Deputy Chief Financial Officer / Controller

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Employment Type

Full Time

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Job Summary

Join our team as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer / Controller and drive the financial accounting, operations, and strategy for the City of Olathe. In this influential role, you will oversee crucial financial operations, offering strategic guidance to shape policies and decisions impacting our community's future. Partner with city leadership to ensure strong financial management, accounting, and internal control practices while fostering a dynamic and positive work environment for your team. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for public service and expertise in governmental accounting and financial strategy, we invite you to apply and make a significant impact!

Compensation for this role is an annual salary between $129,153.00 - $200,187.00 USD based on a combination of factors including but not

limited to education and relevant work experience.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer / Controller is responsible for overseeing critical aspects of financial management and strategy. This role reports to the Director of Economy and actively contributes to the City’s financial planning, management, and policy-making processes, providing strategic recommendations to City Management and the City Council.

Key Responsibilities

Supervises the operations of accounting and financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, financial strategy and economic development incentives, and procurement; fosters a positive work environment providing leadership, motivation, and professional development to staff; conducts performance reviews.

Develops and recommends policy options for City management and Council related to financial policies, strategies, planning, and forecasts; oversees and analyzes cash flow, investments, financial statements, cost controls, and expenditures to guide City management decisions; provides detailed written and verbal reports on financial matters to City management and Council; represents the City on financial matters with governmental agencies and the public in the absence of the Director of Economy; establishes and implements short-term and long-term financial goals; develops interdepartmental partnerships and collaborates with governmental agencies on financial matters.

Reviews accounting reconciliations and approves journal entries posted to the financial system (Workday); approves and manages changes in financial and management information systems; leads the financial statement audit and financial statement preparation process; assists with initiatives related to economic development incentive tracking and compliance.

Ensures compliance with financial policies and manages financial reporting requirements; establishes and maintains robust financial safeguards and internal controls; coordinates debt management, capital financing, and other critical financial operations; monitors City revenues and expenditures; ensures compliance of financial agreements and monitors revenue collection and expenditure of budgets and funds.; collaborates with the Budget team to assess revenue and expenditure projections.

Qualifications

Experience : Ten years of experience in financial management or a related field is required, with at least three years of experience in a senior level management role. Previous experience in governmental accounting is strongly preferred.

Education : A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field is required. A Master's degree in a related field is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications : A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) credential is preferred.