Assistant Director of Finance and Management Services

Under general direction, the Assistant Director of Finance and Management Services provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Executive Director of Finance and Management Services in overseeing the operations of the Finance and Management Services Agency, which may include Budget, Accounting, Treasury, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Central Services.

We seek candidates that possess a minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, financial analysis/reporting, budgeting, bond financing, and cash management, at least three years of which must have been in a supervisory or management capacity. Bachelors’ degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or a related field is also required. Ideal candidates will possess experience with municipal government finance administration. Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desired but not required.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications early. Applicants that submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Assists in overseeing services and activities relating to the development of the City’s budget.
• Directs activities that maintain the City’s forecast and cash flow position.
• Ensures that the budget is integrated with the accounting ledger, including its financial computer system.
• Assists with the preparation of annual financial statements, and coordination of external auditors, City staff, and responses.
• Interprets and applies legal and administrative concepts to various functions, including payroll, purchasing, and treasury.
• Ensures citywide budget adherence, and coordinates with the Accounting Division in managing and administering citywide grants.
• Assists in coordinating and conducting public presentations as it relates to the City’s Sunshine Ordinance (information transparency).
• Selects, supervises, and evaluates agency personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with staff to correct deficiencies; and implements discipline processes, when appropriate.
• Assists in developing and implementing goals related to the City’s adopted strategic plan; evaluating service delivery methods and procedures and identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement; and developing appropriate reserve levels across funds.
• Conducts and coordinates studies; and recommends modifications to programs and procedures, as appropriate.
• Provides technical assistance to other departments on accounting and budgetary matters; and serves as the Finance and Management Services Agency liaison regarding personnel and employee relations matters.
• Serves as a team member on all bond financing related issues.
• May assist with managing system implementations.
• Supervises and assists with debt management, including continuing disclosure.
• Prepares complex reports and makes presentations to City Management, City Council, and City staff.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Executive Director of Finance and Management Services in the incumbent’s absence.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.