Overview

Charter Designation: City Treasurer (Charter-established office; the incumbent serves as City Treasurer) The Director of Finance serves as the City of Hyattsville's Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer, a Charter-established office, and is responsible for the overall financial management and fiscal health of the City. Reporting to the City Administrator and accountable to the Mayor and City Council, the Director leads the Department of Finance in delivering high-quality business and financial planning, analysis, and advisory services to every operating department. The Department's core functions include annual budget development and administration, investment management, debt management, general accounting, purchasing, revenue collection and management, accounts payable, payroll, and audit management. The Director also maintains the accounting systems and records that accurately reflect the City's financial condition and directs debt management, financial administration, compliance, collection, and disbursement of all City funds. As the City's chief steward of public resources, the Director provides technical expertise to City leadership, safeguards the integrity of the City's financial reporting, and ensures compliance with all applicable City, State, and federal financial policies, laws, and sound fiscal practices - supporting the Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, and operating departments in the responsible management of the City's financial assets. This is a highly visible position. The City is seeking a finance leader who will strengthen internal controls, restore and sustain timely and accurate financial reporting, and ensure transparency in the City's financial position to elected officials and the public. The duties below are representative of the work performed. They are not exhaustive, and the incumbent may be assigned other duties consistent with the scope of the position. Budget Development and Fiscal Planning Develop, administer, and monitor the City's annual operating and capital budgets, including preparation of the recommended budget, budget calendar, and supporting analysis. Advise the Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator on the City's fiscal condition, revenue outlook, expenditure trends, and long-range financial position. Prepare multi-year financial forecasts, fund balance projections, and fiscal impact analyses to support policy and capital decisions. Develop, monitor, manage, and track the budget and special projects assigned by the City Administrator. Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Audit Maintain the City's accounting systems and financial records in accordance with GAAP, GASB pronouncements, and applicable State and local requirements. Direct month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, interfund accounting, and the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Ensure all financial reports and filings - including those required by the State of Maryland - are complete, accurate, and submitted on or before applicable deadlines. Coordinate timely annual independent audits, serve as the City's primary liaison to external auditors, and ensure Departmental practices satisfy all applicable auditing and regulatory standards. Respond to audit findings and management letter comments with documented corrective action plans and monitor those plans through to resolution. Serve as the principal staff liaison to the City Council's Audit Committee - developing meeting agendas and supporting materials, presenting audit results, management letter comments, and corrective action status, and facilitating the Committee's direct engagement with the independent auditor. Support the Audit Committee and the City Administrator in the selection and periodic re-procurement of the City's independent audit firm. Prepare and present clear, accurate financial reports and recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator. Treasury, Debt, and Investments Oversee the collec