Deputy Director of Financial Resources Division (Financial Specialist IV)

Job Announcement

Serves as the Deputy Director of the Financial Resources Division (FRD) which is in the Administrative Support Bureau of the Police Department. Works directly for the Director of FRD on administrative, fiscal, budget, payroll, travel, purchasing, grant, and FARU matters. Performs a variety of special analysis and projects as assigned. Assists in managing the department's budgets totaling $264M expenditures and $34M revenues. Oversees the implementation of the fiscal management, accounting, procurement and payroll policies and procedures. Works on purchasing, accounting, special projects as assigned by the Chief of Police, develops strategic plans, and serves as the backup to the FRD Director.

Illustrative Duties

• Prepares or oversees the preparation of large, complex agency budget;
• Directs all budgeting, purchasing, and payment activities for the agency;
• Oversees development and implementation of fiscal management and accounting procedures for the agency;
• Coordinates and oversees audit processes;
• Prepares grant proposals and reports;
• Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State and County regulations and procedures.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of governmental budgeting and financial management;
• Thorough knowledge of intergovernmental financial management, grant management and contract management;
• Ability to plan and implement activities in order to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources.

Employment Standards

• Master's degree in public administration, business administration, public policy, finance, government, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with county and state policies and financial and procurement regulations, and cost allowability under Federal Uniform Grant Guidance.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with budgeting, forecasting, grants management, financial auditing, quantitative analysis, and managing multiple funding streams.
• At least five years of experience with researching, preparing, and presenting reports to county executives and senior managers, and various committees, boards, and commissions participating in a variety of high-level and cross-departmental task forces and work groups; and actively participating on strategic, organizational development, and redesign projects.
• Considerable experience using computer systems and applications.