The City of Redmond, WA, is seeking a Deputy Finance Director to join our team. This is a highly visible role that requires candor, confidence, and diplomacy. As the Deputy Finance Director, you will oversee departmental operations in line with established city goals and objectives, as well as lead all financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management. You will be responsible for managing the biennial operating and capital budget process, preparing annual financial statements, and monitoring procurement, accounts payable, utility billing, and the treasury to ensure the financial health and needs of the city.

As part of our culture of continuous improvement, Redmond’s Finance Department recently implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 to reduce operating expenses, increase accessibility, and provide AI predictive capabilities. We are seeking a candidate who can deliver operational efficiency and better customer experiences by delivering the right data to the right people via this powerful new tool.

This position will contribute to the growing needs of the City to further the vision towards 2050 by centering their focus on critical priorities such as:

• Stewarding community resources in such a way as to produce the best value for each tax dollar.
• Advising and recommending the best approach in delivering fiscally sound solutions to citywide challenges.
• Assessing and developing strategies to ensure the City meets operational goals and objectives, while remaining in compliance with all laws, regulations, and standards.
• Leveraging resources and partnerships throughout the region to accommodate rapid growth while preserving a connected community.
• Collaborating with departments, elected officials, and stakeholders to align financial strategies with City goals and policies.
• Collaborating on fiscal challenges and long-term planning of service expansion and enhancements.
• Creating an environment of trust and ethical management of city resources.
• Encouraging actions and decisions that align with the City’s values of integrity, accountability, commitment to service, and being welcoming.

The Deputy Finance Director acts on behalf of the Finance Director in his/her absence, so a high degree of sensitivity is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, public officials, auditors, agency representatives and the general public. The ideal candidate will be an experienced executive who will inspire confidence and earn trust with other City directors and staff. This position operates with considerable autonomy and upholds the integrity of the city’s fiscal management processes. Much of your time will be spent developing and fine-tuning the city’s budgeting processes and policies to meet the city’s performance goals and objectives.

Salary posted reflects the 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment effective January 1, 2024.As an experienced, strategic leader, you will plan, manage, and assist in directing all City financial activities and create an environment of trust by centering your focus on critical priorities, including:

• Assisting the Finance Director in carrying out the functional and operational responsibilities of the department.
• Leading the biennial financial planning process; projects revenues and expenditures, recommends rates, establishes the process and timeline for the budget cycle, and makes recommendations on balancing the budget.
• Acting as a City representative on regional committees, evaluating region wide issues for fiscal and policy impacts.
• Monitoring and managing taxation processes, assessing revenue streams, and exploring avenues for revenue enhancement.
• Providing operational, budgetary, and capital fund management advice to all levels of management; acts as liaison to resolve interdepartmental fiscal issues.
• Preparing presentation material on recommendations; presents budget related reports, fiscal analysis recommendations and study findings to the Mayor, Council, Director’s Team, and the general public; responds to a wide variety of fiscal issues.
• Directing activities of employees performing citywide fiscal and policy-based analysis and recommendations; assigns and evaluates work, monitors progress, revises procedures and work approaches to improve effectiveness.

To see the full list of responsibilities, please read the Deputy Finance Director job classification description. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Seven (7) years progressive experience in performing complex financial analysis
• Three (3) years in a management or supervisory capacity, with advanced leadership knowledge
• High school diploma or equivalent, bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
• Certifications or licenses in field of expertise preferred,
• Municipal experience in public sector budgeting, communications, and internal auditing preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Washington State Driver's License and a driving record that meets city standards
• Must submit to an extensive background check.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Some travel is required among various city facilities, as well as some outside travel.

• MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente, all employee premiums paid by the City of Redmond
• PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan
• DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses
• PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per year
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

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The City of Redmond is a medium-sized government organization with approximately 800 employees and a revenue of $57 million. We are located in King County, 15 miles east of Seattle. Redmond is home to an extensive park and trail system throughout the city, which includes 47 parks comprising 1,351 acres of land, and our schools are ranked among the top 20 percent in the state.