Deputy Director of Finance and Administration

Reporting to the Department Head, Deputy Directors function at the highest level of department management and are responsible for all functions and activities of a major division or area. Under general direction of the Chief Adult Probation Officer of the Adult Probation Department (ADP), the Deputy Director of Finance and Administrative Services is senior executive-level manager that plans, develops and implements all fiscal and administrative functions and activities of the department. This position oversees the financial, budgetary, procurement, fiscal and administrative affairs of the Adult Probation Department. The incumbent advises the Chief Adult Probation Officer on financial and budgetary issues, operations, human resources planning and administrative policy and legislative matters.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops and implements all fiscal and administrative functions and activities of the department; Oversees financial, budgetary, procurement, fiscal and administrative affairs; Advises the Chief Adult Probation Officer on financial and budgetary issues, operations, human resources planning and administrative policy and legislative matters; Serves as subject matter expert overseeing accounting and budgeting structures and hierarchies; Develops and coordinates budget development processes and strategies; Oversees all procurement including request for proposal and other solicitation and personal service contract development; Manages and oversees all areas of human resources; Monitors, analyzes, and interprets federal, state and local legislation and regulations; Plans, organizes, and manages day-to-day operations of the Finance and Administrative Services; Supervises and trains staff; Represents the department for budgeting, accounting, and financial related matters

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field; Three (3) years of progressively responsible managerial experience directing a complex financial and administrative operation, all of which must include supervisory experience; Education substitution: Additional years of experience as listed above may substitute up to two years of the required degree (on a year for year basis)