General Statement of Duties

Fahrenheit Advisors is assisting the City of Cincinnati in the search for a Finance Director. This employee provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Mayor, City Council, and the City Manager on a total all funds approved FY 2025 budget of $1,931,655,451. The employee plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the 97-member Finance Department Team, which comprises the Accounts & Audits Division, Income Tax Division, Retirement Office, Risk Management Division, and Treasury Division. The role includes coordinating assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies and participating on various boards, commissions, and committees. Performs related duties as required.

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Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the KSAs listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the KSAs which may be performed.)

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive municipal finance program.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Methods and techniques of statistical data collection and analysis.
• Municipal bonds and other debt obligations issued by public agencies.
• Various economic development incentive tools, such as TIF, NMTC, TID, and JCTC.
• Public funds investment programs.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Principles and procedures of financial reporting.
• Principles and procedures of financial management systems and reporting.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• City human resources policies and procedures.
• Principles and procedures for developing goals, objectives, and management plans.

Skill to:

• Operate appropriate computer equipment and related hardware and software.
• Operate assigned vehicles in the course of duty.

Ability to:

• Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
• Promote and maintain the highest integrity.
• Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.
• Manage and direct a comprehensive municipal finance program.
• Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs; make appropriate adjustments.
• Analyze data and information; draw conclusions and propose responsive actions.
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
• Delegate authority and responsibility.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality of certain City information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Required Education and Experience

• Experience: Five (5) years of senior-level experience in governmental accounting, finance, or a closely related field in the public sector.
• Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field.
• Preferred: A Master's Degree in a related field or active certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills and be an excellent communicator and team builder.

Working and Physical Conditions

• Environmental Conditions: Office environment; exposure to computer screens; some travel within the City required.
• Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for prolonged standing and sitting; manual dexterity; may be required to operate assigned vehicle.

Examples of Work Performed

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)

• Directs and manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service and/or operational area.
• Oversees the development and implementation of policies and plans related to departmental services and operations.
• Responsible for preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other statutory or compliance-based financial reports.
• Oversees periodic financial reporting, including cash reports and expense/revenue forecasts.
• Manages operations of Payroll and Accounts Payable.
• Oversees the collection and processing of City revenue, including taxes and casino revenues.
• Directs City Treasury functions, including investments and cash management.
• Manages the City’s defined benefit plan and financial systems.
• Ensures compliance with debt issuance and credit rating maintenance requirements.
• Advises City leaders on financial legislation, best practices, and recommendations.
• Oversees the City’s self-insured healthcare and benefits programs.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates departmental work plans; resolves operational issues.
• Represents the department in external meetings with elected officials and outside agencies.
• Selects, trains, manages, and evaluates personnel; implements discipline and correction plans.
• Prepares and administers departmental budgets; approves expenditures and budget adjustments.
• Reviews and directs significant departmental documents and reports.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Provides staff assistance and participates in boards, commissions, and committees.

Probationary Period

None

Supervision Exercised

Exercises supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff