What are the responsibilities and job description for the SFE- ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ENGAGEMENT position at City of Coppell, TX?

Salary : $110,744.00 - $160,560.00 Annually

Location : Coppell, TX

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : SFEAD

Department : FINANCE ADMINISTRATION

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 2 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central

FLSA : Exempt

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The Opportunity

Lead, Empower, and Inspire as Coppell's Assistant Director of Strategic Financial Engagement!

Are you ready to bring your financial expertise and people-first leadership to a team-focused role? This position is about more than just numbers-it's about building relationships, fostering growth, and empowering teams to excel. As the Assistant Director of Strategic Financial Engagement, you'll work closely with the Director of SFE to support and advance key financial initiatives. You'll lead and empower the talented teams responsible for Accounting, Payroll, Procurement, Utility Billing, and Budget operations, ensuring professional growth and operational excellence across the department.

In this role, you'll oversee critical tasks such as supporting the preparation of the ACFR, Five-Year Forecast, and annual audit, while ensuring compliance with policies, standards, and legislative requirements. You'll collaborate with City leadership, provide key insights, and implement strategies to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and drive organizational success.

If you thrive in a supportive leadership role where you can mentor teams, enhance operations, and contribute to impactful financial solutions, we invite you to join Coppell and be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of financial engagement!

Opportunity Description

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Schedule Commitment

Regular attendance is an essential job function, and the Assistant Director generally works an 8 : 00-5 : 00 schedule, Monday-Friday, with additional hours weekly as required for various work seasons, meetings, special events, or other activities which may require evening and weekend hours.

Pay Plan

This opportunity is exempt and on Pay Grade #26. The full Pay Grade Range is shown for growth and development opportunities within the grade. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity.

Hiring Range : $110,744-$135,640

Min $110,744 ($53.24)

Mid $135,640 ($65.21)

Max $160,560 ($77.19)

Candidate Engagement Plan

This timeline outlines our anticipated hiring process, though it is subject to change :

January 31 - March 2 : Application period.
March 3 - 7 : Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a telephone interview with our third-party partner, The Management Connection.
March 24 - 28 : Finalists will be invited to complete a DISC Assessment with our third-party partner, The Management Connection.
March 31 - April 4 : Coordination of the interview experience.
April 7 - 11 : Interview experience takes place.

We appreciate your interest and will keep you updated on any changes!

For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699.

Eligibility

Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; a master's degree in these fields is preferred.

5 years of progressively responsible experience leading, supervising, and managing individuals and teams, with demonstrated success in team development, including fostering cross-functional collaboration, cohesion, and cross-training.

Experience working in a municipal government or public agency finance department is required; familiarity with local government operations such as utility billing, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, and procurement is preferred.

Strong proficiency in governmental accounting and financial topics is required; certifications such as GFOA of Texas CGFO, Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) through GFOA, or CGFM through the Association of Government Accountants are preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Strong proficiency in governmental accounting and knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards issued by GASB.

Strong proficiency in governmental accounting and financial topics.

Knowledge of municipal budgeting and long-term financial planning, including capital project planning.

Knowledge of statistical and financial analysis techniques.

Familiarity with GASB statements and the ability to guide the Accounting Manager in implementing standards.

Skills

Strong analytical skills, including data analysis and the ability to report data and information accurately, effectively, and without bias.

Skilled at communicating the story behind data, making complex information accessible and relatable.

Proficient in verbal and written communication with diverse audiences, including City officials, staff members, vendors, contractors, and the public, through presentations, letters, agenda items, ordinances, and policies.

Skilled at personnel management, including the hiring process (screening, selection, and onboarding), training, career development, coaching, recognition, performance management, conflict resolution, and human relations.

Proficient in task delegation, assignment, and creating accountability systems.

Abilities

Ability to work as a self-starter and effectively function both independently and in group settings, even in the absence of specific instructions.

Ability to lead at all levels of the organization and ensure timely and accurate delivery of department information, including utility bills, financial reports, and budgetary data.

Ability to plan, prioritize, oversee, direct, review, and analyze tasks performed by others, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including supervisory tasks, under time pressures and in situations requiring irregular scheduling or overtime.

Ability to handle tedious, exacting work while frequently changing tasks and managing time pressures effectively.

Capable of assessing unexpected situations and devising and implementing appropriate responses.

Possesses strong organizational and time management abilities to plan and prioritize tasks effectively.

This is Coppell

Who We Are

The City of Coppell is dedicated to serving the community, as well as employees of the City, and providing the highest level of service as constructively and efficiently as possible. For the Strategic Financial Engagement (SFE) department, we pride ourselves on being a cohesive, effective, resilient team that values each other for their personal attributes and professional contributions. The importance of further developing our culture, empathy in the workplace, building leadership on all levels, and supporting one another to reach our goals, are cornerstones to the functions of the City. We are strategic minded, believe that technology spurs innovation, and are constantly in search of ways to do things better. All employees lead with a servant's heart and an understanding that we are here to provide the best quality of life for our citizens. Our success depends on our everyday actions and decisions. We are humble, we are intentional, and we are teachable.

The Strategic Financial Engagement team is made up of the following areas of responsibility :

Accounting

Accounts Payable

Budget

Payroll

Procurement

Utility Billing

In accordance with the ADA, the City of Coppell is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the City of Coppell Benefits!

Do you have 5 years of progressively responsible experience leading, supervising, and managing individuals and teams?

Do you have experience working in a municipal government or public agency finance department?

Do you have strong proficiency in governmental accounting and financial topics?

Are you familiar with local government operations such as utility billing, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, and procurement? Please provide details if applicable.

Do you hold any of the following certifications :

Not Applicable

CGFM through the Association of Government Accountants

GFOA of Texas CGFO

Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) through GFOA

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