BUSINESS FINANCE OFFICER

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is a vibrant urban hub. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big-city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old-world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities great restaurants, and a strong ethic around environmental sustainability.

The City of Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office (ECO) strives to make Milwaukee a world class eco-city. ECO develops practical solutions that improve people’s lives, the economy, and the environment. With a relatively small staff, ECO has an outsized impact through effective collaborations with the community.  ECO provides a fast-paced and collaborative work environment where each team member has a unique opportunity to blossom as a community leader and visibly improve the City.  

The Business Finance Officer assists in overseeing the division’s budget and fiscal operations, monitoring grants, and managing requisitions and contracts. 

Budget and Financial Oversight

• Assist the ECO director in managing and overseeing all aspects of the ECO’s financial operations, including operations and maintenance (O&M), capital, and various grant budgets.
• Input ECO requisitions and pay vouchers in the City’s Financial Management System (FMIS).
• Develop and prepare grant applications, coordinate the implementation and administration of grants, and handle grant-related budgeting and financial requirements.
• Develop and administer budgetary policies and procedures through budget research, auditing, analyzing historical performance, and evaluating future opportunities. Work in concert with management to plan and develop the annual budget request. Develop revenue and capital budget forecasts.
• Serve as a liaison with the Budget Division in the Department of Administration.
• Oversee small dollar contracts.
• Communicate budget performance and fiscal policy to the Director.
• Represent the department on fiscal issues before various committees and develop departmental budget and fiscal presentations.

Strategic Planning

• Manage audits, productivity, and other studies to identify efficiencies through innovative management concepts and best practices.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Please be advised that new employees are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their employment start date or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to their employment start date.  You can find further information relative to the City’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy here. 

1. Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public affairs, business administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
2. One year of fiscal analysis, budgeting and/or related experience.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

NOTE: College transcripts are required, which must be received by the application period closing date. Transcripts should be attached to the online application. Applications without transcripts attached may be considered incomplete and may be rejected. Unofficial copies are acceptable; however, the transcripts must be legible and include the school’s name, applicant name, degree completed (if applicable), and date completed.

• A Master’s degree in public administration, public affairs, business administration, accounting, finance, or a closely- related field from an accredited college or university.
• Governmental budgeting or purchasing experience.
• Experience with the Oracle PeopleSoft Financial Management and Information System (FMIS)

Technical

• Knowledge of business administration, accounting, budgeting, and fiscal policy.
• Skill in managing financial operations, including operations and maintenance (O&M) and capital budgets.
• Knowledge of purchasing, accounts payable and receivables, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of grants administration.
• Proficiency using standard computer software, such as Microsoft Excel 
• Ability to learn enterprise financial and payroll software systems such as Oracle's PeopleSoft FMIS and CityTime.
• Ability to perform financial analysis, conduct research, and develop reports.
• Knowledge of mathematics and statistics; ability to make accurate calculations to execute various functions such as budgeting and accounting.
• Ability to read and interpret job-related documents.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Written communication skills to be able to produce clear and concise correspondence and reports.
• Verbal communication skills to be able to effectively share information with colleagues, customers, and officials.
• Presentation skills to confidently appear before various audiences regarding the department’s budget and financial activities.
• Ability to build and maintain harmonious working relationships with all levels of departmental staff, senior management, and policymakers.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Critical Thinking Skills and Professionalism

• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills as well as sound judgment.
• Organizational and planning skills to be able to effectively prioritize and accomplish tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Self-directed and detail oriented.
• Honesty, integrity, and adherence to the highest ethical standards for governmental finance officers.
• Commitment to the mission of the Environmental Collaboration Office.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2HX) is $65,594-$78,342 annually, and the resident incentive salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $67,562-$80,692. Appointment will be made in accordance with the provisions of the salary ordinance.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

· Defined Benefit Pension Plan

· 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

· Health and Dental Insurance

· Comprehensive Wellness Program

· Onsite Clinic Services

· Onsite Employee Assistance Program

· Alternative Work Schedules

· Long Term Disability Insurance

· Group Life Insurance

· Tuition Benefits

· Paid Vacation

· 11 Paid Holidays

· Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves

· Flexible Spending Arrangement

· Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after March 29, 2022.  Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• APPLICATIONS and further information can be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.