City of Pinole · 10 hours ago
ASSISTANT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - 0126
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expThe City of Pinole is seeking an Assistant Chief Financial Officer to support the Chief Financial Officer in strategic financial management and oversight of financial operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations while driving innovation in financial practices, and acting as the CFO during absences.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provide Leadership and Strategic Support: Support the CFO in developing and implementing financial strategies, policies, and long-term plans. Ensure financial strategies align with the City’s strategic plan, City Council priorities, and long-term goals (i.e. GVL2040). Develop, recommend, and communicate financial policies and procedures. Present financial information and recommendations to City leadership and City Council as needed. Evaluate and advise the CFO and City management on long-range financial planning needs, costs of proposed programs/strategies and regulatory actions. Represent the CFO in meetings with City leadership, City Council, and outside agencies, serving as a credible voice for the City’s financial priorities and operations. Assist with development of financing strategies for capital projects. Assume departmental leadership in the absence of the CFO
Lead and Manage Assigned Finance Divisions: Plan, communicate and provide a strategic vision and direction for the Community Development and Revenue divisions. Ensure alignment with City financial goals, adherence to internal controls, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Provide financial oversight. Ensure each division’s activities and initiatives are effectively integrated into the City’s overall financial strategy. Ensure the Revenue Division engages in efficient collection, recording, and reporting of City revenues. Monitor revenue streams and advise on strategies to optimize collections and compliance. Assist with planning, directing, and coordinating the department’s work plan through subordinate level managers. Develop and manage performance metrics and accountability measures collaboratively among divisions. Manage the department’s business through weekly meetings and review of division reports. Monitor each division's progress in accomplishing quarterly and annual goals
Manage Assigned Personnel: Maximize team member productivity and morale through effective hiring, disciplining, mentoring, coaching, evaluating employee performance, investigating, and resolving grievances and other human resources actions. Ensure division staff have adequate opportunities for professional development. Work with staff to identify and resolve problems and issues proactively. Ensure division management and their staff are compliant with Department and City Human Resources policies and procedures. Manage team member performance in a highly supportive but accountable environment, to include conducting regular meetings with division managers to provide needed direction and support to ensure the successful achievement of department and division goals. Lead and support department career progression and succession planning. Manage department completion of personnel related projects including but not limited to updating job descriptions, participating in Compensation Committee meetings, and completing and managing annual performance evaluations. Participate in hiring and selection of staff for open positions. Review and approve time sheets. Approve leave requests and authorize work hours and overtime, as needed, to ensure operational coverage
Provide Financial Reporting and Budget Support: Provide strategic input and review of financial reports such as but not limited to the Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR), Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), monthly departmental reports, Key Financial Indicators (KFI’s) prepared by the Accounting and Budget Divisions ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the City’s financial reporting. Maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and applicable state and federal regulations. Oversee compliance for assigned divisions and support audit preparation led by the Comptroller. Ensure timely and accurate submission of required reports for grants, accommodations tax, and other assigned areas. Review annexation agreement collections for annual payment computation. Provide oversight and review of other financial reports as required by state or federal law. Provide clear, succinct, and accurate data for management decision making. Provide oversight for federal award reporting under Uniform Guidance. Collaborate with the Budget Administrator, CFO and Comptroller on annual budget development, capital improvement planning, and long-term financial forecasting. Provide analysis and recommendations for policy and management decisions related to supervised divisions. Evaluate opportunities for refinancing or defeasance and ensure compliance with bond covenants and investment policies. Assist with maintaining the City’s strong credit ratings by supporting sound debt management and financial practices. Develop long-term forecasts and financial models to evaluate the fiscal impact of major initiatives, including capital improvement planning, public-private partnerships, and debt management strategies. Collaborate with departmental leadership to ensure accurate budget submissions, reviews performance against budget, and provide analysis to assist with policy and management decisions. Ensure compliance with grantor requirements and timely submission of grant reports. Monitor grant expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets. Ensure proper tracking, documentation, and reporting of grant funds. Coordinate with departments to maximize grant opportunities and ensure timely submissions
Lead Process Improvements and Internal Controls: Lead and champion process improvement initiatives and internal control enhancements. Identify opportunities for increased efficiency, transparency, and accountability. Ensure best practices and compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Provide leadership and cross-functional support for major technology initiatives, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation and optimization. Lead cross functional teams on projects and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Over six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in such functional areas as finance, accounting, investment, debt, and risk management
Must have at least four (4) years of responsible supervisory and administrative experience
Preferred
Master's degree in business administration or public administration
CPA (or equivalent professional certification) highly preferred
Professional certification such as a CGFO or CPFO
Demonstrated experience in strategic financial planning
Local government experience (municipal experience is highly preferred)
Benefits
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Term Life
Employee Supplemental Life
Spouse Term Life
Child Term Life
Short Term Disability (STD)
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Care, etc.)
General Leave is earned/accrued biweekly by all regular, full-time and permanent part-time employees as a percentage of normal work hours.
The City of Greenville observes 11 paid holidays.
The City is a member of the South Carolina State (SCRS) and Police Officers (PORS) defined benefit Retirement Systems.
Employee Recognition & Awards Program (ER&A)
Employee Service Awards
Longevity Bonus
Worker's Compensation
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
City of Pinole
The City of Pinole is a government agency serving the residents and businesses of this city.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase