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Summary
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Salary Grade: 23
Pay Range:
Full Range: $178,771 - $268,157
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
Pima County is seeking an accomplished and strategic finance leader to serve as our Director of Finance, overseeing a $1.7 billion budget and 152 positions. This is a unique opportunity to oversee the financial strategy and operations of a large and dynamic public sector organization, recognized for its sophistication and scope. You will report directly to the County Administrator and collaborate with more than 45 Departments Heads and Elected Officials, to ensure fiscal excellence across a broad spectrum of services, driving financial initiatives that support the County’s diverse needs. In this critical role, you will lead comprehensive budgeting, financial reporting, strategic planning, and comply with generally accepted accounting principles, disbursing funds in strict compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies, as well as the County’s internal management policies and Budget Plan. You will also provide direct leadership to large, multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and effective management of all financial personnel. Your responsibilities will include overseeing key functions such as payroll, accounts payable, and debt management, ensuring the County maintains its strong credit standing. If you have extensive finance experience in managing large-scale public sector operations and a passion for directing and collaborating with large teams to achieve strategic objectives, we invite you to help shape the financial future of Pima County.
This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.
The first review of applications will be on 10/04/2024. -
Job Description
Duties/Responsibilities
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
- Manages and directs all aspects of the operations of the Finance & Risk Management Department;
- Performs fiduciary, strategic financial policy formulation and implementation;
- Oversees the creation and implementation of County-wide Policies and Procedures related to financial operations throughout the County;
- Manages and directs the operations of the Risk Management Self-Insurance Trust;
- Oversees the countywide budget preparation process;
- Oversees the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other statutory or compliance-based financial reports;
- Oversees the preparation of periodic financial reports, including cash reports, expense and revenue forecasts, as well as interim financial statements;
- Presents monthly financial updates to the Board of Supervisors;
- Manages and directs the operations of Payroll and Accounts Payable;
- Oversees the collection and processing of revenue received by the County, including collections for the Regional Wastewater Reclamation department;
- Oversees the internal audit function for the County;
- Oversees the management, configuration and operations of the enterprise financial systems;
- Oversees the issuance of debt at the lowest possible cost by maintaining the current credit ratings and adhering to all post-issuance compliance rules and regulations;
- Works with financial advisor and bond counsel to successfully market and issue tax-exempt, and in some cases taxable, debt to finance Board approved capital projects for the County.
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Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in business or public administration, management, accounting, finance, or a related field as determined by the County Administrator at the time of recruitment, AND eight years of senior executive level experience in accounting, finance or a related field.
(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.):- Five (5) years of experience in governmental accounting and financial management, including oversight of large-scale budgets exceeding $100 million.
- Active certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Five (5) years of experience providing leadership to a finance department within a large organization of over 1,000 employees.
- Experience in developing and implementing strategic financial solutions within complex public sector environments.
- Three (3) years of experience in risk management and/or governmental compliance.
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. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. 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. This is an appointed, unclassified position and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger movement. Ability to communicate clearly (verbal, written). Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Working Conditions: The job involves consistent indoor work within an office environment, using equipment such as computers, copiers, and calculators.
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. -
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Pima County
Show moreCovering an area of approximately 9,200 square miles, this is one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas of the United States. Native Americans have lived in this region from prehistoric times to the present, with the Tohono O'odham reservation the second largest in the nation.
Created in 1864, Pima County included approximately all of southern Arizona acquired from Mexico by the Gadsden Purchase.
In the middle of the 18th century, silver and gold discovered in the region drove development. And we've been growing ever since.
From a population of 395 in 1820, Pima County now has a population of slightly more than 980,000, by the 2010 Census count. Aside from our vibrant multicultural diversity, we're also unusual in that we're a very urbanized County, with more than a third of our population living outside of any incorporated cities or towns. The population is projected to reach 1.4 million by 2041.
Because this region lies at an ecological crossroad where habitats and species from the neo-tropics meet the Rocky Mountains and the Sonoran Desert, visitors and residents alike can share in a remarkable diversity of flora, fauna, and geology. Given its wealth of pre-Columbian archeology, history, and historic routes, such as the Anza Trail, as well as the living cultures of Native American tribes, Pima County is a hub for those looking for a unique sense of place and many learning opportunities.
A birder's paradise, more than 400 bird species may be found here annually, many of which are found nowhere else in the nation. Within Pima County are two cactus forests, Saguaro National Park to the north and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in the western portion.
There's no better way to experience the authentic Southwest than to breathe it in.
That's why Pima County has taken significant steps to make sure we retain for future generations what drew our ancestors to settle in this rugged area.
To that end, Pima County has purchased thousands of acres to preserve and protect our stunning landscapes and historic and cultural sites.
The County has led the effort to create "The Loop," which will provide 55 miles of multi-use paths that link diverse parts of the community, including Marana and Oro Valley. Cyclists, joggers, walkers, and others with active lifestyles can experience paths that meander through some of our most scenic landscapes.
The County has established dozens of parks and many miles of trails, allowing visitors to explore varied ecosystems, from Mount Lemmon's forests at 9,000 feet to our lower desert mountain parks, including the Tortolitas and the Tucson Mountains.
A major commercial and academic hub, Pima County is home to Tucson, the second-largest city in Arizona and the capital of the Arizona Territory from 1867 to 1877.
Some of the area's most popular attractions are on Pima County property whether folks want to catch a game or a concert at Kino Sports Complex, the area's largest sports and entertainment venue, or marvel at the technological wonders at the Pima Air and Space Museum or take a closer look at some of our unique wildlife at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
We've got inspiration. Come find it.
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