069.2007
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FISCAL MANAGER POSITION AND
APPOINTING BARBARA TIERNEY TO SUCH POSITION
RESOLUTION NO. 69, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Richard Sanford
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish the full-time position of Fiscal
Manager and make an appointment to the position, a description of said position is attached hereto,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board reviewed resumes, interviewed interested candidates and is
ready to appoint a Fiscal Manager,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes the position of Fiscal
Manager, such position to be overtime exempt and a Grade 9M position within the Town of
Queensbury’s Non-Union Position Grade Schedule, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Barbara Tierney as Fiscal Manager
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effective on or about February 12, 2007 on a provisional basis subject to a six month probation
period, a pre-employment physical as required by Town Policy, and any applicable Civil Service
requirements and dependent upon formal Civil Service classification, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Ms. Tierney shall be paid an annual salary of $52,000, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes Ms. Tierney to attend the annual Association of
Towns Conference to be held in New York City in February, 2007 with all necessary and reasonable
expenses incurred at the Association of Towns Conference deemed proper Town charges, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Counsel and/or Fiscal Manager to complete any documentation and take such other and further action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 22 day of January, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stec, Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
Draft of January 19, 2007
TOWN FISCAL MANAGER
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This position involves planning,
developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing accounting and fiscal management activities
for the Town of Queensbury. These duties involve responsibility for the performance of complex
professional accounting related to fiscal management of town funds and expenditures. The work
involves analyzing program funds, grants and expenditures, developing and monitoring grants and
budgets and furnishing periodic financial statements and reports. The work is performed under
the general supervision of the Town Supervisor with wide leeway allowed in the exercise of
independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is
exercised over the work of subordinate employees and involves responsibilities for record
keeping, account keeping, auditing and related financial and clerical tasks, requiring planning,
organizing, systematizing and supervision. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
(Illustrative only)
Develops, implements, oversees and revises accounting systems and procedures to provide
complete and accurate accounting for the Town’s financial transactions, including internal
monitoring tools and audit controls to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local
fiscal requirements;
Trains and supervises employees in detailed account and record keeping procedures to ensure
accuracy, efficiency and compliance with established program policies;
Plans and develops annual program budget in conjunction with the Town Supervisor and Board;
Performs cost and budget analyses, financial forecasting, feasibility studies and other accounting
tasks to aid in program efficiency and effectiveness;
Advises and consults with Town Supervisor and other Board members on current fiscal and
reporting requirements, and control of expenditures;
Audits subcontractors and program accounts and offers technical assistance to comply with
Federal, State and local regulations;
Oversees or personally keeps ledger and journal account and balances and reconciles bank
statements and accounts;
Prepares periodic fiscal and statistical records and reports for agency use, or submission to State
and Federal agencies;
Performs difficult or unusual account procedures;
Participates in the formulation of fiscal and accounting aspects of Town policy;
Uses a personal computer to make financial inquiries, maintain records and reconcile budgets;
Oversees payroll and timekeeping for all Town employees;
Manages and tracks all health insurance related issues for all Town employees;
Acts as a liaison with outside agencies for any Internal Revenue Service matters, wage
garnishment issues and health insurance privacy act issues.
FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
Thorough knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations that
affect town activities; thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and terminology of general
and governmental accounting; thorough knowledge of financial administration including
budgeting and reporting; thorough knowledge of office terminology, practices and procedures;
ability to devise and maintain accounting systems; ability to prepare and analyze complex financial
and statistical records, reports and statements; ability to plan and direct work of others and accept
responsibility for their performance; ability to prepare and present complex oral and written
reports clearly and concisely; ability to establish and maintain successful relations with people;
ability to operate a computer terminal; ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable
visual effort and strain; good judgment; emotional maturity; resourcefulness and initiative; tact
and sensitivity to reactions of others; good powers of observation, perception and analysis;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(A)Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, business administration, public
administration, economics or a closely related field and four years experience in the
field of accounting; one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
(B)Associates degree in accounting, business, business administration, public
administration, economics or a closely related field (A) above and six years experience
in the field of accounting; one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity;
or
(C)Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A)
and (B).
(D)Designations as a Credentialed Municipal Finance Officer