Director of Finance

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Director of Finance to plan, organize, and direct all financial activities of the City. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to 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 coordinates all major capital financing initiatives;

serving in an advisory capacity regarding investment of city funds. Additional job responsibilities entail accountability based on measurable cost effective results for the substance, efficiency, productivity and quality of activities performed within divisions. The successful candidate will direct 4 managers who supervise approximately 40-50 employees in the functional areas of Finance, Budget, Real Estate Valuation and Retirement and be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.

Further responsibilities entail accountability based on measurable cost effective results for the substance, efficiency, productivity and quality of activities performed within divisions.

This position requires a bachelor's degree from 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.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

Plans, organizes and directs all financial activities of the City. Provides leadership and insight 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.

• Provides leadership/direction and establishes broad guidelines to serve as standard of performance to the various divisions and units of Finance, Management & Budget, Real Estate Valuation and Retirement.
• 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…