Date Posted:

December 20, 2023

Salary:

$138,348 – $213,084 Annually

Description:

Reporting to the Finance Director, this position plans, organizes, supervises, and participates in the collection, custody, investment, and disbursement of City funds to oversee and ensure accurate and efficient financial operations, financial reporting, and participates in the development and execution of comprehensive financial strategies. It is imperative for the success of the department to collaborate with executive leadership to drive financial sustainability and optimize long-term fiscal outcomes. Riverside is a full-service city with Police and Fire Departments; Electric, Water, Sewer and Refuse utilities; a Convention Center and other entertainment venues; Museum; Transit; and other services not typical of smaller cities. With a citywide budget in excess of $1.4 billion and capital improvement plan of $140 million, candidates will tackle the unique challenges of a large, full-service city, recommending strategic financial solutions that align financing for numerous City services with the City Council’s strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is an experienced, innovative, and collaborative finance professional who enjoys challenges and creative solutions and has a mentorship approach to managing employees. The Deputy Finance Director will be expected to provide strength and oversight in the areas of accounting, purchasing, treasury, business tax, technology projects, and day-to-day operations, as well as supporting a transparent organizational culture. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to build and foster positive staff and interdepartmental relationships, as well as provide clear presentations and reports to leadership, various committees, and community groups. This position requires a manager with a solid track record in process improvements and streaming operational efficiencies, facilitating projects across departments, staff development and mentorship, and effectively managing resources and workloads. Succession planning will be a key to success as this position offers excellent promotional opportunity.

How to Apply:

For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Rev3-Riverside-DFD.pdf. To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/riverside-deputy-fin-dir/. Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of past organization(s). For additional information, please contact: Frank Rojas Phone (510) 495-0448 Frank_rojas@ajg.com Website: https://koffassociates.com/ To learn more about the City of Riverside, go to: https://riversideca.gov/.