Director of Finance

Overview The City of Roanoke is seeking a Director of Finance to plan, organize, and direct all financial activities of the City. Responsibilities include providing leadership and insight in the areas of general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, pension plan/retirement administration and real estate; coordinating the development of the General Fund, Enterprise Fund, Internal Services Fund, Capital Improvement Program budgets and coordinating all major capital financing initiatives; serving in an advisory capacity regarding investment of city funds. This position requires a bachelor's degree from a four year college or university with a major in business, accounting, finance, public administration or a related field; Master’s degree preferred, but not required; ten years progressively responsible experience in finance administration preferably in governmental accounting. Considerable administrative management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Accountant preferred. EEO notice: The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. Responsibilities Plans, organizes and directs all financial activities of the City. Provides leadership/direction in the areas of budget, general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, pension plan/retirement administration and real estate; coordinates all major capital financing initiatives; serves in an advisory capacity regarding investment of city funds. Coordinates the development and implementation and monitoring of the City\'s operating and capital budgets. Responsibilities entail accountability based on measurable cost effective results for the substance, efficiency, productivity and quality of activities performed within divisions. Develops internal control procedures to assure financial integrity and provide stewardship of City assets. Reviews results through conferences with division heads, staff meetings and reports. Develops budget calendar, including legal advertisements and public hearings. Coordinates and assists in the development and preparation of operating and capital budget documents for submission to City Council. Monitors expenditures during the fiscal year for all departments and projects possible deficits or surpluses. Reviews multi-year financial trends and prepares related analytical reports and funding recommendations for review. Coordinates the development of annual financial planning sessions with City Council. Monitors and approves, for the City Manager fund transfers, purchase requisitions, travel vouchers and personnel requisitions. Monitors personnel lapse on a monthly basis. Incorporates strategic business planning into the organization\'s budgetary and operational planning processes. Coordinates the annual update to the capital improvement programs. Participates in a variety of special projects, researches and prepares management reports. Interprets federal and state laws, local ordinances and procedures to insure compliance of financial activities. Monitors the reporting and collection of all City revenues and expenditures and reports quarterly or as required to City Council. Provides direction in all technical financial operations of the department. Provides advice and direction for management of the city\'s pension system including development of policies and procedures, systems development and coordination with actuaries and investment portfolio managers. Directs the planning and issuance of long-term financing for capital projects. Provides direction in investment decisions of municipal funds for the City of Roanoke. Attends, participates in and contributes to the agenda of formal and informal City Council meetings as needed. Prepares and presents reports for City Council as required. Represents the City on various boards, commissions and authorities. Supervisory Responsibilities Directs 4 managers who supervise approximately 40-50 employees in the divisions of Finance, Budget, Real Estate Valuation and Retirement. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization\'s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree from a four year college or university with a major in business, accounting, finance, public administration or a related field; Master\'s degree preferred, but not required; ten years progressively responsible experience in finance/budget administration preferably in governmental accounting. Considerable administrative management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Accountant preferred. Language skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to city council, management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts. Ability to organize, direct and coordinate a complete range of administrative activities obtaining maximum efficiency. Reasoning ability: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of problems; to deal with complex problems or issues; to interpret technical information and deal with several abstract and concrete variables; to formulate a vision and develop practical courses of action to accomplish goals; to identify key stakeholders and create teams to solve complex issues; to think strategically. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid appropriate driver\'s permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to talk or hear; stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; vision requirements to focus. Work Environment: Moderate noise level; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This is an exempt position. This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification. #J-18808-Ljbffr