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Deputy Director of Finance

Salary

$110,500.06 - $165,750.09 Annually

Location

(Metro Square) Saint Paul, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2025-00540

Department

Strategic Team

Division

Finance/Admin

Opening Date

07/15/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Union

Unrepresented

FLSA Status

exempt

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Position Summary

The current vacancy is in the Finance department.

The Deputy Director of Finance is a senior member of the Finance Department leadership team, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and responsible for leading, supervising and managing the financial functions of the Budgeting and Financial Management Analysis division.

This position provides financial management to advance the county's vision, mission, goals, core values and strategic priorities (https://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/projects-initiatives/strategic-priorities-vibrant-community) . Responsibilities include leading, managing and supervising daily operations of the Budget division in the Finance Department to inform, lead and improve the operating and capital budget processes and implementation; develop and implement budget policies, procedures and best practices; oversee the preparation of the biennial budget including being part of the core budget decision making team; manage County budgets in partnership with each service team; oversee and manage the daily operations of the County grants team; serve as acting CFO in the CFO's absence, with all delegated authorities of the Chief Financial Officer; and perform related duties as assigned.

An ideal candidate will possess the following leadership and financial competencies:

+ Promote a diverse, culturally competent and respectful workplace.

+ Serve with integrity, empower, manage and coach leadership at all levels, advance equity, value community, and invest in people.

+ Forward-thinking, high-impact, and strategic leader motivated by the advancement of the organization.

+ Highly impactful consulting, influencing and negotiation skills.

+ Ability to lead and drive organizational change.

+ Demonstrated ability to establish strategic direction aligned with organizational strategies.

+ Proven ability to drive execution; individual must be able to effectively pivot from strategic to tactical to ensure progress and meaningful impact.

+ Impactful communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage in dialogue with leadership and management teams.

+ Experience and knowledge of budgeting and government finance.

+ Experience with strategic operating and capital budget development.

+ Familiarity with state property tax and levy laws.

+ Knowledge of State and Federal laws that apply to budget development and administration.

This position will remain open for application until filled. Applicants should respond promptly as an initial screening of resumes and letters of interest will occur on August 6, 2025.

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions (http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ramsey/classspecs) . Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.

Flexible Workplace:

This position is identified under the designation of ‘flex work eligible’, meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County’s Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/Ramsey/tree/documents/1657939)

Examples of Work Performed

+ Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.

+ Direct division activities to assign and review work, answer questions, and serve as a backup when necessary to meet deadlines. Perform duties including hiring, performance development, staff evaluation, discipline, and succession planning so that qualified employees are efficiently performing well-defined tasks.

+ Direct, plan, organize, schedule, and coordinate the countywide operating and capital budget preparation and adoption cycle to comply with state statutes; develop and implement processes, forms, instructions, requirements, and guidelines according to recommended best budgeting practices; forecast multi-year fiscal requirements and recommend budget, financing, and tax levy options to the CFO and County Manager; review department budget requests and materials; participate in budget meetings with service teams and departments, the County Manager, and County Board; prepare the County Manager’s Proposed Budget, budget addenda, requests for Board action, draft Board resolutions and approved budget for presentation to the County Board; design and publish budget documents and prepare and submit various required certifications and reports to the County Auditor and state agencies.

+ Working with the Division Directors of Finance, write, disseminate, and direct the implementation of budget and financial management policies and procedures. Advise service teams and departments on financial management practices; evaluate and report financial condition; recommend budget and financial management strategies to maintain or improve financial condition; forecast multi-year revenue and expenditures; monitor and report economic conditions and demographic trends affecting county finances; analyze fiscal impact of proposed legislation; analyze property tax impact of levies and determine levy limits when applicable; research alternative revenue sources; review department outcomes and performance measures; provide long-range financial planning recommendations to the CFO and County Manager.

+ Administer the budget and manage the budget module of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) financial accounting system in compliance with county policy; direct, advise, guide, and assist service teams and departments in managing their budgets in compliance with policy, procedure, and legal requirements; suggest alternative solutions to department budget issues and concerns; approve budget adjustments within County policy; monitor, evaluate, and project actual performance against budget; report material variations and recommend financial management changes or budget adjustments requiring Board approval to the CFO.

+ Coordinate, facilitate, and provide staff support to the County Board Budget Committee of the Whole, finance-related board workshops, Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee, and ad-hoc work groups.

+ Manage the Finance Professionals Career Fellowship Program and related staff, including coaching and mentorship.

+ Serve as a lead with the Service Team Controller’s including participating in regular meetings and assisting with coordination of the group across the County.

+ Serve as the principal department liaison for finance-related issues that affect service teams, county departments and other government agencies. Develop, plan and implement outreach efforts to inform and garner compliance by affected service teams, departments and organizations.

+ Direct division activities to assign and review work, answer questions, and serve as a backup when necessary to meet deadlines. Perform duties including hiring, performance development, staff evaluation, discipline, and succession planning so that qualified employees are efficiently performing well-defined tasks.

+ Assist the CFO in management of the department and identify operational problems, issues, and obstacles regarding finance services based on data, internal audit reports, and input from service teams and operating departments. Serve as acting CFO in the CFO's absence with all delegated authorities of the CFO.

+ Manage special projects as assigned by the CFO.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: All essential functions listed above.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, or equivalent.

Experience: Six years of professional experience in budget administration, financial administration, accounting administration, or audit; at least three of which must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

Exam/Screening Process Information

This is a classified, managerial position that is exempt from the examination and certification requirements. Classified positions, so designated, shall be filled by means of an open application and screening process as stated in section 383A.288 Subd. 6 and the provisions of section 383A.289 of the Personnel Act.

This position will remain open for application until filled. Applicants should respond promptly as initial screening of applications will occur on August 6, 2025. Initial interviews of the best qualified candidates are likely to occur the week of August 25, 2025.

Interested candidates may apply by completing the online application and attaching a resume and cover letter detailing your experience including the size of the organization(s) and scope of responsibilities.

Veteran's Preference: This is a classified, managerial position that is exempt from the examination and certification requirements, holding a confidential relation to the department head or elected official. This position meets the requirements for an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Departments/Human%20Resources%20Dept/RAMSEY%20COUNTY%20EMPLOYMENT%20APPLICATION.pdf) . You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact: [email protected]