DIVISION MANAGER (RECREATION/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER)

City of Cincinnati, OH•Cincinnati, OH

65d

About The Position

This employee provides the oversight, planning, and management of all financial matters of the Park Recreation Department. Assists the Director of Recreation in the administration of the Budgeting, Accounting, Investments, IT, and Financial units; shares responsibility for financial planning, Capital, Operating, and CDBG budgeting, and reporting on all fund balances, revenues generated, receipts, disbursements, monthly financial reports, debt management, and other financial reporting as required by the Director and City Administration. Performs special projects and related duties as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Principals of financial management sufficient to direct professional staff and coordinate all aspects involved with fiscal requirements.
Generally accepted accounting principles and practices, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
Debt management Principles and legal requirements of municipal/fiscal accounting. Principles of budget preparation, monitoring, and financial forecasting.
Preparation and interpretation of financial statements, financial analysis, federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Directing daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards, and setting deadlines.
Principles and practices of management and supervision, cost accounting, investment management, recording, tracing, and reporting accounting information.
Government structure and process operating and capital improvements budget, automated financial accounting systems.
Departmental policies and procedures, cost benefit analysis, strategic financial planning, fleet management (fuel & preventive maintenance costs), and utility cost management.
National Incident Management System and Incident Command structure.
Preparing Official Statement information for Finance.
Reviewing various legal documents (contracts, official statements, RFQ, RFP, Professional Service contracts, purchase order agreements, etc.).
Inventory management, IT Application Systems (financial, document management, performance measurement, etc.), and Project Management
Skill to: Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software systems, and operate city vehicle in the course of duty, operate calculators and related office equipment.
Ability to: Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.
Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.
Exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve objectives.
Work with all levels of City government on financial matters involving considerable explanation leading to decisions, agreement, or rejection on complex budget issues.
Develop practical and appropriate accounting procedures and systems using computer financial accounting system.
Coordinate all activities associated with operating and capital budgets.
Organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial systems, taxation, and management data Exercise independent judgment on accounting matters.
Devise solutions to accounting and auditing problems.
Prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports.
Evaluate and analyze investments.
Interpret financial statements.
Plan, organize, and develop studies and analyses of methods and procedures.
Interact with outside organizations.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Organize and present data.
Direct work of others.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Each applicant must have five years of experience in accounting, budget preparation, technical report writing, process improvement, research and development, computer expertise, and complex problem solving/decision making.
A proven record of supervisory experience, achievement, and strong demonstrations of teamwork that motivates and builds high morale within a work program is required.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential.
Each applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance, or business related discipline.
Must have a valid Driver's License.
Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.
Must be able to work irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

A Master's Degree and Certified Public Accountant licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews and monitors the financial and IT affairs of the department.
Interprets complex financial data within a framework of legal requirements and strategic direction.
Assures implementation of internal controls and generally accepted accounting procedures.
Develops and implements financial policies and procedures and ensures compliance.
Prepares and submits financial statements, budgets, budget adjustments, and other Commission reports to the Director of Recreation for the Recreation Commission approval.
Prepares financial analysis of operations, reviews budgets and financial forecasts and prepares reports which outline the department's financial position in areas of revenues, expenses, fund balances, capital cost tracking, and budget monitoring.
Evaluates the organization's financial position and issues periodic reports on the organization's financial stability, liquidity, and growth.
Research and file for capital and operational grants from the state and federal governments.
Responsible to work with the City's state and federal lobbyists to secure capital funding for Recreation projects.
Prepares and submits ordinance requests to the City Manager for City Council Approval.
Oversees the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer systems and software packages.
Determines the Common Area Maintenance Charges assessed to the Banks Development project.
Works closely with the City Budget Director on all budgetary matters.
Prepares departmental strategies for short- and long-term financial planning for the department.
Prepares and reviews the financial impact of city financial documents.