The Police Department is looking for an organized professional with demonstrated success in increasingly complex financial environments and strong qualifications in the areas of budget, accounting, supervision, procurement, contract management, payroll and human resources.
This position reports directly to the Chief of Police and acts as the Accounting Division Manager for an $80M+ operating budget.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee accounting operations to include 2 direct reports performing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger and Procurement duties.
- Payroll Supervisor to include three direct reports supporting a complement of more than 600 department employees.
- Grant financial manager to include financial reporting and closeouts.
- Coordinates and submits annual department operating and capital budgets to include expense, revenue, and personnel projections.
- Prepares monthly and year-end financial statements and analysis for the General Fund, Fee Supported Activities and Special Revenue programs within the Police Department in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Develops policies and procedures in consultation with Command Staff to ensure efficient operations in compliance with City policy.
Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this class requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver's license and driving record in compliance the
City Driving Standards. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications - Governmental Accounting experience
- Public Safety and Civilian FLSA
- Experience with the following software applications: Dimensions (Kronos), PeopleSoft Financials, Munis (Payroll), grant management software.