Deputy Director - Budget and Revenue

Full-time position available with the Finance Department, Administration Division located at 414 E. 12th Street
Salary Range: $9,117-$19,167/month
Normal Work Days/Hours:
Contact For Interview: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Episodic telework schedule available after 6-month probationary period completed
Application Deadline Date: April 22, 2025


Responsibilities

Executive Leadership Opportunity - Finance Department

The Deputy Director of Finance - Budget and Revenue is one of two executive-level deputy roles in the Finance Department and is responsible for assisting in the strategic planning, management, and oversight of the budget and revenue functions of the City of Kansas City. This role works collaboratively with other divisions of the Finance Department to ensure effective financial management, optimize budgeting processes, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and provide leadership to the Budget and Revenue Divisions. This position involves highly responsible professional, administrative, and managerial work in directing all activities of the Budget and Revenue Divisions under the Director of Finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation, administration, and presentation of the City's $2.5 billion operating and capital budget.
• Advise and direct the Commissioner of Revenue and the Budget Officer on planning, operations, and performance management.
• Represent the department in a variety of internal, governmental, and public-facing roles including civic and professional organizations and in interactions with the Mayor and City Council
• Develop internal and external communications and directives.
• Carry out the long-term vision of the City and department in accordance with the Citywide Business Plan and Finance Department Strategic Plan, respectively
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to meet shared goals and objectives.
• Champion and oversee the implementation of the City's Priority-Based Budgeting initiative to allocate funding based on the needs of the community
• Actively manage the forecasting, monitoring, and reporting of the City's revenues.
• Develop revenue generation and collection strategies to support the financial goals of the City.
• Ensure compliance with standards and organizational policies related to accounting for City revenue streams and for tax administration.
• Serve in the absence of the Director of Finance.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal finance including budgeting, capital planning, strategic planning, and tax collection and administration
• Application of the principles and practices of business and public administration to the development and management of municipal, state, and federal policies, programs, laws, and ordinances
  

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in business, finance, management, accounting, or related field, and eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public or business administration and three (3) years of supervisory experience at the level of Financial Manager; OR an accredited Master's degree in public or business administration, finance, accounting, or related field, and six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public or business administration and three (3) years of supervisory experience at the level of Financial Manager; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference given to those who are a GFOA Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or a ICMA Credentialed Manager (CM).


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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