Accounting & Budget Services Deputy Division Director at City of Seattle, WA

About the Department

The City of Seattle's Finance and Administrative Services Department (FAS) seeks an innovative, collaborative and inclusive professional for the role of Accounting and Budget Services Deputy Division Director.
 

In this influential role, you will be a results-oriented leader responsible for FAS' budget, charges, and related policies, systems and financial support to the City's small departments. Specific tasks include developing FAS' annual budget and charges, monitoring expenditures and revenues throughout the year, and assessing options for improvements to financial policies and practices. The Deputy Director leads a Budget, Policy and Team of eleven employees and serves as division director when needed.
 
Candidates who are highly competent, strategic, and committed to excellence will thrive in the intellectually challenging environment provided by FAS' complex array of operational functions, service-related rates, interdepartmental charges, and multiple fund sources.

ABOUT US

FAS is often the public's first interaction with the City of Seattle, operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet.

The 500-plus employees of FAS span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions, like managing 120 City facilities—including police and fire stations—overseeing the City's neighborhood customer service centers and Customer Service Bureau and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts. No matter the need, FAS is here—at your service.

Position Duties

Under the guidance of the Accounting and Budget Services Division Director, you will be responsible for four key areas:
 
Build and maintain a great team. Grow a culture that forges teamwork, collaboration, and accountability within the Budget, Policy and Systems Team and the department. Lead, direct, mentor and coach staff as necessary. Develop and direct the Team’s work plans and priorities.
 
Lead FAS budget and rate development. Lead the Budget, Policy and Systems Team in developing FAS' annual budget and rate proposals. Navigate through the department's multiple funding sources, rates and charges, budget needs, and internal/external customer needs. For the right candidate, this will be an exciting opportunity to support essential city services.
 
Excel in service delivery. Minimize customer effort required to interact with Budget, Policy and Systems Team. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, colleagues, and internal and external customers. Ensure clear, concise and transparent communications to various audiences.
 
Maintain and improve effectiveness and efficiency of budget processes and budget and capital project systems. In collaboration with the team, develop options and recommendations to improve the nimbleness of FAS' budget systems and processes. This includes supporting the budget and rate development system as well as the capital project management system.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

This position requires the following education, training and/or experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field; and
• Six (6) years of professional experience in accounting, financial analysis, or budget management, demonstrating progressively increased responsibility in these areas; plus
• Three (3) years of experience in a management capacity in the accounting, finance and/or budgeting fields.
  
  

(Or a combination of education, training, experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
 

Success in this position also requires:

• Experience with presenting complex financial, rates, and budgetary concepts to customers and decision-makers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing projects simultaneously and drive projects to completion.
• Proven success leading, coaching and mentoring staff for high quality performance.
• Experience with large-scale financial management and accounting software (e.g. PeopleSoft).
• Proficient use of MS Windows-based software including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Internet, and Adobe Acrobat.

The most successful candidates will possess the following:

• A graduate or advanced degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Knowledge of the City of Seattle's or other governmental budgeting and rates practices.
• Experience with PeopleSoft.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and analytical skills.
• Strong ability to work effectively with interdepartmental division leadership and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service.

Other Qualifications

Work Environment
This position requires a minimum of three days per week of onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with City policies.

Additional Information:
This position is classified as a Manager 3, Exempt. The full salary range for this job classification is $59.75- $89.61 per hour. This position is FLSA exempt (not eligible for overtime).

Application Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date.

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
3. Current resume indicating relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and education.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state “see my resume” or “see my personnel file” are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Background Check: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.
 

Why work at the City of Seattle?
The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.
 
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans

Who May Apply: The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at Finance and Administrative Services, please send an email to [email protected]. FAS promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please contact us.

CANDIDATE NOTIFICATION:

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