- Deliver financial services that allow for fiscal integrity, fiscal stewardship and accountability while providing the highest level of service to internal and external customers.
- Deliver concise and accurate financial information that allows for timely decision-making, strategic risk mitigation and analysis, as well as ensuring collaboration to foster transparency and trust.
- Deliver efficient, streamlined business processes which facilitate ease of operations, which embrace the use of technology and adhere to new and changing regulations.
- Deliver a workplace culture of high performance, continuous improvement and innovation that encourages both employee growth and inclusive collaboration.
- Provide daily leadership and management in the planning, organizing, and directing of the activities of the Finance department.
- Provide strategic leadership which improves effectiveness, efficiency, customer service and seek opportunities to reduce risk, increase compliance, utilize technology, and ensure financial integrity.
- Provide solutions to fiscal management and business issues affecting the City's fiscal policies, risk mitigation and internal controls with the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and technology.
- Advises and provides support to the CFO and senior management throughout the city.
- Assist in the preparation and review of annual financial reports, budgets, and other regulatory and compliance reports.
- Participates in planning and development of fiscal goals, objectives, and metrics.
- Leads various teams to assist the City and Finance Department in meeting its objectives and works collaboratively in solving business related issues.
- Oversees special projects, coordinates technology projects, training opportunities and other related duties as appropriate or assigned by management.
- Directly supervises employees and indirectly manages staff in the Finance Department.
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of key service areas.
- 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.
- Certified Public Accountant, NIGP Certified Procurement Professional or Certified Public Finance Officers Program.
- Relevant experience and leadership roles in a government entity.
- Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
- Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others.
- Business methods, principles and practices.
- Principles and practices of program administration and management.
- Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
- Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
- Principles and practices of budgeting and fiscal management; working knowledge of fund accounting.
- Principles and practices of intergovernmental relations.
- Conflict resolution and negotiation strategies.
- Principles and practices of strategic planning.
- Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
- Project management principles.
- Principles and practices of group facilitation and building consensus.
- Contract administration principles; Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
- Customer service principles.
- Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
- Modern office technology.
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple divisions with varying levels of needs, initiatives, and projects.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of governmental finance practices, budgeting, procurement, and risk management.
- Highly organized with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact in a team environment.
- Strategic decision-making skills and creativity to seek solutions and make decisions.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong relationship-building skills and desire to build teams and networks across the organization.
- Skilled in gathering and analyzing complex data, using logic and reasoning to develop innovative solutions and recommendations.
- Supervising and evaluating staff performance.
- Training, coaching and overseeing the development of staff.
- Providing direction to others in order to meet standards.
- Providing project/program management, organization and logistics coordination.
- Managing standards and quality assurance.
- Reviewing research and implementing industry trends, solutions and best practices.
- Directing the analysis, evaluation and interpretation of written materials and statistical data for reports and recommendations.
- Authoring and editing complex reports and documents.
- Facilitating group discussions and building consensus using persuasive reasoning.
- Managing budgets and allocating resources to achieve strategic objectives.
- Exercising political acumen, tact and diplomacy. Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
- Providing customer service.
- Some high school
- High school diploma (or GED)
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- PhD or other professional degree
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to less than 2 years
- 2 to less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 4 years
- 4 to less than 5 years
- 5 to less than 6 years
- 6 to less than 7 years
- 7 to less than 8 years
- 8 to less than 9 years
- 9 to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
- None
- Less than 6 years
- 7 to 10 years
- 10+ years or more
- None
- Less than 6 years
- 7 to 10 years
- 10+ years or more
- None
- Less than 6 years
- 7 to 10 years
- 10+ years or more
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
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- No
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Assistant Financial Officer - Raleigh, United States - City of Raleigh, NC
Description
Salary: $87, $162,597.00 AnnuallyLocation : Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Finance Administration
Opening Date: 05/02/2024
Closing Date: 5/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Hiring Range: $87, $130,000.00
Job Description
The City of Raleigh is seeking a highly competent, versatile professional to serve as an Assistant Financial Officer. The Assistant Financial Officer performs complex professional level work assisting in planning, organizing, monitoring, and analyzing the City's financial profile.
This position will be responsible for the attainment of desired objectives, the professional management and deep working knowledge of Finance departmental operations, and for the high quality of service provided to departments and to the public. The Finance Department provides management and oversight to the following service areas: Accounting and Financial Reporting, Grants, Treasury Services, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Revenue Services, Risk Management, Procurement Services, Management Accounting, and financial systems. This position requires a hands-on leader capable of balancing day-to-day operational management while creating a strategic vision and adding value to the organization. Specific service area assignments and responsibilities will be determined based on the background and strengths of the successful candidate and those of the existing leadership team. Proven leaders with experience in all areas of municipal government finance are encouraged to apply.
The Finance department supports City-wide operations and operates in a fast-paced work environment. From a strategic perspective, there are several overarching priorities:
The City of Raleigh is the second-largest city in North Carolina and remains one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Raleigh is emerging as a large city with a population of approximately 484,000. It's both the county seat of Wake County (the largest county in North Carolina) and the capital of the state. Driven by a strong economy and an outstanding quality of life, Raleigh is consistently ranked among the nation's best places to live and operate a business. A great economy, top educational institutions and exceptional health care facilities are some of the characteristics that attract people to the Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill). This economic strength has been met with strong fiscal stewardship practices by Raleigh and a nationally competitive city property tax rate of $0.4330 per $100 of property valuation (at the time of posting). The City has the highest credit ratings available in the marketplace: Raleigh's credit rating from the three national credit rating agencies (Moody's, S&P Global and Fitch) is AAA/Aaa. These ratings provide an independent view of the City's overall financial well-being.
Duties and Responsibilities
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in public administration or field directly related to assignment and eight years of progressively responsible related experience that includes significant management and supervisory experience.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of a multitude of enterprise software commonly used in office environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Working Conditions:
Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.
Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page:
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
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Please select your highest level of education completed.
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?
How much relevant work experience do you have in the government finance field?
How many years of direct supervision of employees have you had?
How many years do you have in fiscal and/or fiscal related operations?
Do you hold any of the preferred certifications?
Do you have experience working for a municipality?
Do you have experience in governmental accounting and budgeting?
Do you have experience managing projects?
Do you have experience working in an enterprise resource application system?
Do you have experience working on cross-collaborative teams?
On a scale of 1 (high) to 5 (none), how would you rate your working knowledge and experience of each the following areas?
•Accounting and Financial Reporting
•Grants
•Treasury Services
•Accounts Payable
•Payroll
•Revenue Services
•Risk Management
•Procurement Services
•Management Accounting
•Enterprise financial systems
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