Chief Finance Officer - Full-time / Part-time

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose--serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

Serve as Finance Director for City Agencies and City Council Departments with responsibility for financial planning and management, budgeting, general accounting, cash management, procurement, risk management, financial operations, debt management, grant management, management analysis, revenue and collections/utility billing and oversees the City's facility maintenance and construction efforts

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides advice and counsel to elected and appointed officials, and department leaders on matters related to financial questions around major strategic initiatives being evaluated or contemplated.
• Provide executive level direction and management for the City's Finance Department.
• Ensure the fiscal health of the City, including accounting, payroll, cash and revenue management, procurement, budgeting, debt management, management analysis, risk and claims management, financial operations, and utility billing.
• Responsible for all financial transactions of City departments, boards and agencies according to dictate of the City charter, State Statutes and principles of sound financial management.
• Provide full disclosure of the financial position of all funds, appropriations and accounts of the City and its agencies.
• Manage all debt planning and issuance for the City and its agencies, consistent with adopted debt Management Policies, and keep elected officials apprised of debt management issues.
• Ensure the financial aspects of all major economic development projects and programs are coordinated with City goals and interests.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of the City's facility maintenance and construction efforts, including public safety, security and wireless communications
• Represent the City on relevant pension plan issues and provide policy analysis and investment advice as required.
• Provide leadership in relationships with the bond rating agencies and efforts to retain or improve the City's credit rating.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Finance or a related field
• Five years of upper level management experience in a complex, decentralized organization with a strong preference for experience in a governmental environment with a wide range of financial activities; including accounting, investments, debt management, budgeting and development finance

Equivalency

• An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

This is an appointed position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Certified Public Accountant designation or Certified Finance Officer, or Finance

Specialization highly desirable.

• Graduate degree in Business/Finance or Public Policy highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of governmental and cost accounting and budgeting procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of modern principles of finance administrative.
• Excellent knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
• Excellent knowledge of the various City Departments and various agencies functions,
  policies, practices and procedures.
• Excellent leadership, management, analytical and creative skills.
• Excellent decision making and problem solving skills.
• Skill and attitude to motivate and help others embrace and adapt to change.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to form effective working relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Computer skills necessary to use the City's Financial System and Microsoft Office
  applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.\Excellent presentation and report writing skills.

203 N. LaSalle Street - Suite 2700 | Chicago, IL 60601-1210 | Phone: (312) 977-9700 - Fax: (312) 977-4806