Finance Deputy Director

Overview

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.

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.

This position will remain open for application until filled. Applicants should respond promptly as an initial screening of resumes and letters of interest will occur on March 2, 2026.

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Flexible Workplace: This position is identified under the designation of ‘flex work eligible’, meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy.

To view Ramsey County’s Flexible Workplace policy, go to the Flexible Workplace Policy.

• 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.

• 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…