The Miami Valley Fire District is a dedicated fire and emergency medical services department that protects and provides dynamic service to the citizens of the City of Miamisburg and Miami Township, in Montgomery County, Ohio, a population of over 50,000 people. Miami Valley Fire District is a progressive department that is comprised of 68 firefighter/paramedics, serving from five fire stations, and responding to 10,300 calls for service annually.
Position Overview
The Fiscal Manager is an exempt full-time position who reports directly to the Fire Chief. This position typically works within the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday; however, this schedule may be adjusted to meet business needs.
The Fiscal Manager is responsible for the overall fiscal operations of the Miami Valley Fire District and shall also serve as the Fiscal Clerk for the Miami Valley Fire District. This includes processing the bi-weekly payroll, maintaining the finance/payroll software used by the District, processing and maintaining accounts payables and receivables, preparing fiscal reports, reporting fiscal information to agencies and organizations as appropriate, and ensuring the overall security of the District’s fiscal information. The Fiscal Manager must be BONDABLE.
Under the direction of the Fire Chief, this position assists with the administration, enforcement and execution of the policies and resolutions of the board of trustees.
This is a public service position based on trust and credibility. It is a critical requirement of this position to make responsible decisions and to display the ability to perform in a manner that does not damage or endanger the loss of trust with the Board of Trustees, the public, the Fire Chief, co-workers, and other public safety forces.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field required; and
- Five years of experience in finance and/or accounting in roles involving strategic, complex, and critical decision-making discretion and accountability; and
- Five years of experience managing financial operations or business operations; and
- Comprehensive understanding of local governmental budgeting, funding, and bonding; and
- Experience in public sector accounting and finance preferred, but not required; and
- Familiarity or knowledge of the fire service preferred, but not required; and
- Possess a valid driver’s license; and
- Ability to be bonded.
- Ability to read and write fluently in the English Language; and
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written; and
- Advanced mathematical skills including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; and
- Attention to details, good organizational and time management skills; and
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, to make educated recommendations and decisions; and
- Ability to manage multiple projects with varied deadlines and prioritize work assignments in an organized, quality, and timely manner; and
- Works well with others or independently; and
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) to keep accurate and organized records and able to produce reports in a timely manner; and
- Ability to operate various office equipment, including but not limited to a: copy machine, fax machine, postage meter, and various computer software; and
- Understands the importance of and can maintain confidentiality; and
- Is punctual and has reliable attendance; and
- Able to fulfill the physical demands of the position.
Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $62,400 – $78,312 DOQ with an excellent benefits package. Applications and a complete job description can be found at www.miamivalleyfiredistrict.org. Interested individuals should submit their application, resume, and cover letter to Fire Chief, Brandon Barnett at [email protected], “Re: Fiscal Manager”. Applications are due by April 10, 2023. Review of applications will begin immediately with interviews to begin around April 24th and will continue until position is filled.
As a condition to a final offer of employment, a candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Disclaimer: Miami Valley Fire District considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
