The Tacoma Police Department is seeking a manager to be part of the leadership team in the Financial Services Division. The Police Financial Manager will manage a staff of three and will oversee all financial operations to include budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, grants, financial reporting, auditing, and cash management functions. These activities are supported by SAP business processes.
This position is responsible for financial analysis, planning, and financial decision-making processes within the Tacoma Police Department.
WHY WORK FOR THE CITY?
The City of Tacoma is nestled along the shores of Commencement Bay in Washington State and offers many community parks, miles of beautiful waterfront, hiking & biking trails, golf courses, museums, and a world-class zoo with an aquarium. Tacoma also serves as a gateway to some of the most magnificent natural wonders in the world, such as Puget Sound, Mount Rainier National Park, and the Olympic Peninsula.
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits for the whole family; paid holidays and personal time off; participation in Tacoma's Public Employees' Retirement System and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities. For more information on the City of Tacoma's benefit package feel free to explore City of Tacoma Benefits.
City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
An equivalent combination to: a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration or related field and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the preparation and management of governmental budgets, banking and investment activities of a government entity, or in general governmental accounting including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
** Please note: positions assigned to the Tacoma Police Department require an extensive background screening, including, but not limited to, fingerprinting and/or a polygraph test.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Cost and Revenue Analysis
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and sound cash management
- Techniques, methods, and terminology used in budget analysis and financial reporting
- Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
- Principles and practices of supervision and training
- Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
- City organization, operations, policies, and objectives
SKILLS:
- Prepare preliminary and annual budget for Tacoma Police Department
- Analyze, review and prepare financial reports and supporting documents
- Prepare forecasts, projections, and models related to financial position of Tacoma Police Department
- Review and evaluate complex financial information and make appropriate recommendations
- Monitor and approve budget expenditures, amendments, and re-appropriations
- Read, interpret, apply, and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Meet schedules and timelines
- Work independently with little direction
- Plan and organize work
- Select, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel
To be considered for this career opportunity:
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter describing your experience, training, and expertise as it relates to the responsibilities of this position. Please answer all supplemental questions fully. Applications received without all the requested materials may not progress in the selection process.
Applicants who have the strongest background related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in an interview and work assessment.
Appointment is subject to successful completion of an extensive police background check.
Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from Cityoftacoma.org and/or neogov.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend an hour or more entering the required information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.
For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact Human Resources at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 pm on the closing date. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.
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