Job Information
City of Chicago Deputy Commissioner (Finance) - Dept. of Housing in Chicago, Illinois
412358BR
Auto req ID:
412358BR
Company:
City of Chicago
Job Code:
Finance_ Finance
Job Description:
The Deputy Commissioner of Finance leads and oversees the financial, accounting, budgetary, grant, and contract administration operations for both the Department of Planning and Development and the Department of Housing, and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plans and directs the work of managerial staff engaged in managing, analyzing, and reporting on financial matters (e.g., economic data, procurement and contracting processes, revenues and disbursements, long-term debt payments, fund investments cost allocation) for the Department of Planning and Development and the Department of Housing
Oversees the development of annual operating budgets for each of the departments
Approves program and operational budgets and amendments for appropriateness of funding
Directs the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure sound fiscal management and operational efficiency
Oversees the accounts payable and revenue management functions for both departments and ensures timely payments to vendors
Oversees the financial management and operations of Federal, State, and local grants including cost allocation and personnel time tracking and activity reporting system
Monitors expenditures from grant funds, ensuring spending practices follow contract provisions and government regulations
Establishes and implements internal auditing systems and financial controls to ensure the appropriate use of funding
Oversees and authorizes the preparation of fiscal reports summarizing and forecasting the department’s financial position
Works closely with department bureaus to understand fiscal needs and assist with cost/benefit analysis
Oversees the research and development of end user requirements and specifications for Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and bids to be advertised and the evaluation criteria for evaluation committees
Oversees the negotiation and monitoring of disadvantaged, minority, and woman-owned business enterprise (DBE/MBE/WBE) programs
Develops and implements procurement and delegate agency contracting policies and procedures
Functions as departmental liaison on financial-related issues to the Office of Budget and Management, City Comptroller’s Office, Department of Procurement Services, Risk Management, Department of Law, and government and delegate agencies
Makes staffing-related decisions for division staff (e.g., hiring plans, work scheduling, labor/employee relations, professional development, training, and onboarding, etc.)
Additional duties may be required for this position
Position Title:
Deputy Commissioner (Finance) - Dept. of Housing
Job Category:
Finance
Minimum Education Required:
Associates
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other:
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
City*:
Chicago
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
At least nine (9) years of managerial or project management work experience, OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Finance, or a related field, PLUS at least seven (7) years of managerial or project management work experience, OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Finance, or a related field, PLUS at least five (5) years of managerial or project management work experience, OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Finance, or a related field, PLUS at least four (4) years of managerial or project management work experience
State*:
Illinois