Director of Finance. City of Virginia Beach

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1 Director of Finance

2 The Seeks Candidates for the Position of Director of Finance Things to love about living in Virginia Beach 38 miles of beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay with a vibrant, world class resort Recognized as one of the best managed cities in America AAA bond ratings from all three bond rating agencies (9 straight years) Low crime rate Nationally acclaimed public schools 265 parks covering more than 4,000 acres 7 public recreation centers and 10 public libraries Things to know about Virginia Beach The City: Virginia Beach is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia population 452,000 41st largest city in the nation The Region: We re part of the Hampton Roads region population 1.8 million 37th largest MSA in the nation Location, location, location: We re conveniently located in the middle of the east coast within a day s drive of two thirds of the U.S. population 2 hours from Richmond 3.5 hours from Washington 3.5 hours from Raleigh 7 hours from New York City

3 Debt Management Payroll Accounting and Reporting Accounts Payable Purchasing Risk Management FINANCE DEPARTMENT Who We Are Number of Employees: 59 Accountants, Analysts, Payroll professionals and Procurement Specialists Department Budget: $4.9M What We Do Biweekly payroll for 7,000+ employees Prepare the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Retained AAA bond rating for past nine years Provide guidance to the Deferred Compensation Board and represent the City s interest in the Virginia Retirement System Issues invitations to bid and requests for proposals for City goods and services Partner with the Minority Business Council to promote business opportunities amongst underrepresented groups

4 THE JOB The seeks an experienced executive committed to sustainable financial policies and servant leadership. The Director of Finance reports to a Deputy City Manager and provides oversight for City financial operations, as well as facilitates financial matters with other department directors, City Council, Council appointed boards and committees, regional authorities and commissions. Candidates with a demonstrated track record of fiscal governance and knowledge of progressive financial policies and strategies preferred. The next Director of Finance will be a strategic thinker with a diverse knowledge/experience in accounting, debt issuance, risk management, payroll, purchasing, deferred compensation and pension plans. S/he will be responsible for assisting the City navigate public private partnerships, manage the financial impacts of sea level rise, and oversee the implementation of a new cloud based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform. The Director of Finance serves as a strategic liaison to Virginia Beach City Public Schools, the Deferred Compensation Board, Virginia Beach Development Authority, and Minority Business Council. Additionally, the director facilitates processes that ensure opportunities exist for Small, Women and Minority owned (SWaM) businesses. The ideal candidate will be an experienced negotiator familiar with public private partnerships, demonstrated financial forecasting skills, and the ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences. S/he will ensure all financial activities are in compliance with law, policies, regulations, and accounting standards. Are you ready to join a strategic team of leadership with a desire to take the into an exciting future? For more information about the Director of Finance position, click here.

5 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance or a similar program and six (6) years senior management experience; or higher level education and experience equivalent to 12 years, including five (5) years as a senior administrator in a comparably sized department/city/county. COMPENSATION: Salary will be commensurate with candidate qualifications within the range of $105,060 $161,304. The City offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO). APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit your cover letter and resume at Initial review of submittals will occur by December 9, Candidate information received after that date will only be considered if the candidate pool needs to be expanded. Questions? Contact Monica Kopin at mkopin@vbgov.com or The is an Equal Opportunity Employer