Deputy Executive Director, Business and Finance

Job Description

The Deputy Executive Director, Business and Finance, serves as a strategic leader and partner to the Executive Director. Under the direction of the Executive Director, this position is responsible for leading business and financial efforts including identifying, establishing and continuously improving business/financial systems and programs, as well as developing processes and guidelines for Pima Association of Governments (PAG) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA).

This position requires a deep understanding of business strategy, municipal finance and accounting, and leadership and management skills that contribute to the continuous improvement of strategic business and financial practices.

• Develop operational plans and systems for comprehensive financial planning and budgeting processes.
• Provide strategic leadership in the development of multi‑year financial models including performance measure benchmarks and actuals.
• Provide strategic and operational direction of financial planning initiatives focusing on short‑term and long‑term goals.
• Partner with the Executive Director to evaluate and develop financial strategies that align to PAG’s broader goals and consider organizational objectives and long‑term sustainability.
• Assess, develop and identify financial risk and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Oversee preparation of PAG’s business and financial plans ensuring financial viability and strategic alignment.
• Lead PAG’s annual budget process efforts.
• Perform other related duties.

• Maintain and oversee PAG’s bi‑weekly payroll process in ADP and other web portals.
• Oversee preparation, analysis and interpretation of monthly financial reports and compare performance with operating plans and standards.
• Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities to understand potential impacts on business outcomes.
• Develop and analyze complex financial and budget reports and documents for C‑suite review and other PAG stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, identify trends, and provide insights to support decision making.
• Oversee PAG’s auditing and compliance process; work with staff, government agencies, foundations and consultants to secure and facilitate annual audit and file tax reports and tax documents in a timely manner.
• Oversee internal control practices and assure protection of organizational assets.
• Perform other related duties.

• Provide oversight and leadership to business and finance staff.
• Represent the Executive Director in organizational wide committees.
• Provide guidance to senior and executive management on strategic financial and business initiatives to support ongoing operational needs.
• Perform other related duties.