Manager - Business (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)

City of Dallas; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas seeks a Manager - Business to provide comprehensive management of the department's financial, budgetary, and administrative functions to meet goals in a cost-efficient and effective manner.

You will supervise staff, oversee budgeting, accounting, internal controls, and reporting, and coordinate with city leadership to ensure compliant operations and strong business services for the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or Management field.
• Five years of experience in purchasing/procurement, budgeting, accounting, financial analysis/reports and/or revenue collections.
• Three years of supervisory/management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages, oversees, supervises, and supports staff across department business needs; oversees financial, accounting and budgeting processes; leads budget development, implementation and monitoring, audits, grants management, and vendor relations.
• Identifies and implements changes to improve operations and department-wide administrative control and management; oversees department technology needs.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Public administration

Leadership

Purchasing

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration/Management

Job description

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Job Summary Job Description Overview

The Manager - Business provides and performs comprehensive management and oversight of the department's business, financial, and administrative functions to ensure the department meets goals and objectives as established by the City Council, City Manager and department director in a cost-efficient and effective manner.

Essential Functions

• 1 Manages, oversees, supervises, and supports activities of staff supporting the business needs of various departments; oversees and manages department's financial, accounting and budgeting processes and functions; leads the annual budget development, implementation and monitoring, internal audits, grants management, Tax Increment (TIF) tracking and reporting, purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, credit card management, paymaster functions, cash balance analysis, encumbrance management, vendor relations, journal vouchers and internal transfers, internal controls coordination, and general ledger.
• 2 Identifies, determines, and reviews needed areas of change or development and institutes changes to improve operations and facilitate stronger business administration, control, and management; provides management oversight of department technology needs related to computers, software, telephones, multi-purpose photocopiers, and plotter.
• 3 Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors compliance, and evaluates policies and procedures; reviews and oversees work schedules of others all subordinate levels and provides technical and operational direction for business needs and services.
• 4 Establishes, develops, and implement short-, mid- and long-term goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals, and directs evaluation activities.
• 5 Supports, directs, and oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies; leads and participates in special investigations, internal audits, and research studies to enhance the business services of the City.
• 6 Oversees the preparation of and evaluates budget development and budget requests; identifies and realizes expenses and revenue and makes competent recommendations for business budgets for related departments and services.
• 7 Serves as the department's management liaison and oversee the department's implementation of city-wide business and emergency operations systems.
• 8 Represents the City at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees; testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings as appropriate.
• 9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• 1 Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulation
• 2 Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• 3 Knowledge of office management principles
• 4 Knowledge of the principles and practices of department-level accounts payable
• 5 Knowledge of performance management and measures
• 6 Ability to manage unit/program activities through the supervision of subordinate supervisors.
• 7 Ability to develop and implement budget.
• 8 Ability to establish and obtain operating long-range goals and objectives for unit.
• 9 Ability to devise solutions to administrative problems and to plan, assign, delegate responsibility.
• 10 Ability to develop and evaluate administrative polices and procedures.
• 11 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• 12 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in a Business, Public Administration, or Management field.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience in: Purchasing/procurement Budgeting Accounting Financial analysis/reports and/or Revenue collections AND Three (3) years of supervisory/management responsibilities (This experience may be included in the required experience listed.)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

EQUIVALENCY

High school diploma or GED plus nine (9) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.

Associate degree in any field plus seven (7) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.

Bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus seven (7) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.

Master's degree or higher in a specified field plus three (3) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.

Salary Range

Salary Range $81,120.00 - $101,400.00 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.

Contact

Questions? Contact our recruiting departments: Civil Service - [e-mail] Talent - Acquisition [e-mail]