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Job Title

Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Department

Finance

City Information

Working for The City of West Palm Beach:

The City of West Palm Beach is a municipality where high performers blossom and operational excellence is a hallmark. To maintain and build upon its stellar workforce, the City is strongly committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries that are at or above market and comprehensive health and retirement benefits that are second to none. In furtherance of these goals, the City has implemented a new salary structure in which all non-public safety pay ranges and minimum starting salaries were increased by 7%. Additionally, all City positions including on-call and part time positions have a minimum hourly starting rate of $17.00 or higher. Certain non-public safety positions may qualify for hybrid work arrangements under specific conditions. If you are a high performer, seeking an opportunity to blossom and grow, we have a place for you in our workforce. We invite you to join our team – apply today!

The City of West Palm Beach (pop. 117,286 – 2021) with its sunny, palm-lined streets, scenic waterfront views, quaint shopping districts, historic neighborhoods and year-round outdoor festivals is a slice of paradise. Among the City’s many attributes is an active and vibrant downtown and waterfront that serves to host a variety of nationally recognized cultural and leisure activities for residents and visitors alike.

Incorporated in 1894 and encompassing over 55 square miles, the county seat of Palm Beach County is one the fastest growing areas in the country. The City offers a dynamic setting in which to live, work, play and enjoy all the attributes of South Florida living. Our ethnically and culturally diverse community and workplace are the bedrock of our strength and resilience.

Explore the many opportunities available for joining our diverse and winning team!

Summary

Professional and administrative position supervising and coordinating the financial operations of the City for Treasury Management and Budget. Performs in a leadership capacity in the Finance Department, leading and motivating team members while ensuring day to day operations are completed smoothly and efficiently. Coordinates projects, creates long term financial plans and performs other duties as assigned. Serves in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Which are not in any hierarchical order)

1. Develops managers and supervisor’s leadership skills.

2. Develops, revises, implements and administers citywide departmental financial controls.

3. Sets work priorities, leads, motivates and evaluates work of Treasury Management division and Budget division.

4. Reviews, researches, modifies, proposes changes or recommends adoption of legal documents, contracts, RFP’s and collective bargaining agreements, etc.

5. Leads and manages complex financial research, strategic initiatives, and special projects; conducts analysis, develops recommendations, and oversees cross-functional project implementation to support organizational priorities, and operational efficiencies as assigned or requested by the Chief Financial Officer.

6. Represents the Finance Department at internal and external meetings, intergovernmental committees, public workshops, and stakeholder engagements.

7. Prepares and delivers presentations, reports, and recommendations to the Mayor, City Commission and Executive leadership when needed.

8. Provides guidance to finance staff, and high-level supervision of budget preparation.

9. Navigates interdepartmental relationships and external department relationships within the City.

10. Evaluates policies, programs, and operations.

11. Coordinate projects with a financial component.

12. Create long term financial plans to be utilized in organizational planning

13. Works with external consultants, auditors, counsel and attorneys related to City financial issues.

14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary

Depending on qualifications the starting salary for this position will be in the range of (Pay Grade GM04):

Minimum Range Midpoint Range Maximum Range
$117,837 $147,297 $176,756

Benefits: Health Insurance, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Basic life insurance and LTD insurance; Defined contribution plan (401a); Deferred compensation plan (457) ; Twelve (12) paid holidays; Accrued annual/vacation and sick days; Employee Health Clinic; and Other voluntary benefits.

Management Benefits Category II: Four (4) management leave days and additional $50,000 life insurance policy.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field (education will be verified using the “Education Requirements” listed below) and six (6) years of treasury, accounting, auditing or finance experience including three (3) years of state or local government financial administration, or any combination of training and experience. Three (3) years of high-level supervisory experience is required. Certification as a Certified Treasury Professional, Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Government Finance Officer is highly desirable.

A current and valid Florida driver’s license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.

Education Requirements: To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by:

a) a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or

b) an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or

c) an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or

d) an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above.

International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements.

Additional Details

The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method.

State of Emergency: When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by the City but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to report to work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned to another location that best meet the needs of the City.

How To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position you may apply online by selecting the Apply Now button. Applications must be received in Human Resources by the closing date.

The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employmentopportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country,supports recruitment of veterans and veterans' preference will be given inaccordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met theminimum requirements of the position. Background investigation and physical isrequired as a condition of employment. Drug and alcohol screening may berequired depending on the position.

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