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The Deputy Finance Director is a new position, to be filled for the first time in 2021. Under the general direction of the Finance Director/Assistant City Manager, the Deputy Finance Director will participate in broad policy matters affecting finance and assist in leading, planning, organizing and directing the financial activities of the City. As deputy, this position acts as department director in the absence of the Finance Director/Asst. City Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the Finance Division including Accounting, Budget & Capital Planning, and Utility Billing.   Specific areas of oversight include leading the planning, development, coordination and preparation of the annual operating budget, five-year capital improvement plan (CIP) and annual financial report, and preparing special analyses, reports and studies as requested. The Deputy Finance Director also creates, implements, reviews, and updates financial policies and procedures.

  The Director of Finance is responsible for long-range planning to meet the City’s operational and capital needs and provides trusted advice to the City’s Executive Leadership Team and City Council. The Director of Finance is responsible for the performance of approximately eight Finance and Utility Billing employees and for oversight of consolidated budget of $131 million, including the $49 million General Fund and various enterprise operations. In addition, the Finance Director is responsible for investing the City’s portfolio, which is valued from $60-$100 million, depending upon the time of year.

The City Administrator is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the decisions, policies, and goals of the City Council in collaboration with City department directors and their staff. The City Administrator provides overall direction and oversight to department directors to ensure the most effective use of City resources and adherence to City administrative policies and procedures.

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance or a related field, Master’s degree preferred, and seven or more years of management and supervisory experience in positions of similar complexity, preferably in local government. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Qualified candidates will be proven leaders with a broad knowledge of municipal functions, a strong background in organizational management, finance, human resource management, and a demonstrated ability to increase operating efficiencies and redesign service delivery.

The SPPS Controller manages and supervises functions of the Department of Business and Financial Affairs, including accounts payable and receivable, general accounting and financial reporting, grants management, purchasing, and the Minnesota Automated Reporting Student System reporting (MARSS). This position oversees the establishment and enforcement of financial compliance regulations across the District. This position manages a large staff of professional, technical, and clerical personnel, including all accountant/accounting personnel.

The Assistant City Administrator leads and manages the city’s Department of Administration, including human resources, information technology, city clerk, grant coordination and facilities maintenance functions. The position assists the City Administrator with the overall administration of city operations and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the establishment of an effective organizational structure and management of personnel, equipment and budgetary resources.