Finance Deputy Director

Full Job Description

The current vacancy is in the Finance department.

This job description contains two functions: (1) Finance Deputy Director and (2) Internal Audit Deputy Director.

These positions will partner with service teams and operating departments to ensure that Finance and Audit services meet operational needs of the entire enterprise; serve as a strategic leader, manager, implementer and thought leader; and demonstrate an expert ability to collaborate, establish and strengthen partnerships with leaders, managers and staff throughout the organization.

Finance:

The Finance Deputy Director is a senior member of the Finance Department leadership team, reporting to the Director of Finance/Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

This position is responsible for leading, supervising and managing financial functions of a designated division within the Finance Department in either the Budgeting and Financial Management Analysis division or the Accounting, Financial Reporting and Payroll division; This position provides financial management to advance the county’s vision, mission, goals and strategic priorities; leading, managing and supervising daily operations of a specific division in the Finance Department with duties that include preparation and adoption of the county operating budget and capital budget consistent with state law and guidelines established by the CFO, County Manager, and County Board; evaluate and recommend budget and financial management strategies to maintain or improve the financial condition of the county; oversee the preparation of annual financial statements, the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and audits; develop and implement financial policies, procedures and best practices; manage county payroll operations; serve as acting CFO in the CFO's absence, with all delegated authorities of the CFO; and perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.

Direct division activities to assign and review work, answer questions, and serve as a backup when necessary to meet deadlines.

Perform duties including hiring, performance development, staff evaluation, discipline, and succession planning so that qualified employees are efficiently performing well-defined tasks.

Finance:

1. Direct, plan, organize, schedule, and coordinate the countywide operating and capital budget preparation and adoption cycle to comply with state statutes; develop and implement processes, forms, instructions, requirements, and guidelines according to recommended best budgeting practices; forecast multi-year fiscal requirements and recommend budget, financing, and tax levy options to the CFO and County Manager; review department budget requests and materials; participate in budget meetings with service teams and departments, the County Manager, and County Board; prepare the County Manager’s Proposed Budget, budget addenda, requests for Board action, draft Board resolutions and approved budget for presentation to the County Board; design and publish budget documents and prepare and submit various required certifications and reports to the County Auditor and state agencies.

Working with the other Deputy Director of Finance, write, disseminate, and direct the implementation of budget and financial management policies and procedures.

Advise service teams and departments on financial management practices; evaluate and report financial condition; recommend budget and financial management strategies to maintain or improve financial condition; forecast multi-year revenue and expenditures; monitor and report economic conditions and demographic trends affecting county finances; analyze fiscal impact of proposed legislation; analyze property tax impact of levies and determine levy limits when applicable; research alternative revenue sources; review department outcomes and performance measures; provide long-range financial planning recommendations to the CFO and County Manager.

2. Administer the budget and manage the budget module of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) financial accounting system in compliance with county policy; direct, advise, guide, and assist service teams and departments in managing their budgets in compliance with policy, procedure, and legal requirements; suggest alternative solutions to department budget issues and concerns; approve budget adjustments within County policy; monitor, evaluate, and project actual performance against budget; report material variations and recommend financial management changes or budget adjustments requiring Board approval to the CFO.
3. Coordinate, facilitate, and provide staff support to the County Board Budget Committee of the Whole, finance-related board workshops, Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee, and ad-hoc work groups.
4. Manage the Finance Professionals Career Fellowship Program and related staff, including coaching and mentorship.
5. Serve as a lead with the Service Team Controller’s including participating in regular meetings and assisting with coordination of the group across the County.
6. Direct the development and implementation of countywide accounting policies, procedures, standards, and controls by integrating the requirements provided by law or other applicable regulations. Direct, coordinate and maintain a central system of accounts for all county departments.
7. Direct daily accounting operations of the Finance Department including approval of invoice payments, payment processing, accounts receivable and debt collection.
8. Direct the preparation of the county's annual financial statements and related reports in accordance with law and generally accepted accounting principles.

Manage daily payroll operations.

Fully implement the capabilities of the payroll module of the enterprise-wide Human Capital Management (HCM) system in compliance with county policy and in cooperation with the Human Resources Department.

Serve as department representative in union negotiations to provide countywide fiscal impacts of proposed salary and benefit changes in labor negotiations.

9. Serve as the principal department liaison for finance-related issues that affect service teams, county departments and other government agencies. Develop, plan and implement outreach efforts to inform and garner compliance by affected service teams, departments and organizations.

Direct division activities to assign and review work, answer questions, and serve as a backup when necessary to meet deadlines.

Perform duties including hiring, performance development, staff evaluation, discipline, and succession planning so that qualified employees are efficiently performing well-defined tasks.

Assist the CFO and the other Deputy Director of Finance in management of the department and identify operational problems, issues, and obstacles regarding finance services based on data, internal audit reports, and input from service teams and operating departments.

Serve as acting CFO in the CFO's absence with all delegated authorities of the CFO.

10. Manage special projects as assigned by the CFO.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (All): 1, 2
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: All essential functions listed above as well as the assigned area.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, or equivalent. 




Experience: Six years of professional experience in government budget administration, financial administration, accounting administration, or public sector audit; at least three of which must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity.




Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.




Certifications/Licensure: Certified Internal Auditor, if assigned to Audit area. 

Additional Information

This is a classified, managerial position that is exempt from the examination and certification requirements.

Classified positions, so designated, shall be filled by means of an open application and screening process as stated in section 383A.288 Subd.

6 and the provisions of section 383A.289 of the Personnel Act. This position will remain open for application until filled.

Applicants should respond promptly as initial screening of applications will occur on March 2, 2026.

Interested candidates may apply by completing the online application and attaching a resume and cover letter detailing your experience including the size of the organization(s) and scope of responsibilities.




Veteran's Preference: This is a classified, managerial position that is exempt from the examination and certification requirements, holding a confidential relation to the department head or elected official.

This position meets the requirements for an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this position.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration.




Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment.

Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought.

However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.




E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program.

This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.




Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.




Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce.

The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees.

Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them.

Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.




To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact: Crystal.Diaz@co.ramsey.mn.us