Deputy Director of Finance

The Financial and Management Services (FMS) provides administrative direction in all aspects of the general financial affairs of the City to ensure conformance with legal and professional standards and fiscal prudence and provides for the short and long-term financial needs of the City while ensuring its continued financial viability. FMS provides objective analysis and consulting to stakeholders in order to achieve the identified goals of the community. Divisions of the department include Finance Administration, City Clerk, Central Records, Mailroom Services, Budget and Analysis, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Procurement Services, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Treasury Management, Customer Service, Internal Audit Services, and Performance & Business Planning.

The Deputy Finance Director manages the Budget and Analysis Division, which provides stewardship for the City's biennial operating and capital budget process, ensures long-term financial stability of City operations by making decisions consistent with Council approved financial policies, and reviews all items moving forward for Council approval from a budget perspective. The Budget and Analysis Division performs ad hoc financial and budget analysis, prepares the City’s six-year revenue and expenditure forecast, and develops quarterly reports indicating how the City is performing compared to budget and forecast. The Division also supports departments in research of budget issues, works with departments to identify potential funding strategies, and assists departments with implementing such strategies.

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy Director plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the budget office of the City of Vancouver, including budgeting, forecasting, policy development, and monitoring. The Deputy Director will also manage and oversee the performance management and business intelligence reporting functions and coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies, providing highly responsible support to the Chief Financial Officer.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. A Master’s Degree in Public Administration or a related field is highly desired.
• Six (6) years of related experience in governmental administration and financial planning, including at least four (4) years of complex governmental multi-fund revenue and expenditure forecasting and budget management. Two (2) years of supervisory responsibility is required, although four (4) years of management of a Budget Office is preferred.