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Finance

The Finance Director serves as Department Director with primary responsibility for directing all of the City's financial activities. The Director performs supervisory, professional and executive work to manage City finances and investments; assists the Administrator in the budgeting process; prepares financial reports and statements; develops administrative policies and procedures; prepares capital improvement, equipment replacement and other planning documents. The Finance Director oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll activities and related reporting/record keeping. This position is responsible for making recommendations to the Administrator and the City Council for matters affecting the finance department, including issues that might have a city-wide impact.

Budget

The Finance Department is responsible for helping prepare the annual budget.  The budget accounts for day-to-day operations as well as capital projects. 

Annual Financial Statements

The Finance Department is responsible for preparing the annual Financial Statements.  These statements are done to show the financial activity for the City of Willmar.