CIP Finance Manager

City of Roanoke, Virginia•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

The CIP Finance Manager in the City of Roanoke Department of Finance plans, oversees, monitors, and reports on the City’s capital projects. The role ensures projects align with City Council priorities, financial compliance requirements, and sound project and debt management practices. The manager works with City departments, Finance staff, external advisors, and other partners to strategically allocate capital resources, keep projects on schedule and within budget, and maintain accurate financial and regulatory documentation. The position contributes to annual capital improvement planning and its integration with the City’s operating budget, monitors CIP-related debt and project funding, and supports debt issuance and regulatory reporting. The role also prepares CIP materials for the City’s Annual Budget Document and Annual Consolidated Financial Report. This is an exempt position and may have supervisory responsibilities. The City describes its aim as fostering an inclusive, open work environment through respectful behavior, open communication, and opportunities for learning. The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or a closely related field.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in capital project management, financial management, municipal budgeting, or related areas.
Strong knowledge of municipal budgeting, debt management, and capital improvement planning.
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures related to CIP and debt financing.
Analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating funding strategies and project outcomes.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, consultants, external partners, elected officials, and the public.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, financial reports, and governmental regulations; respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing; and communicate effectively with management, public groups, and employees.
Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to solve practical problems involving varied concrete variables and limited standardization, and interpret written or oral instructions.
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear regularly; stand and sit frequently; walk occasionally; and regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in or with government finance or public sector organizations.
Master’s degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), or related professional certification.
Demonstrated experience with capital planning, debt issuance, arbitrage management, and large-scale project funding.
Proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle and in financial modeling tools.
Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate financial and technical information effectively to diverse audiences, including elected officials and the public.

Responsibilities

Oversee progress of planned and appropriated capital projects, monitoring milestones, budgets, and timelines.
Track project status, costs, and change orders throughout each project’s lifecycle.
Collaborate with City departments to develop future project plans aligned with City Council priorities, life-safety needs, cost efficiency, and timeliness.
Work with Finance staff and external advisors to plan project funding strategies and maintain accurate, current financial documentation.
Manage arbitrage concerns and coordinate project timing with the City’s vendor to support compliance with federal and state regulations.
Serve on the Budget Committee and contribute to annual CIP planning and integration with the City’s operating budget.
Monitor CIP-related debt for compliance with Council appropriations and proper use of funds, maintaining records in the City’s Oracle ERP system.
Conduct financial analysis and modeling of funding strategies and recommend whether projects are viable for funding.
Provide oral and written communications to the Budget Committee, Executive Leadership Team, City Council, and community stakeholders as required.
Prepare clear, accurate, comprehensive reports, analyses, correspondence, and other written documentation.
Coordinate and participate in reporting to the Virginia Department of Transportation related to capital projects.
Assist with debt issuance documentation, compliance, and reporting.
Oversee preparation and inclusion of the CIP Plan in the City’s Annual Budget Document and Annual Consolidated Financial Report.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May have supervisory responsibilities.