What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at City of Indianapolis and Marion County?
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Position is responsible for managing activities related to planning, establishing, forecasting, and controlling the Department’s annual and strategic budgets. Manages all contracts, procurement, grant, and payroll functions.
Agency Summary
We are dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards while serving the community in which we work and live. We are committed to the enforcement of laws to protect life and property, while also respecting individual rights, human dignity, and community values. We are committed to creating and maintaining active police/community partnerships and assisting citizens in identifying and solving problems to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. The agency can do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Schedules, organizes, and implements the annual budget planning process, including capital planning. Meets with all division heads to discuss business priorities and budgetary constraints.
Compiles and analyzes data, prepares summary, and submits annual budget to the Chief for approval.
Acts as the fiscal agent for all grant funding.
Responsible for management of all IMPD capital projects.
Monitors actual expenditure patterns, evaluates variances, and makes recommendations, revising original budget, as appropriate.
Compiles and submits pertinent financial data/reports and recommendations to appropriate personnel.
Reviews and approves all agency purchases and expenditures.
Reviews, interprets, and provides projections for payroll expenditures.
Develops and/or oversees the development of systems supporting the financial process, including system design, specifications, testing, and implementation.
Serves as the liaison with the Office of Finance & Management, Human Resources, Purchasing, the Information Services Agency, Office of Audit and Performance, Building Authority, and other City and County departments as needed.
Supervisory responsibility involving staffing, conducting performance evaluations, training, and developing team members, salary increases, terminations, disciplinary actions, etc.
Reviews labor, third party, lease, and vendor contracts and coordinates said contracts through execution.
Analyzes budget projections and resource demands.
Creates and presents reports and information to the Board of Public Health and Safety and the Criminal Justice Committee.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to timeto time.
Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance, public administration, or related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of prior related experience in financial positions with an administrative role and progressive responsibilities required. Excellent written and oral communication skills and an outgoing, customer service attitude.Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards and procedures relative to all areas assigned. Ability to analyze, project, and utilize spreadsheet(s), database(s), and other software is required. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet various deadlines is a must. Requires pre-employment screening including background check and drug screening.
Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or other relevant degree or certification(s)
Supervisory experience
Knowledge of governmental accounting & budgetary procedures
Oracle PeopleSoft Financial and Human Capital experience
Project Management experience
Salary : $95,950
