Deputy Finance Director - Department of Finance

Class Description THIS IS A NON-CIVIL POSITION Governedby Baltimore City Ordinance 18-111 The Baltimore City Ordinance 18-111, Section 1(B) requires that all agency heads who report directly to the Mayor and any At-Will supervisory employees who report directly to the Mayor or to the Head of an Agency must be a resident and registered voter of the City of Baltimore throughout their term of office. Section (B)(1) allows candidate(s) prior to appointment, the opportunity to sign a Declaration of Intent to become a city resident and registered voter within (6) months of the effective date of their appointment. Overview The Department of Finance is responsible for safeguarding the fiscal integrity of the City of Baltimore through the development and implementation of sound financial policies and practices. The City's Fiscal 2021 budget is $3.9 billion, including a $3.1 billion operating budget and $.8 billion for capital investment. Operating through five divisions (Revenue Collection, Budget and Management Research, Accounting and Payroll Services, Procurement, Treasury Management) the Office of Risk Management and an Administrative Section, the Department is responsible for the following primary functions: Budget development and execution; Accounting for and reporting of all funds; Disbursing funds for services and goods rendered to the City; Billing and collecting all revenue owed to the City; Managing the City's debt portfolio, including policy development, issuance and servicing;insurance policies; Investing and managing the City's surplus cash and funds held in trust; Procuring supplies, services and equipment for most City agencies, and Conducting City-wide safety and accident prevention programs. Position Summary The Deputy Director of Finance is a top-level financial administrator and is directly responsible to the Director for oversight of budget preparation, planning and execution, management studies, accounting operations, purchasing operations, risk management, and the receipt and disbursements of all City funds. The Deputy Director will assist with managing the City's revenue collection stream and oversight of a departmental staff of approximately 300 full-time employees. The Deputy Director of Finance has considerable interface with all departments of the City by providing assistance on financial, procurement, investments, accounting, and related matters. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities of the Deputy Director of Finance include, but are not limited to, the following: • Assists in the planning, direction, and coordination of the financial activities of all City agencies; • Assists in the planning, supervision, and coordination of all activities of the various bureaus of the Department of Finance; • Performs special assignments for the Director of Finance; • Appears before the Board of Estimates and the City Council, and presents and defends the recommendations of the Department of Finance on financial and related matters; and • Acts for the Director of Finance when assigned. Ideal Candidate • Must have executive level experience in a large public or private organization, with a broad vision and understanding of government finance, including all aspects of revenue collection, budget execution, treasury functions, and public finance investment policies; • Demonstrate exceptional financial acumen combined with strong leadership and organizational talents; • Forward-thinking and have a vision for the development of strategies that will continue to improve the effectiveness and efficiencies of the Department of Finance; • Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion; • Impeccable personal integrity and unquestioned commitment to lead and manage a first classorganization; • Consistently assess and evaluate policies concerning revenue and collection methods and standards; • Inspire staff through a change management process through the citywide WorkDay implementation process and other special projects; • A record of accomplishment in both budget preparation and execution; • Demonstrate the ability to carefully analyze and monitor the financial practices of the City, and be comfortable with making strong recommendations to the Director of Finance on ways to improve the financial systems and processes of the City; • Be able to voice their opinion candidly on all issues; • Strong managerial skills with a record of creating a positive work environment that is supportive of employees and allows for and helps employees grow in their positions through mentoring and professional development; • Strong commitment to teamwork and a record of working cooperatively with other managers on a City-wide basis; and • Outgoing, communicative style, and ability and flexibility to work with a variety of individuals at any level in the organization. Education & Experience Experience • Ten years of senior-level experience in directing activities in at least two of the following six areas; budget administration and analysis; management research and analysis; purchasing; accounting; the collection, management, and disbursement of funds; and supervisory responsibilities including the hiring, firing, and promoting of others. Education • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting,finance, public administration, business administration, or a related field. • Master's degree preferred Salary Range : $144,395- 190,000 NOTE: Candidates under final consideration will be required to undergo and pass a background check and drug/alcohol test.