FINANCIAL MANAGER

Introduction

** THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF MILWAUKEE EMPLOYEES ONLY**

Purpose

The Financial Manager in the Department of Public Works (DPW) organizes, coordinates, directs, and administers the Parking Section's financial activities to ensure its financial health.

Essential Functions

Financial Management and Administration

• Develop annual budgets and provide financial management and administration of over $45 million.
• Manage and monitor operating expenditures for parking enforcement, the City Tow Lot, five parking structures, fifty parking lots, and the parking meter shop.
• Monitor revenues from parking citations, parking meters, night parking permits, parking structures, parking lots, miscellaneous leases, tow fees, vehicle auctions, and vehicle disposal.
• Develop and monitor expenditures of parking capital improvement budget.
• Track and analyze funds, sales, and usage of the various parking activities; investigate irregular reports or activities.
• Investigate methods of increasing productivity to reduce the percentage increase in annual expenditures through the use of technology.
• Assist with procurement projects and provide analytical assistance.
• Respond to open records requests.
• Testify before Common Council Committees and state legislative committees as needed.

Contract Management

• Manage Parking services contracts for overarching compliance with managers.
• Respond to complaints of contractors and follow up with management to correct contractor issues.
• Meet with contractors regarding technology planned to improve productivity.
• Oversee contract renewals.
• Write, bid out, and administer contracts.

Streetcar Support

• Provide financial analysis for the Streetcar unit.
• Provide analysis of ridership, research rate methodologies, and monitor accounts.
• Conduct data reporting for grants.
• Organize invoices and ensure timely payments.

Parking Management

• Create and administer contracts and leases for City-owned parking facilities.
• Create and administer leases for City-owned parking lots and partial spaces in select lots.
• Oversee insurance requirements, ensuring they are met and retained.
• Oversee the Parking Services Supervisors who are tasked with maintaining Parking Structures and Surface Lots.
• Oversee invoices, ensuring they are sent out and paid per the lease terms.
• Prepare bid outs and administer up to three contracts for the plowing and removal of snow, mowing, and lot clean-up for the City's parking lots.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

The Financial Manager must be willing and able to:

• File a statement of economic interests in accordance with the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Chapter 303-Code of Ethics.

Minimum Requirements

1. Regular status as a City of Milwaukee employee, having successfully completed a probationary period for a civil service position, or status as a City of Milwaukee employee in a fixed-term position.
2. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
3. Five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, and/or financial management.
4. Valid State of Wisconsin Driver's License at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
5. Good driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates' education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offer.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Technical

• Advanced knowledge of general accounting and finance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of statistical and system analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of budgeting practices and principles to prepare capital and operating budgets.
• Knowledge of revenue/expense forecasting principles and techniques.
• Proficiency using standard computer software and programs such as Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to use Financial Management Information System (FMIS) query functions.
• Ability to research and develop analytic and statistical methodologies.
• Ability to prepare statistical reports with clear and concise recommendations, including the ability to analyze and make recommendations concerning the financial impact of parking programs and operations.
• Ability to implement changes in work processes with demonstrated improvements and efficiencies.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply complex rules and regulations.

Leadership and Supervisory

• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to effectively lead and supervise staff members, including the ability to establish policies and deadlines, set goals and expectations, assign and review work, monitor employee performance, provide training and feedback, and address employee problems.
• Ability to foster an environment of inclusion wherein all employees are treated respectfully, are valued for their strengths, and feel that they can safely express themselves.
• Ability to prepare and efficiently manage a budget and department resources.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Written communication skills to prepare clear and concise business correspondence and reports.
• Ability to produce data reports and financial materials so individuals at all levels of the organization can understand them.
• Verbal communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely and explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences both large and small.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with managers, direct reports, other City staff, elected officials, community partners, and outside agencies.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people whose backgrounds may differ from one's own.

Judgment and Professionalism

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze and report on financial data.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and a high degree of organizational skills.
• Ability to meet competing, challenging, and ever-changing priorities.
• Ability to work within tight time constraints.
• Ability to effectively evaluate or make independent decisions based on experience, knowledge, and training.
• High degree of initiative and dedication to process improvement.
• Initiative, honesty, integrity, and responsible stewardship of City of Milwaukee resources.

Current Salary

The current salary range (1KX) is $108,967-$131,235 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $113,326-$136,484 annually. Appointment will be made in accordance with the provisions of the City of Milwaukee Salary Ordinance.


Selection Process

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of related education, experience, and accomplishments, an evaluation of written communication, interviews, and/or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations and the Department of Public Works reserve the right to call only the most qualified candidates to proceed in the selection process. Information from the selection process will be used to make a hiring decision. Selected candidates will be transferred and/or promoted to the position.


INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the City's needs have been met. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the selection process at the time and place designated by the hiring authority.


NOTE : Transfer/Promotional Opportunities and Promotional Examinations are not open to Milwaukee Public Schools employees or to the public. Only current City of Milwaukee employees and civilian personnel in MFD and MPD, hired through a City Service Commission process, who have successfully completed a probationary period for a Civil Service position, or who have status as a City of Milwaukee employee in a fixed-term position, will be considered. Individuals with exempt, provisional, temporary, or emergency appointments are not eligible for transfer.

Additional Information

• APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Conclusion

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.