Director of Finance - Operations

Description

To provide executive level management over the assigned department. Plan, direct, coordinate, and manage operations and activities for the department.

This is an executive management classification. Directors receive administrative direction from the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and the Deputy City Manager, and are responsible for providing overall management of all activities and functions of the department assigned.

• Develop and implement departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; develop strategies to build a sustainable organization and meet city strategic objectives.
• Provide overall management for all Department programs.
• Manage and participate in the development and administration of the department's annual budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct and implement adjustments as necessary.
• Exercise direct supervision over program managers, professional staff, and technical staff; select, train, motivate, and direct department personnel; evaluate and review work for acceptability and conformance with department and city standards; coach, counsel, implement progressive discipline and termination procedures; respond to staff questions and concerns.
• Develop and implement community engagement strategies; develop and evaluate the effectiveness of community engagement goals, objectives, policies, programs and procedures; develop programs and projects utilizing extensive community participation.
• Act as liaison to City-sponsored community groups in evaluating community engagement needs and issues; represent the City at community planning, inter-agency and professional meetings and conferences.
• Present recommendations to City Council, City Manager, Executive Management Team, Commissions, City departments, governmental organizations, and professional associations; attend professional meetings and conferences, and advise City representatives as to important trends and developments.
• Interpret departmental policies and governing codes and regulations to departmental employees.
• Make presentations to city committees, commissions, and City Council.
• Plan, develop, organize and direct a variety of programs related to the department.
• Formulate and recommend plans to meet the current and future community service needs.
• Respond to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assist with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
• Function as a member of the area of specialization.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Directs and oversees the City’s Finance, Information Technology, and Purchasing operations to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant service delivery.
• Develops and administers the City’s operating and capital budgets, financial plans, investments, debt, and financial reporting.
• Oversees accounting, payroll, treasury, audits, grants, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Directs information technology operations, including cybersecurity, enterprise systems, network infrastructure, and technology planning.
• Administers the City’s procurement and contracting programs, including purchasing policies, competitive solicitations, contract administration, and public contracting compliance.
• Advises executive leadership on financial, technology, procurement, and organizational matters while leading departmental staff and strategic initiatives.

• Principles and practices of municipal finance, budgeting, accounting, treasury, and financial reporting.
• Governmental…