Financial Supervisor - Fire Business Services
About The Position
The Financial Supervisor of Fire Business Services within the Aurora Fire Department performs a variety of analytical and administrative functions in support of the department’s financial and grant policies and controls; performance measurement; cost studies; organizational best practices; and the department's payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and accounts receivable functions. Gathers, organizes, and analyzes data for ongoing and special projects. Works independently and/or with program managers to assess and recommend potential improvements in business practices. Develops information and considers available solutions or alternate methods of proceeding. Assists the department Deputy Director in budget development and monitoring. Finds, researches, and coordinates potential grant opportunities for department staff, overseeing timing and content of grant applications. Completes and maintains grant documents ensuring compliance with City, State, and Federal requirements. Completes financial reports and billing related to grants. Prepares and reviews various technical and financial reports, analysis, and cost studies. Acts as liaison between Support Services Division and Financial Services Division regarding personnel and scheduling systems and Fire payroll staff. Assists the Deputy Director-Business services in developing or updating operating procedures. Supervises and directs the activities of the Financial Services Division within the department. Assists in hiring, training, evaluating and disciplining assigned staff. Assists the Deputy Director- Business Services in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for department/division. Performs additional duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or related analytical field.
- 4 years progressively responsible analytical/administrative experience in areas such as productivity improvements, work systems review, and/or financial analysis including complex spreadsheet and data base development.
- Must include at least 3 years working in a supervisor role.
- The principles and practices of analytical methods and techniques; process evaluation; project management; personal computers and related word processing; spreadsheet; database; and presentation software applications.
- The principles and practices of finance and budgeting; methods and techniques of research and statistical and quantitative analysis applicable to financial analysis; budgeting; and financial planning
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal, written communication, and managerial skills.
- Advanced skill in the use of the computer including spreadsheet design, database management, word processing, and presentation software applications.
- Strong skills in reviewing work products of others for accuracy and completeness and providing training/guidance as necessary for correction of any errors
- Advanced skills in use of Microsoft products, especially Excel
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and elected officials.
- Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Establish and fulfill goals and objectives.
- Develop, and present complex financial and operating analyses.
- Work independently and in groups to complete assignments.
- Plan and coordinate work priorities of self and others
- Supervise, provide training, and manage work and staff assignments to meet deadlines in a positive, constructive manner
- None
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree
- Municipal and/or fire department experience
Responsibilities
- Gathers, organizes, and analyzes data for ongoing and special projects.
- Works independently and/or with program managers to assess and recommend potential improvements in business practices.
- Develops information and considers available solutions or alternate methods of proceeding.
- Assists the department Deputy Director in budget development and monitoring.
- Finds, researches, and coordinates potential grant opportunities for department staff, overseeing timing and content of grant applications.
- Completes and maintains grant documents ensuring compliance with City, State, and Federal requirements.
- Completes financial reports and billing related to grants.
- Prepares and reviews various technical and financial reports, analysis, and cost studies.
- Acts as liaison between Support Services Division and Financial Services Division regarding personnel and scheduling systems and Fire payroll staff.
- Assists the Deputy Director-Business services in developing or updating operating procedures.
- Supervises and directs the activities of the Financial Services Division within the department.
- Assists in hiring, training, evaluating and disciplining assigned staff.
- Assists the Deputy Director- Business Services in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for department/division.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
- Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
- Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
- Growing city and employee population
- Competitive total compensation package
- Rich benefits package with low employee costs
- Generous paid leave program
- 100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
- Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
- Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
- Continued education and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
