Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Full Job Description

The purpose of this job is to plan, direct, oversee and provide overall financial planning, analysis, direction and oversight throughout the organization. Provides general oversight, guidance and direction for the annual budget preparation process. Provides direction and oversight to the City Manager and City Commission over a wide range of diverse topics. This position directly manages Fiscal Services which contains the Budget Office and Accounting Services Divisions. This position also assists the Chief Financial Officer with oversight of several diverse departments including Income Tax, Assessing, Purchasing, Fleet, and Facilities. Works under the general guidelines of the Chief Financial Officer. Serves in the Chief Financial Officer role in his/her absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises the work of assigned personnel; participates in hiring, training and disciplinary actions; delegates work assignments; conducts performance evaluations
• Assists with providing executive direction to department directors and other staff for all aspects of fiscal services, including fiscal administration, payroll, income tax, assessing, financial planning, budgeting and purchasing
• Assists the Chief Financial Officer in providing financial guidance and reviews along with approvals of goals and objectives for assigned departments, departmental and city wide which may impact their fiscal capital and operating budgets, priorities and programs
• Completes independent financial reviews of complex business processes; provides annual financial review updates to the City Commission
• Conducts research, studies and fiscal analyses pertaining to a wide variety of fiscal topics which impact or have the potential to impact the city organization using best practice accounting and fiscal business processes; prepares and issues written reports; interprets findings into recommended policy changes
• Participates in Labor negotiations with the City's various Union groups; conducts research and provides assistance to the labor team with financial reports, analytics and fiscal forecasts of proposed contract modifications; attends bargaining sessions to help evaluate fiscal proposals and provide advice to the Chief Negotiator
• Represents the City as the Chief Financial Officer in his/her absence at internal and external meetings
• Coordinates city activities with other governmental agencies, private sector organizations, civic groups and the general public
• Oversees the preparation and monitoring of Fiscal Services budget
• Manages the implementation activities for the Enterprise, Reporting, Planning (ERP) system and works with team on continued process improvement for efficiency
• Performs related work as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in finance, business, accounting, or a related field

--AND--

• At least seven (7) years progressively more responsible experience in local government finances, such as pension, health care, actuarial, benefits, financial planning, forecasting

--OR--

• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• None

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• The fiscal and operational principles, theories and practices of modern executive and administrative planning, management and control
• Federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies applicable to structure, functions, programs and practices in conducting public services through city government
• Modern principles, practices, methods and techniques relating to the effective delivery of financial services to the entire organization
• Financial and accounting principles, laws and regulations
• Principles and practices of employee supervision
• Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), specifically governmental accounting, audit and financial reporting
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

Ability to:

• Conduct complex research and interpret or apply information into effective policy recommendations
• Conduct effective presentations on research products
• Utilize various financial systems and software
• Develop and forecast complex financial wage and benefit packages and the impacts on the fiscal health of the City
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

Additional Information

Benefits for this position include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield, starting on first day
• 6% Employee & 6% Employer matching 401a
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement up to master’s degree
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness program
• Voluntary benefits including: term life insurance, flexible spending account, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options

Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please Note:
This position is subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all relevant civil service rules. For additional information, links to union agreement and Civil Service Rules are provided below.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Civil Service Rules