Deputy Finance Officer

ORGANIZATION AND AREA INFORMATION

Nestled in the central part of Southeast Arizona’s Gila Valley, the City of Safford is a thriving rural Arizona City. With a population of just over ten thousand, it is the largest municipality in Graham County. Incorporated as a town in 1901 and becoming a city in 1955, Safford has become the major hub for Southeast Arizona. The City of Safford as an organization has multiple different departments and over 230 staff members including full‑time employees, seasonal employees, volunteer firefighters and council members to staff all the different positions at the City.

The City also provides all utilities for its residents and other residents in surrounding areas. In addition to the major utilities of gas, water, electric, sewer, and sanitation, the City has a landfill and airport that service the county.

Under general direction from the Finance Director, employees of this class provide professional expertise and supervisory skills in the day‑to‑day development and oversight of the City’s financial management information system and budget. The position will provide organizational oversight of the City’s Annual Operating Budget and CIP processes and will provide supervisory functions as needed.

Performs difficult professional work creating and facilitating in planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of the divisions within the Finance Department. This position provides effective, professional leadership, assists in positioning the Finance Department to meet the current and future needs of its internal and external customers through appropriate technologies and services. Performs highly responsible and professional administrative, supervisory, and technical work associated with planning, budgeting, coordinating the annual budget process.

Work is performed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures but requires the use of considerable independent judgment and initiative. Work in this class requires effective relationship skills, extensive managerial knowledge, effective teamwork, and independent decision making. Will serve as City’s Budget manager and will be responsible for workflows regarding compilation and implementation of City’s Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.

Work is performed under general direction of the Finance Director.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific tasks.

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. Monitors proper fiscal administration of grants and joint governmental grants.

• Assist the director in planning, implementing, directing, and managing all functions and resources of the department to achieve the strategic objectives of the department and the City in an efficient and effective manner.
• Acts in the director’s absence by attending meetings, making decisions, and providing department leadership.
• Assists the director with implementing the department vision and assists in leading the department for maximum employee productivity and morale through hiring, performance management, resolving grievances and other human resources actions.
• Leads projects, performs complex reviews and analyses; implements policies and best practices, coordinates assigned responsibilities with staff and other city departments, outside agencies, and consultants.
• Participates in the timely and accurate reporting of the City’s financial position, participates in the development of fiscal short‑ and long‑range goals; coordinates execution of city‑wide…