Deputy Director, Finance

Description

The Town of Queen Creek is seeking candidates for a Deputy Director position to assist the Finance Director in leading the Finance Department amidst the community’s rapid growth. This new position is a result of a reorganization that is intended to better position the Town to be able to manage the financial conditions of a growing community. This role will focus on Utilities (water, wastewater, and solid waste / recycling) and is pivotal in managing fiscal responsibilities and internal operations, offering a candidate a unique opportunity to influence the town’s strategic financial planning. With a focus on policy-making, resource management, and special projects, the Deputy Director will play a crucial part in addressing the financial challenges of a burgeoning community. This position reports directly to the Finance Director, while participating in the town’s executive team, ensuring effective communication of goals and policies throughout the department.

The advertised salary range provided covers the entire compensation spectrum for the position classification. The anticipated hiring range for this role is between $131,505 and $197,255 annually. It’s essential to note that the actual salary offered will be determined based on several factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training and internal equity considerations.

For more information, please check out the recruitment page for the Deputy Director - Finance position at https://ralphandersen.com/jobs/deputy-director-of-finance-utilities-queen-creek-az/

Examples of Duties

Plans, directs and oversees particular department budgets from within the Finance Department.

Utilities
Core responsibilities include overseeing an annual budget of about $175 million (operating and capital) of the Town’s three utility services (water, wastewater, and solid waste / recycling). This position will be responsible for managing revenues and expenses, including rate setting. The position will also be responsible for monitoring and developing financial policies to ensure these three utilities are financially self-supporting.

While knowledge of the Arizona Groundwater Management Act is beneficial, this position is open to qualified applicants with comparative experience with Western US Water Resource Management. The position will also be responsible for monitoring and developing financial policies to ensure these three utilities are financially self-supporting.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or a related field; ten (10) years of related experience, and five (5) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

Master’s Degree preferred. • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is not required, but may be beneficial based on experience.

The following is a list of employment benefits offered by the Town of Queen Creek to full-time employees. The list is for informational purposes only. It does not create or connote any contractual rights or obligations. Additional details will be provided upon hire and are available in the Town of Queen Creek Employee Handbook.

Major Benefits for Full-Time Employees
(Employees choose the benefits that best meet their needs.)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pre-tax unreimbursed medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Arizona State Retirement System membership
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for the employee
• Town-paid basic life insurance
• Optional employee-paid employee and dependent supplemental life insurance
• Commuter life insurance for business travel and travel to and from work
• Deferred compensation plan (457) with employer match
• Retirement Health Savings Account
• Optional enrollment in Identity Protection Program
• Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday annually
• Vacation leave hours annually
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Optional income replacement insurance
• Worker's compensation insurance
• Employee assistance program; offers confidential individual/family, marriage, legal and financial counseling
• Training opportunities and continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for pre-approved programs
• Direct deposit of paychecks
• Wellness Programs with incentives