Share Email Opening Title Director of Financial Services (Accounting Manager) - VPA  Open Date 1/23/2019   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-Bargaining   Division Administration & Finance   Location Finance   Reports To Director of Budget & Accounting   Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Schedule may vary based on departmental needs.   Pay Rate $58,000 - $67,500/yr.   Description SUMMARY Plans, coordinates and administers the fiscal operations of the Venues, Parks and Arts Department. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Responsible for overseeing office functions, and the Financial Specialist II and III, Office Manager, and other part-time and full-time employees as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. • Manages assigned operations, plans and organizes workloads; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed. • Develops short and long-range plans; gathers, interprets and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies. • Develops annual operating and capital budgets in conjunction with Executive Director and/or Deputy Director of Venues, Parks and Arts based on directives from Mayor and the Department of Administration and Finance. • Makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public. • Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the general public. • Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time. • Serves as a fiscal liaison to boards, commissions, government agencies and community-based groups, as requested by Executive Director. • Manages departmental office operations, including purchasing and accounts payable. • Facilitates office organization efforts. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assumes additional responsibilities as requested. • Serves as member on various committees, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Position Requirements EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Bachelor Degree in Accounting or equivalent mix of experience and education/training. • Minimum of three years of experience in managing fiscal operations strongly preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED • Ability to communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates, providing information by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. • Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work, developing specific goals and plans to accomplish work. • Ability to coordinate the work and activities of others - getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. • Working knowledge of Excel and Word, Rectrac, Naviline. • Working knowledge of City or County government a plus. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Valid Driver’s License or ability to obtain one if driving a City vehicle. EQUIPMENT Copier, facsimile machine, computer, telephone, calculator, radio equipment, automobile, cell phone, and pagers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in office settings, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office and moderately loud in the field. Entire office is smoke free.   Required   About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play. ***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***   EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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