Deputy City Manager

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The City of Marysville is seeking a dynamic, strategic financial leader to serve as Finance Director. Acting as the municipality’s primary financial authority, the Finance Director provides senior executive leadership for the Finance Department and exercises independent judgment on high-impact municipal financial matters.

The Finance Director serves as a key member of the Executive Group and may act as Deputy City Manager on designated matters as assigned.

• Executive Leadership & Strategic Governance:
  Provide technical support, policy guidance, and financial recommendations to the City Manager and Council. Guide Strategic Plan finances, conduct SWOT assessments, evaluate municipal legislation, and serve on the Board of Control and Treasury Investment Board.
• Budgetary Control & Financial Forecasting:
  Formulate the municipal budget with the City Manager. Submit the anticipated income schedule by May 15 and enforce citywide budgetary oversight.
• Municipal Accounting & Operations:
  Direct centralized accounting, tax collections, utility billing, property assessments, and disbursements under local ordinances.
• Departmental & Personnel Management:
  Manage Finance staff—including the Assistant Director, Utility Accounts Administrator, and Income Tax Administrator—and resolve complex stakeholder inquiries.
• Capital Projects & Economic Development:
  Partner with the City Engineer on capital projects and liaise on City-County Economic Development. Serve as Treasurer or board representative for CIC, TIRC, Port Authority, Land Bank, and COGs.
• Contract Compliance & Asset Management:
  Oversee city assets, facility recommendations, contract processing, and grant opportunities.

• Education & Credentials:
  Requires a Bachelor’s degree in business accounting, economics, or finance. An MBA, Master’s in Finance, or CPA license is preferred, along with a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Experience:
  
  Requires significant supervisory experience (eight years preferred) with at least three years at a senior management level, alongside preferred experience in a MUNIS-based environment.

Salary range: $120,000–$155,000. Benefits include OPERS retirement, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, 12 paid holidays, and leave time.

• OPERS retirement
• comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• leave time