION HOW TO APPLY The starting annual salary for this position is $83,463 to Apply online at www.lehi-ut.gov/departments/hr/ $125,195, depending on the qualifications of the selected employment. Applications are due by January 9, 2018. candidate. A complete list of essential functions and minimum The City also provides competitive employee benefits requirements of this position, as wells as required including: application forms, may be obtained from Human Resources • Participation in the Utah Retirement System (or in by emailing [email protected] or on the City’s website a 401(k) deferred compensation plan, if eligible for (www.lehi-ut.gov). exempt status from URS); • Insurance coverage for employee and dependents, The City will provide reasonable accommodations for any including medical, dental, and vision (City currently applicant during the examination and selection process. pays 100 percent of premiums); Applicants with special needs may call (385) 201-2265. • Employee group life insurance; Lehi City is an equal opportunity employer and does not • 13 paid holidays; discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, • Vacation and sick leave; gender, religion, age, or disability. • 4/10 work week.

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