1129 - Departmental Analysis Division Manager (Division Manager Finance and Risk Management)

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Salary Grade: 19

The Department of Finance and Risk Management is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Division Manager for our Departmental Analysis Division. This role involves overseeing a team of 20 skilled analysts who play a crucial role in supporting County departments with financial monitoring, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting. The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction, ensuring the division's activities align with the County's financial goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage a team of 20 analysts, ensuring effective performance and professional development through mentoring, coaching, and training.
2. Oversee the generation and analysis of financial reports, including transaction monitoring and monthly forecasts.
3. Prepare and present annual budgets to County Administration, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
4. Maintain clear and effective communication with County departments and stakeholders, providing insights and guidance on financial matters.
5. Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to enhance financial management and reporting processes.
6. Foster a high-performing team environment by encouraging professional growth and ensuring staff have the resources and support needed to excel.

The first review of applications will be on 09/20/2024.

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Plans, organizes and directs the activities of an administrative support services unit for a major department or department cluster;

Directs coordination of fiscal and administrative activities with the corresponding functional areas of central services departments (i.e. Finance & Risk Management, Procurement, Facilities Management, Human Resources, etc.);

Provides services to departments, including, but not limited to accounting, budgets, accounts receivable, procurement, human resources, payroll, and risk management;

Directs the development and implementation of administrative procedures applicable to the department's functional areas;

Directs the preparation and administration of the department's support services budget and coordinates the preparation of all department and division budgets;

Assigns, trains, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate staff;

Studies, recommends and implements process improvements, which affect the economy and efficiency of operation of the department.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

1. principles and practices of public administration;
2. principles and practices of financial management;
3. governmental accounting practices and procedures;
4. principles and practices of leadership and management;
5. principles and practices associated with the area of assignment;
6. relevant Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations;
7. principles and practices of risk management and loss control.

Skill in:

1. assigning and directing the work of professional and administrative staff;
2. communicating effectively, both orally and in writing;
3. establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
4. analyzing difficult administrative and financial problems and presenting solutions clearly and concisely.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or a closely related field and three years of professional administrative experience, which involved managerial responsibilities.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.)

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
2. Minimum five (5) years of supervisory or management experience including coaching, mentoring, training, and quality control supervision.
3. Minimum five (5) years of experience presenting financial information to various levels of management.
4. Minimum three (3) years of experience in data mining and analysis using Excel.
5. Minimum five (5) years of experience analyzing financial statements.

Selection Procedure: Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.