City of Portland - Finance Administrator - Public Works

Start Date: December 16, 2024 | End Date: June 14, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other
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City of Portland - Finance Administrator - Public Works

Up to $2,000 Sign On Bonus Available! This position is responsible work of a highly technical and fiscal nature to ensure sound stewardship of the financial resources entrusted to the Public Works department. Incumbents prepare or oversee the submission of accurate and timely financial information and reports to City/Department management, creditors, grantors, auditors and others interested in or requiring such information.

Duties May Include:

• Supervision of clerical staff.
• Prepares and monitors annual budget.
• Managing department purchases, accounts payable and receivable, cash handling practices, and enforcement of City financial policies.
• This position reports to the Public Works Director.

Requirements:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting, business, finance or related field or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applied knowledge of office management, budgeting, accounting and financial principles and policies with experience in governmental accounting.
• Experience supervising, evaluating and directing staff.
• Applied knowledge of data processing principles and structures including experience working with integrated financial management information systems.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City management, and other financial officers and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Customer service and computer skills to include Google Workspace and Windows.
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently within established policies, including the ability to experience good judgment in interpreting policies and procedures in varied situations, to prioritize work, and to adapt to changing priorities resulting from customer requests.
• Ability to work as a team member with management and other finance staff to brainstorm, problem-solve and coordinate work efforts.

Applications accepted until filled

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position (Grade C44) - $78,302 to $99,201/yr.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:


• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at [email protected]or 207-653-3615 (call or text)

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email [email protected]

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=278&sreq=4&form=5000&desc=FINANCE%20ADMINISTRATOR%20-%20PUBLIC%20WORKS





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