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Financial Analysis and Monitoring - Analyzes and re- searches proposed projects and financial questions to foster informed decisions. There are three areas of work concentration within this Division: Economic Incentive Programs, including TlFs; Bond Issues; and Special Projects such as financial impact of proposed legislation, new and existing revenue analysis and projections, etc, Purchasing and Supplies - Provides value-added professional procurement services based on customer requirements and objectives, in the most timely, effective, efficient, and economical manner. The City uses DemandStar by Onvia as its portal to online procurement. Re\'enue - Administers, collects, and enforces City ordi- nonces relati\.eto taxes and licenses. This Division is the single largest Division in terms of FTEs with 66 autho- rized positions. Financiol Support Services - Provides City Associates with training necessary to utilize Finance Department- reloted systems and promotes future technological odvoncements for the bl'nl'fit of the City through com- munication,efficiency studies,ond educotion. There ore four oreas of concentration within this Division: Training Services County ICity Cooperative Efforts Communications within the FinanCl' Department Technology and thl' Future Trc.lsury - Provides coshiering operations, cdsh m'1I1- ogement, debt issuance dnd ddministration, property tox administration, ond special assessment billing ond collection. The management of all City bank accounts including the investment of available cash is performed by the Treasury Associates. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Duties and Responsibilities The Director of Finance performs complex and challeng- ing work providing management direction and policy determination for all Finance Departmentdivisions. The Director is responsible for the cost effective management of the City's fiscal affairs. The Director consults with and advises the City Manager, Council Members and other officials on fiscal matters and cooperates with other departments in special programs related to finance. Sev- eral important issues which the new Director will lead in addressing are: 1. Creatively Leveraging City Assets to Assist in Over- all City Development Aggressively and Creatively Pursuing Earnings, Tax Collections and Other Re\'enues Due to the City Approvaland Management of Significant New Bond Issue Revenues Diagnosing Fiscal Trends and Shaping the De- partment to Meet Those Needs and Maximize Opportunities Managing Department Staff in a Responsive Man- nerin a Participative/Teom Management Approach 2. 3, 4. 5. [n addition to managing the Fin'1I1ce Deportment activi- ties described above, the Director serves as a Board Member on various Boards including the Economic De- velopmentCorporation, Truman Medicol Center,Chom- bel' of Commerce To, Committee, and all municipal pension boards. CANDIDATE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA The current and predictable issues, needs and ch.11- lenges confronting the Finonce DepartmentoftheCity of Konsas City coil for particul.1r e'peril'nce, skills, style, values and profl'ssional commitment on the part of Kans.1s City's next Director of Finance. Candidates, ide- al/If, should possess achievement and abilities in the followingareasas well as possess manogementstyll-ond personal troits similar to those set forth, So[ary is ontici- poted to be in the tipper holf of the currl'l1t solary range of$RIJ,2IJR to $145,464. Final storting so[ary is negotiable, dependent upon experience, quolifications, and profes- sional achievement. If the selected candidate is not cur- rentlya resident of Kansas City, residency in thl' City will be required after appointment. Education and Experience Have achieved a baccalaureate degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or re- lated field, with a graduate degree highly desirable, but not required. Achievement of a CPA a plus, but not required. Have significant and progressive background and experience and a good track record as a Finance Director or Senior Assistant Director with a munici- pal finance organization of significant size and complexity, Possess thorough knowledge, financial management,