Job Board

SUMMARY

The Deputy Director of Finance – Budget and Revenue is one of two executive-level deputy roles in the Finance Department and is responsible for assisting in the strategic planning, management, and oversight of the budget and revenue functions of the City of Kansas City. This role works collaboratively with other divisions of the Finance Department to ensure effective financial management, optimize budgeting processes, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and provide leadership to the Budget and Revenue Divisions. This position involves highly responsible professional, administrative, and managerial work in directing all activities of the Budget and Revenue Divisions under the Director of Finance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation, administration, and presentation of the City’s $2.5 billion operating and capital budget
• Advise and direct the Commissioner of Revenue and the Budget Officer on planning, operations, and performance management
• Represent the department in a variety of internal, governmental, and public-facing roles including civic and professional organizations and in interactions with the Mayor and City Council
• Develop internal and external communications and directives
• Carry out the long-term vision of the City and department in accordance with the Citywide Business Plan and Finance Department Strategic Plan, respectively
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to meet shared goals and objectives
• Champion and oversee the implementation of the City’s Priority-Based Budgeting initiative to allocate funding based on the needs of the community
• Actively manage the forecasting, monitoring, and reporting of the City’s revenues
• Develop revenue generation and collection strategies to support the financial goals of the City
• Ensure compliance with standards and organizational policies related to accounting for City revenue streams and for tax administration
• Serve in the absence of the Director of Finance

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal finance including budgeting, capital planning, strategic planning, and tax collection and administration
• Application of the principles and practices of business and public administration to the development and management of municipal, state, and federal policies, programs, laws, and ordinances

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, management, accounting, or related field, and eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public or business administration; OR
• Accredited Master’s degree in public or business administration, finance, accounting, or related field, and six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public or business administration; AND
• Three years of supervisory experience at the level of Financial Manager, or equivalent position
• Must live within the city limits of Kansas City, Missouri, or establish residence inside the city limits within nine months of hire date.

CERTIFICATIONS

• GFOA Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) is desired but not required.
• ICMA Credentialed Manager (CM) is desired but not required.