Chief Financial Officer, Chief of Utility FinancesDepartment: Department of Public WorksPosition Type: Non-Civil Service/Full-time/BenefitedSalary Range: Commensurate with experienceThe Baltimore City's Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking a dynamic, results-driven, goal-oriented individual to fill the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Public Works (DPW), the CFO plans and oversees financial systems for the agency including financial analysis and planning, budgeting, rates, capital financing, risk management, debt management, cost control, contracts, procurement, accounting, financial and management reporting, and auditing.The CFO promotes and maintains effective financial management practices by providing financial support and advice to the Director, Deputy Director, Bureau Heads, and other leadership team members. The CFO has seven direct reports and oversees a staff of 50 FTEs including the following offices: Office of Accounting, Office of Budget and Financial Planning, Office of Contract Administration, and Office of Procurement.DPW is the largest agency in the City of Baltimore and is by far its most complex municipal operation, with a workforce budgeted at 2,800 employees, a $660 million annual operating budget, and a six-year $1.8 billion capital budget. DPW is a 24/7 operation with a diverse set of responsibilities affecting every neighborhood in Baltimore.The two bureaus that are the face of DPW include:The Bureau of Solid Waste (BSW): Dedicated to cleaning City neighborhoods, divided into divisions responsible for waste management and disposal.The Bureau of Water and Wastewater (BWW): Responsible for sourcing raw water and treating and distributing drinking water to two million residents, as well as wastewater management.Duties and Responsibilities:Provides direction and support to managers in the development and management of the budget, fiscal systems and reports, long and short-term revenue forecasting, utility rate analysis and recommendations, cost of service analysis and findings, and fiscal monitoring.Develops financial alternatives/strategies, provides oversight on all business plans and transactions, following trends to provide guidance in financial issue problem solving.Oversees and monitors the day-to-day operations of the assigned divisions and works with management throughout the agency to ensure long-range people strategies, business goals, objectives, and initiatives best serve the agency's goals.
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