Deputy Finance Director

Deputy Finance DirectorIf you are a financial leader who values financial stewardship, collaboration, process improvement and strategic thinking, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic team to make a lasting impact. The City of Eugene is seeking a Deputy Finance Director prepared to guide financial operations and to provide strong strategic leadership. As the principal partner to the Chief Financial Officer, you will help lead the City's Finance Division and serve as a knowledgeable advisor to City leadership and departments across the organization. This is an opportunity to help shape the financial future of a dynamic city organization and to demonstrate what thoughtful, accountable, service-centered leadership looks like in public service. The successful candidate will build a cohesive partnership with the Chief Financial Officer, lead the Finance Division and help shape the future direction of the Finance function at the City.Your leadership will champion our core values:Trust & Confidence - Build lasting trust through authentic partnerships, responsive service and a culture of mutual respectStrategic Partnership & Excellence – Thoughtful, knowledgeable strategic partners who deliver efficient, high-quality solutions that move the organization forward.Strong Financial Stewardship – Build on a strong financial legacy to modernize financial operations and provide strategic financial guidance to develop long term fiscal stability across the organization.What We're Looking For:A strategic thinker who can balance vision with operational excellenceA leader who is curious about future service delivery options and has experience leading through changing environments and process improvement effortsSomeone who thrives on new challenges and is skilled at finding collaborative solutions.Position Information:Classification: Finance Director, DeputySalary Range: $125,174.40 - $169,000.00 AnnuallyDepartment/Division: Central Services/FinanceUnion Representation: Non-Represented, Non-exemptWork Location: 500 E 4th Ave Eugene, OR 97401Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with flexibility per business needBilingual Pay Benefit : This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see "Supplemental Information" at the end of the posting for more information.Living & Working in Eugene : Information about living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more can be found on our website.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Experience:Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in finance administration and management, public administration and research, including two years of supervisory or program management experience.Experience working for a government agency is preferred. Experience in government accounting or working as a municipal auditor may also be preferred.Education:Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field.Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration is preferred.BackgroundMust pass a background check.Supplemental InformationThe City of Eugene encourages individuals of all communities and backgrounds to apply for job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to the public. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable knowledge, skills, and abilities from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.