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City of Riverside · 2 days ago

Finance Director/Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Riverside, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$190K/yr - $316K/yr

The City of Riverside is seeking a Finance Director/Assistant Chief Financial Officer who will report to the Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer. This role involves managing centralized accounting and financial administration programs, providing guidance on financial strategy, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure effective financial stewardship and risk management.

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Responsibilities

Lead all finance functions, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, user fees and charges, payroll, financial management system, and risk management

Build and lead a robust financial planning and analysis (FP&A) capability to help evaluate business opportunities and quantify risks, enhance financial modeling, and provide timely, insightful analysis for decision-making

Implement financing strategies for multi-million dollar capital improvement plan, including bond issuances and debt management

Drive a budget process that is transparent, inclusive, and accessible to both leadership and operating divisions

Advance a strategic organization wide approach to identifying, assessing and managing risk

Present regularly to the Council/Committees, and other stakeholders with clarity, transparency, and impact

Qualification

Financial PlanningRisk ManagementFinancial AnalysisBudgetingStrategic PlanningFinancial ReportingDebt ManagementProcess ImprovementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership

Required

Broad leadership experience beyond finance alone

Strength and oversight in the areas of risk, budget, debt, and investments

Support for a transparent organizational culture

Effective communication and interpersonal skills necessary to build and foster positive staff and interdepartmental relationships

Ability to provide clear presentations and reports to leadership, various committees, and community groups

Track record of innovation, process improvement, and cross-departmental collaboration

Ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance efficiency, leverage technology, and improve service delivery

Ability to manage complex projects and balance competing priorities

Ability to provide employee mentorship

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Solid track record in strategic planning, financial analysis, and risk management

Hands-on and team-oriented collegial work style

Enjoyment in assisting in staff development and effectively managing resources and workloads

Embodiment of the values of integrity, professionalism, and public service

Fostering a workplace culture grounded in mutual respect, trust, and continuous learning

Company

City of Riverside

City of Riverside is a government agency that provides information regarding business, residents, media, jobs and online services.

Founded in 1870

Riverside, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://riversideca.gov/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Dora Burns

Public Utilities Asst. Chief Financial Officer

Chris Tilden

Deputy Chief Innovation Officer, Technology

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