California Society Of Certified Public Accountants - Riverside, CA
posted 5 months ago
The City of Riverside is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Deputy Finance Director. This role is crucial for ensuring comprehensive financial oversight and operational excellence within the city's finance department. The Deputy Finance Director will oversee and manage the department's strategic planning and analysis functions, focusing on risk mitigation, sound financial planning, analysis and decision-making, timely and transparent financial reporting, and revenue optimization. This position will work closely with executive leadership to drive financial sustainability and optimize long-term fiscal outcomes. Riverside is a full-service city with a diverse range of services, including Police and Fire Departments, Electric, Water, Sewer and Refuse utilities, a Convention Center, and other entertainment venues. The city operates with a budget exceeding $1.3 billion and a capital improvement plan of $140 million. The Deputy Finance Director will tackle the unique challenges of a large, full-service city, recommending strategic financial solutions that align financing for various City services with the City Council's strategic initiatives. Typical duties for this position include supervising, training, and evaluating staff while providing technical guidance and mentorship. The Deputy Finance Director will provide financial expertise to City department managers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct cost-benefit analyses, return on investment evaluations, and financial feasibility assessments for proposed projects and initiatives. Additionally, the role involves developing and maintaining long-term financial plans for the City's major funds, monitoring the regional economic landscape, and supporting the Finance Department's risk manager in developing comprehensive risk identification and mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will also assist in the development and implementation of Finance Department strategies, goals, performance measures, and internal control systems.