Finance Director
Finance Director
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The Finance Director will provide strategic leadership and management to operating departments by performing highly complex financial planning and administrative work relating to overall budget accounting and treasury functions.
The Finance Director will provide leadership that exemplifies the Citys commitments to the protection of public funds ethical decision making excellent internal and external customer service and continuous improvement and learning for the department and for the City overall. The Finance Director is responsible for budget development financial management and status reporting general accounting contracts grants procurement customer service delivery debt management audits and other functions. The Finance Department includes the Auditors Office; Budget Office; Purchasing; and Treasury.Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
Under the direction of the City Administrator:
1. Perform highly complex financial planning and administrative work.
* A. Serve as the chief financial advisor to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Mayor.
* B. Provide oversight of internal control procedures to ensure fiscal accuracy and that requirements and/or obligations are met.
* C. Review and approve the strategic financial goals and investment strategies.
* D. Manage the financial risks of the City.
* E. Forecast estimate and monitor the financial condition of the City to assure its fiscal well-being.
* F. Develop short- and long-range financial plans.
* G. Formulate and execute broad financial policy.
* H. Ensure effective use of the central computerized financial management informational systems of the City.
* I. Provide oversight of auditing procedures of the Citys accounting and financial systems.
* J. Research analyze and report on trends opportunities and projections.
* K. Ensure compliance with local state and federal budgetary and financial reporting requirements.
* L. Develop finance-related ordinances and resolutions.
* M. Represent the City at various meetings and make presentations to City Council and/or the public as necessary.
N. Perform related tasks as assigned.
2. Supervise assigned staff in the area of finance-related functions.
* A. Prioritize assign work and projects and coordinate schedules of assigned personnel.
* B. Effectively recommend the hire transfer promotion and suspension or discharge of subordinate personnel.
* C. Establish work standards provide coaching and feedback and conduct employee evaluations.
* D. Discipline assigned personnel as necessary.
* E. Provide for the ongoing training of employees in emerging methods trends and technologies and proper and safe work methods and procedures.
* F. Effectively recommend adjustments or other actions in employee grievances.
* G. Delegate authority and responsibilities to others as needed.
* H. Disseminate instructions and information to employees through effective oral and written communications.
3. Provide leadership and management to operating departments.
* A. Direct the development and implementation of departmental financial plans and programs.
* B. Identify operational problems and formulate appropriate solutions.
* C. Direct and participate in management studies and report on complex financial analysis and organizational and administrative policies.
* D. Collect interpret and prepare data for studies reports and recommendations.
* E. Coordinate activities among departments.
* F. Direct financial strategy planning and forecasts.
* G. Plan and direct new operational procedures to obtain maximum efficiency and reduced costs and analyze budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made.
* H. Supervise the production of management reports financial statements and other statistical reports from various systems.
* I. Coordinate development and review of all department fees and indirect cost rates.
* J. Direct and manage interdisciplinary teams in the development of plans goals objectives policies and procedures in fiscal-related projects.
* K. Provide oversight of revenue expenditure position control documents department budgets cash flow cost controls financial statements and financial forecasting.
* L. Analyze cash flow cost controls financial statements and expenses to identify opportunities and to guide City management.Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements
A. Bachelors degree from an accredited institution with major course work in public or business administration with an emphasis on finance or accounting plus seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in finance including at least three (3) years at a financial policy determination level. A masters degree in public or business administration or a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
B. Public sector experience preferred.Selection Process Information
To be considered please submit an online application through the Citys website. Include a resume cover letter and proof of education.
A limited number of the best-qualified candidates- based on the information provided on the application and attachments will be invited to participate in the selection process. Selection for this position may include a presentation and an oral board interview to establish top candidacy for the final selection.
Non-Discrimination
The City of Duluth is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin sex marital status familial status age sexual orientation status with regard to public assistance disability genetic information veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Alternative Exam Process(does not apply to Charter Appointment provisional temporary or part-time non-union selections)
For individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement. Contact Human Resources at as soon as possible prior to the scheduled date of the exam. TDD services are available through .
Work Eligibility
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 the City of Duluth requires verification of identity and work eligibility at the point of hire.
Right to Appeal (does not apply to Charter Appointment provisional temporary or part-time non-union selections)
Any applicant who has been found qualified to participate in a selection process for a position in the classified service who has reason to contest the validity or fairness of any step in the selection process may appeal to the Civil Service Board within 10 calendar days of the examination. (If the examination is an Education/Experience Review the applicant must appeal within 10 calendar days of the closing date for accepting applications.) The notice of appeal shall be in writing shall contain a complete statement of the matter in controversy and the relief requested and shall be signed and dated by the appellant. The notice shall be addressed to the Civil Service Board and be delivered to the Human Resources Office. If an applicant wishes to file an appeal electronically the notice should be sent by email to .VETERANS PREFERENCE
Does not apply to Charter Appointment provisional seasonal temporary or part-time non-union selections
OPEN SELECTIONS
If claiming veterans preference please attach to your application (via file upload)a copy of all documents required for the option that applies to you:Veteran
1.) Member Copy 4 DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge.
Disabled Veteran
1.) Member Copy 4 DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
2.) FL-802 FL 21-802 or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Boards written decision of a compensation rating of 10% or greater dated within 12 months.
Spouse of Disabled Veteran
1.) Copy of Marriage Certificate;
2.) Member Copy 4 DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
3.) FL-802 FL 21-802 or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Boards written decision of a compensation rating of 10% or greater dated within 12 months. (Eligible only if the veteran is unable to qualify for the specific position being applied for as a result of the service-connected disability.)
Spouse of Deceased Veteran
1.) Copy of Marriage Certificate;
2.) Death Certificate or other proof of death;
3.) Member Copy 4 DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge. If Disabled Veteran also include
4.) FL-802 FL 21-802 or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Boards written decision of a compensation rating of 10% or greater dated within 12 months. (Eligible only if applicant has not remarried and the veteran died during active duty or as a result of an injury received from active duty.)Preference points will be added to Veteran Spouse of Disabled or Deceased Veteran or Disabled Veterans score only if the applicant successfully completes all phases of the exam process and Human Resources has received all supporting documentation.
PROMOTIONAL OR INTERNAL SELECTIONS
If claiming veterans preference please attach to your application (via file upload) a copy of the documents listed below:Disabled Veteran
1.) Member Copy 4 DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
2.) FL-802 FL 21-802 or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Boards written decision of a compensation rating of 50% or greater dated within 12 months.Preference points will be awarded to Disabled Veterans score one time on first promotional or internal only selection process after securing City employment and only if the applicant successfully completes all phases of the exam process and Human Resources has received all supporting documentation.
Please refer toMinnesota Statute 197.455for additional information about Veterans Preference.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
