Accounting & Budget Services Deputy Division Director

The City of Seattles Finance and Administrative Services Department (FAS) seeks an innovative collaborative and inclusive professional for the role ofAccounting and Budget Services Deputy Division Director.

In this influential role you will be a results-oriented leader responsible for FAS budget charges and related policies systems and financial support to the Citys small departments. Specific tasks include developing FAS annual budget and charges monitoring expenditures and revenues throughout the year and assessing options for improvements to financial policies and practices. The Deputy Director leads a Budget Policy and Team of eleven employees and serves as division director when needed.

Candidates who are highly competent strategic and committed to excellence will thrive in the intellectually challenging environment provided by FAS complex array of operational functions service-related rates interdepartmental charges and multiple fund sources.

ABOUT US

FAS is often the publics first interaction with the City of Seattle operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet.

The 500-plus employees of FAS span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions like managing 120 City facilitiesincluding police and fire stationsoverseeing the Citys neighborhood customer service centers and Customer Service Bureau and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts. No matter the need FAS is hereat your service.

Under the guidance of the Accounting and Budget Services Division Director you will be responsible for four key areas:

Build and maintain a great team. Grow a culture that forges teamwork collaboration and accountability within the Budget Policy and Systems Team and the department. Lead direct mentor and coach staff as necessary. Develop and direct the Teams work plans and priorities.

Lead FAS budget and rate development. Lead the Budget Policy and Systems Team in developing FAS annual budget and rate proposals. Navigate through the departments multiple funding sources rates and charges budget needs and internal/external customer needs. For the right candidate this will be an exciting opportunity to support essential city services.

Excel in service delivery. Minimize customer effort required to interact with Budget Policy and Systems Team. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with leadership colleagues and internal and external customers. Ensure clear concise and transparent communications to various audiences.

Maintain and improve effectiveness and efficiency of budget processes and budget and capital project systems. In collaboration with the team develop options and recommendations to improve the nimbleness of FAS budget systems and processes. This includes supporting the budget and rate development system as well as the capital project management system.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires the following education training and/or experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Finance Accounting or related field; and
• Six (6)years of professional experience in accounting financial analysis or budget management demonstrating progressively increased responsibility in these areas; plus
• Three (3) years of experience in a management capacity in the accounting finance and/or budgeting fields.
  
  

(Or a combination of education training experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).


Success in this position also requires:

• Experience with presenting complex financial rates and budgetary concepts to customers and decision-makers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing projects simultaneously and drive projects to completion.
• Proven success leading coaching and mentoring staff for high quality performance.
• Experience with large-scale financial management and accounting software (e.g. PeopleSoft).
• Proficient use of MS Windows-based software including MS Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint etc.) Internet and Adobe Acrobat.

The most successful candidates willpossess the following:

• A graduate or advanced degree in Accounting Business Administration Finance or related field.
• Knowledge of the City of Seattles or other governmental budgeting and rates practices.
• Experience with PeopleSoft.
• Excellent communication interpersonal presentation and analytical skills.
• Strong ability to work effectively with interdepartmental division leadership and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service.

Work Environment
This position requires a minimum of three days per week of onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with City policies.

Additional Information:
This position is classified as a Manager 3 Exempt. The full salary range for this job classification is $59.75- $89.61 per hour. This position is FLSA exempt (not eligible for overtime).

Application Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date.

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
3. Current resume indicating relevant experience knowledge skills and education.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Background Check:Applicants must successfully pass a background check which will be conducted in accordance with Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Why work at the City of Seattle
The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior our personal commitments and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture we seek employees who will engage in theRace and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures unlearn the way things have always been done and provide equitable processes and services.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: May Apply:The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation medical condition or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experiences. If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at Finance and Administrative Services please send an email to. FAS promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection process please contact us.

CANDIDATE NOTIFICATION:

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