1. Supervise and coordinate the work of professional level accounting staff. 2. Perform special projects for the Finance Director's office, which include serving as departmental coordinator of related committees and task forces. 3. Represent the Finance Department and the City on a variety of committees and task forces and during interactions with private industry representatives. 4. Interpret and implement new accounting standards. 5. Coordinate and facilitate the design and implementation of automated accounting/financial systems; 6. Advise other departments on accounting policies and procedures; 7. Prepare the formal responses to queries from other departments 8. Develop procedures related to compliance with generally accepted accounting policies and procedures. 9. Establish division policies, procedures, and monitoring programs;.