The Finance Director will be responsible for overseeing the general accounting, budget, grants, procurement/purchasing, audit, cash and investments, AP/AR, and fiscal operations for the Planning Department and will lead the Finance operation of the BPDA.
Candidates should have significant financial and budgeting knowledge and experience, along with strong leadership skills. The position provides strategic management of the agency’s finances and budget.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with leaders within the department to articulate strategic priorities in annual budget requests and represent the department throughout the budget process.
Oversee, update, and participate in the formulation of internal policies, procedures, and controls that govern all fiscal activity. Ensure compliance with city, state, federal, and professional standards and regulations.
Develop, recommend, and administer the operating budget for the BPDA, City of Boston Planning Department, and affiliates.
Through a subordinate manager (Controller), manage accounting operations, hold cash management responsibilities and ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly statements.
Through Budget Director, manage development and administration of organizational operating and capital budgets, integration of department budgets into combined plan, and preparation, distribution, and analysis of budget variance reports.
Through subordinate managers (Budget Director and Procurement Manager), manage purchasing and procurement functions. Ensure compliance with city, state and federal requirements. Ensure purchases deliver optimum cost-to-value, receive proper approvals, and that equitable procurement practices are implemented.
Lead preparation and interpretation of financial performance and planning reports. Manage and monitor cash flow and liquidity. Identify and interpret financial trends and patterns, assess their impact; recommend and implement appropriate responses.
Direct independent, federal, and state audits. Maintain current knowledge of GAAP and regulatory changes.
Provide management direction and guidance to staff; resolve issues. Recommend selection of Finance staff; provide training and coaching. Conduct performance reviews; recommend personnel actions.
Ensure an up-to-date leasing database, appropriate and timely tenants billing and rent collection.Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration or related field. Significant, direct experience may substitute for part of the degree requirement.
CPA certification or equivalent experience preferred, plus ten years of progressively responsible, related experience in fiscal management, including a minimum of three years of direct supervisory experience.
Familiarity with Massachusetts procurement rules and regulations as set forth by the Massachusetts Inspector General’s Office and Attorney General.
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Salary Range: $145,000 – $165,000