Director of Department Finance - Public Works & City Engineering

SALARY: up to $86500 annually

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages and coordinates the financial operations for the Citys Water Utility Wastewater Utility and Solid Waste Divisions. Under the direction of the City Finance Director works with the Director of Public Works the Deputy Director of Public Works The City Engineer & the Director of Water Works Director of Wastewater and the Director of Solid Waste to ensure effective fiscal management of departmental activities including managing and analyzing budget building fiscal stability and overseeing effective financial processes (including payroll purchasing accounts receivable and accounts payable) within the context of established City policies. Ensure accurate timely accounting records and reports for the department.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence Accountability Innovation Inclusion and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride Champion Operational Excellence Make Sound Decisions Embrace Coaching and Accountability Communicate with Excellence Value Diverse People and Perspectives Embrace Personal Development Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health Wellness & Safety

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Responsible for overseeing financial functions including several professional positions responsible for accounts payable payroll accounts receivable and accounting/reporting

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages assigned operations plans and organizes workloads; trains motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.

Develops annual operating and capital budgets in conjunction with division Directors and the City Controller and City Finance Director.

Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds personnel materials facilities and time.

Responsible for department accounting purchasing payroll and disbursement functions within the context of City policies and procedures.

Manages financial reporting in compliance with Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission requirements.

Assists the City Controller with the preparation of the Annual Financial Report (A/CFR) including gathering and supplying supporting documentation for the Citys annual audit.

Assists the City Controller City Reporting Team in the development of monthly financial reports and supports the ongoing monitoring of internal controls.

Develops short- and long-range business plans and strategy in conjunction with division Directors; gathers interprets and prepares data for studies reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies.

Serves as a fiscal liaison for the department with respect to the South Bend Common Council as well as to boards commissions government agencies and community-based groups as requested.

Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor Degree in Accounting Business Administration Economics Finance or a related field.

CPA CMA or Masters Degree preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing and leading financial operations.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:

Knowledge of accounting auditing state and federal regulations. Must have the ability to perform administrative budgeting coordinate the activities of others and continually evaluate the need to revise add or delete the various types of records kept monitoring needed etc.

Ability to communicate with supervisors peers or subordinates providing information by telephone in written form e-mail or in person.

Ability to organize plan and prioritize work developing specific goals and plans to accomplish work.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Products particularly Microsoft Excel

Working knowledge of City or County government a plus.

CERTIFICATES LICENSE REGISTRATION:

Valid Drivers License required if driving City vehicle

EQUIPMENT:

Computer copier telephone automobile cell phone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed mostly in an office setting. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various projects and construction sites. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit; walk; use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily in an office setting with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office and moderately loud in the field. Entire office is smoke free.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

REQUIRED:

Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Criminal Background Check

Equal Employment Opportunity

Required Experience:

Director