Deputy Director of Financial Resources Division (Financial Specialist IV)

Deputy Director Of Financial Resources Division

This position 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 include preparing or overseeing the preparation of large, complex agency budget; overseeing a group of financial staff performing complex work; assisting the Fiscal Manager with development and annual compilation of the annual, quarterly, and carryover budgets; directing all budgeting, purchasing, and payment activities for a specialized area of grants management, accounts payable / accounts receivable, or financial operation; assisting in the development and implementation of fiscal management and accounting procedures for the agency; maintaining financial policies and procedures and having direct oversight of audits; coordinating and overseeing audit processes; preparing grant proposals and reports; ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal, State and County regulations and procedures.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities include 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; and ability to plan and implement activities to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources.

Employment standards include minimum qualifications of any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy, or related field; plus, four years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience. Preferred qualifications include master's degree in public administration, business administration, public policy, finance, government, or a related field. Necessary special requirement includes completion of a criminal background check and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer. Physical requirements include the ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and to sit for long periods. Selection procedure includes panel interview; may include exercise.