Finance & Support Services Director - Police

Town of Barnstable; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Barnstable is hiring a Finance & Support Services Director for the Police Department. This role includes overseeing a complex $20 million budget, managing personnel matters, and coordinating disaster claims. Ideal candidates will have over seven years in management, with at least four in supervision.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Proficiency in the Munis financial system and municipal finance is preferred. This is an essential position within the management team.

Qualifications

• More than seven years of progressively responsible experience in management, four years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in municipal finance is beneficial.
• Proven ability to manage, organize, plan, and control a multifaceted business unit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fiscal responsibility of a $20 million budget for the Police Department.
• Supervise four professional positions directly and manage personnel issues.
• Coordinate disaster claims and manage Volunteers in Policing Program.

Skills

Management principles

Organizational skills

Financial principles

Grant administration

High computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration/management, public administration, or human resources

Tools

Munis financial accounting system

Job description

Finance & Support Services Director - Police

The Finance and Support Service Director has primary responsibility for fiscal oversight of the complex $20 Million budget, finance, purchasing, grant, cash accounts and certain other support service and business functions of the Police Department. Responsible for the proper maintenance of certain cash funds and reporting. Works with Chief Procurement Officer and Town Legal on large contractual proposals to ensure compliance with MGL c. 30B and Town Administrative Code. Additionally oversees on a dotted-line basis 27 full-time and 10 part-time civilian employees of the Department and advocates for them so that support services operates in an efficient and effective manner. This position is also responsible for the management of the Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Program; and for coordinating and submitting disaster claims on behalf of the Town of Barnstable. Position is an integral part of the management team and police business process.

Position works under the administrative direction of the Chief of Police. Directly supervises four professional positions of a highly responsible nature.

Routinely is called upon to deal with personnel issues pertaining to both sworn and civilian personnel. Reviews and rewrites job descriptions for all civilian positions for review and grading by Town HR and union. Oversees interviewing and hiring process for all non-sworn positions. Represents police management in disciplinary actions or proceedings of civilian staff. Coordinates the completion of all performance appraisals for non-sworn staff.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration/management, public administration, human resources management, or other related field; more than seven years of progressively responsible experience in management, four of which have been in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in municipal finance is beneficial.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill

Knowledge

Knowledge of Management principals and organizational, human resources and financial principles. Thorough knowledge of the Town’s Administrative Code, c401, article IX, and MGL c.30B, with respect to purchasing. Thorough knowledge of the town’s financial accounting system (Munis) and the police records tracking and time-keeping system. Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations relevant to allowances applicable under Federal/State Forfeiture Trust Fund monies and all grant funding.

Ability

Proven ability to manage, organize, plan and control a multifaceted business unit. Ability to develop and effectively manage a complex operating budget. Ability to conduct cost analyses and prepare comprehensive reports. Ability to evaluate, prioritize and schedule workloads. Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people including personnel; the public and official representatives. Ability to apply creative problem solving. Ability to locate, prepare and administer grants. Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken word. Comfort with numbers and mathematical concepts. Ability to multitask and manage time.

Skills

High level of computer skills, with proficiency in spreadsheets, word-processing, database and other specialized software programs.

Apply online: www.barnstable.gov under Employment