FINANCE DIRECTOR/TREASURER

City of West Point, MS

$97K — $151K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, public administration or related field
  • 5 years' experience in government accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of accounting practices
  • Proficient in problem analysis and decision-making
  • Strong computer skills and good oral communication

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and communicate financial information for guidance to Town officials
  • Oversee the operation of the Treasurer's finance/data processing system
  • Coordinate budget preparation and monitor revenue and expenditures
  • Manage the annual audit and the Town's Comprehensive Financial Report
  • Supervise the billing of the Town’s Utilities and processing of Accounts Payable invoices
  • Negotiate bank investments and ensure timely debt payments
  • Assist with grant applications and monitor compliance

Benefits

  • Full benefits package included
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Retirement plan contributions
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Paid time off policies
Full Job Description
Salary : $97,629.92 - $151,324.31 Annually
Location : West Point Town Hall, VA
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Treasurer Department
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

The Finance Director/Treasurer position involves complex professional and difficult administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the financial activities of the Town while maintaining the financial integrity of the department and the Town.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $97629.92 - $124477.15 (Grade 27)
Full Benefits Package included

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Analyzes, interprets, and communicates financial information to provide guidance to Town officials and departments, and provides technical support to Town department heads
  • Oversees the operation of Treasurer's finance/data processing system, and analyzes and recommends data processing alternatives
  • In consultation with the Town Manager, coordinates the preparation of the annual budget and monitors the revenue and expenditure throughout the year to ensure conformance ofthe annual budget
  • Coordinates the annual audit and preparation of the Town's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
  • Balances and maintains all Town bank accounts
  • Processes taxes, abatements, supplemental tax bills, and quarterly reports
  • Prepares cash reports for Town Council and Economic Development Authority
  • Negotiates bank investments and makes appropriate wire transfers
  • Recommends and monitors the Town's investments
  • Tracks and ensurestimely payment of the Town's Debt
  • Supervises the billing of the Town's Utilities and maintenance of customer accounts
  • Supervises the processing of the Town's Accounts Payable invoices and purchases
  • Manages the daily operations of the Town's DMV Select
  • Interviews, selects, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate employees
  • Ensures business continuity by delegating or transitioning responsibilities during absences
  • Assists in applying for grants and monitors financial progress and compliance with grants awarded to the Town
  • Monitors School accounts and takes actions accordingly to ensurecompliance with the Town's annual budget
  • Assists the Town's Human Resources Director as needed with the Town's payroll operations to ensure the efficient handling of employees' pay, deductions, and benefit payments


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, public administration or related field is required, with five years' experience in government accounting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of accounting practices
  • Ability to analyze and solve moderately complex problems
  • Ability to make sound decisions
  • Computer skills
  • Good oral communication skills
Licenses or Certifications:
Please refer to the following link for a complete listing of available benefits:

01

Do you have any experience working in local government? If, yes, please explain.
02

Do you have experience with AS400/BAI Software (Bright & Associates Municipal Software)
  • Yes
  • No

03

If you answered "NO" to the above question, please list the accounting systems that you have experience with.
Required Question

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