City of Springfield, Oregon FINANCE DIRECTOR

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1 City of Springfield, Oregon FINANCE DIRECTOR

2 Proud History, Bright Future THE COMMUNITY Nestled between the beautiful McKenzie and Willamette Rivers in the Southern Willamette Valley, Springfield, Oregon, is a city in Lane County. Covering 15.6 square miles, the city is adjacent to I-5 and is within the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. With a population of 62,353, Springfield is the second-most populous city in the metropolitan area after Eugene. Springfield is a family-friendly community where a healthy economy and numerous historical aspects of Oregon s past have blended into a vibrant place to call home. The City has a median income of $41,911 and an average home value of $183,231. Springfield capitalizes on traditional wood products, emerging high-technology industries, and a diversifying economy. The city has the fourth largest industrial area in Oregon, with highly respected companies having large investments in Springfield, such as Roseburg Forest Products, So Delicious Dairy Free, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Mckenzie- Willamette Medical Center, and PeaceHealth. Major forest products companies, including International Paper (formerly Weyerhaeuser), Rosboro Lumber, and Kingsford Charcoal, maintain a strong presence and a long-term positive impact on the community. The city received the 2016 Oregon Best Cross Laminated Timber Design Award. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the abundant recreation opportunities the Willamalane Park and Recreation District offers, from its exceptional walking, biking, and running trails to its scenic rivers. The McKenzie River is world-famous for fly fishing and summer steelhead, and the Willamette River boasts excellent fishing and is popular for whitewater rafting. Within a two-hour drive from Springfield, residents and visitors find many other outdoor recreational opportunities such as the Oregon Coast with world-class golf courses and sand-surfing, skiing in the Cascade Mountains, and windsurfing in the Columbia River Gorge. Springfield s vibrant, historic downtown has received continued positive recognition in the media and community for its revitalization efforts. It has transformed into an arts and antiques haven, with the Emerald Art Center, numerous art galleries, extensive murals and public art, plentiful antique and resale shops, and a monthly art walk. Also downtown is the Richard E. Wildish Community Theater that focuses on dance, musical presentations, full theatrical productions, and film festivals. Residents have access to a variety of other performing arts, such as symphony, opera, musical theater, and major college sports at the University of Oregon and Oregon State University. Craft breweries round out the scene downtown. A variety of family-friendly activities are available year round in Springfield, including park concerts, outdoor movies, fishing tournaments, holiday festivals and parades, and Splash!, the city s indoor water park. Public education in the city is provided by the Springfield Public School District, serving 10,600 students in Springfield and east-central Lane County. The District consists of 12 elementary schools, five middle schools (one of which is a leadership focused charter school), and five high schools, including a small learning community high school, an arts-focused charter high school, and a leadership-focused charter high school. The district offers a strong core educational program across all its schools. For more information, visit the district's website. There are also several universities and community colleges nearby, including University of Oregon, Oregon State University (41 miles away in Corvallis), Lane Community College, and Pioneer Pacific College.

3 GOVERNANCE & ORGANIZATION The City of Springfield has operated under a home-rule charter since 1947, with a council-manager form of government. The City Council, comprised of volunteers, consists of one person nominated from each of six wards and elected by voters at large. The Mayor is elected by citywide vote, and Mayor and Council elections are nonpartisan. The Mayor and City Council members serve four-year, overlapping terms with no term limits. The City Council sets overall City policy and establishes goals for the City. The Mayor and City Council appoint the City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judges, and community members who serve on advisory committees. The City of Springfield is a value-focused organization that emphasizes excellent customer relations and service within the context of an overall philosophy of team management and support of a work/life balance for its employees. The City is also characterized as a high-performance, highquality organization where continuity of effort and service emerges from employees with a strong commitment to public service. The City is very responsive to its community members, and public involvement in governance is highly encouraged to ensure services meet community expectations and needs. In response, Springfield residents consistently support public tax and bond measures to pay for its services. With 390 full-time employees, the City of Springfield is a can-do organization that enjoys a reputation for making good things happen. The City is not bound by tradition and is known for its many innovations. Springfield has received numerous MarCom Awards for city promotions. The City has a fiscal year 2018 budget of $321 million and is on a July 1 through June 30 fiscal year. Council Goals/Objectives: Provide financially responsible and innovative government services Encourage economic development and revitalization through community partnerships Strengthen public safety by leveraging partnerships and resources Foster an environment that values diversity and inclusion Maintain and improve infrastructure and facilities Promote and enhance the hometown feel while focusing on livability and environmental quality

4 Passion-Integrity-Results ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The mission of the Finance Department is to: Provide professional oversight and consultation to City programs and services regarding financial, accounting, and budgetary practices Ensure compliance with all financial and budgetary regulations and with the laws that protect the safety and quality of life for residents in the community Maintain public confidence in the ability of the legal judicial system to uphold the rule of law Fairly and impartially resolve legal contests in a timely manner The Department has nine programs used for tracking activities and accounting for the FTE in the department. The staff is equally divided between the finance division and the municipal court division. Of the nine programs in the budget, five are in the finance division (accounts payable, audit & reporting, budget development, procurement, and treasury) and the remaining four are all associated with the municipal court. The total annual departmental budget is $3.2 million. The Accounting Manager, Court Supervisor, Budget Officer, and the Procurement & Contracts Manager report directly to the Finance Director. ABOUT THE POSITION Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Finance Director performs duties directing the activities of the City s Finance Department, including financial reporting, budget management, economic forecasting, treasury, purchasing, accounts payable, and payroll. This position serves as City Treasurer and the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Finance Officer. Responsibilities include: Planning, coordinating, directing, and evaluating the operations of the Finance Department Developing concepts and philosophy that guides the fiscal operations for the City Administering overall City budget and long-range financial planning activities to include the control of city revenues and expenditures Providing financial management and planning guidance to the City Manager, budget committee, and various other committees, departments, boards, commissions, and City Council Directing personnel Developing and administering budget Serving on the City Executive Team Completing complex staff reports and difficult research and analyses of City fiscal programs, systems, and issues

5 LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION In the next fiscal year, each of the department s program areas is planning to make improvements to the services being provided. The Budget program will be working with CMO and Council to continue the identification of strategic outcomes and incorporating this into the priority based budgeting efforts. Municipal Court is working on a proposal to introduce additional alternative sentencing options into the court system to address both mental health issues and recidivism efforts. Accounting is still responding to the needs of City departments. The Procurement and Contract program will be working to identify technological solutions streamlining the preparation of solicitations and contracts across all departments. The Finance Department will be involved in financing urban renewal districts that are currently underway. The new Finance Director will also have opportunities to look at operations and help take the department to a higher level. IDEAL CANDIDATE The City of Springfield seeks an innovative, highly ethical leader with a strong sense of initiative to become its new Finance Director. The chosen candidate will be an approachable management professional who has an outgoing personality and passion for municipal government. It will be critical for the new Finance Director to operate with a high degree of integrity, honesty, trust, and openness and foster an environment of financial transparency and respect. A dedicated public servant with a collaborative management style, the Finance Director will be focused on team building and internal customer service and can serve as a change agent. The next Finance Director should be an excellent communicator and advocate for the City. The ideal candidate will have highly developed communication, presentation, and media skills and will be a good listener who is forward-thinking, broad-minded, receptive to new ideas, and encourages an inclusive and collaborative working environment. The new Finance Director should be able to speak effectively in high-pressure situations, explain financial systems in simple terms, possess strong negotiation skills, and be able to assess complex proposals and contracts. Understanding city, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as related to municipal finance operations will be crucial. The new Finance Director must have the ability to strategically analyze a problem, recommend creative solutions, and make sound decisions. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented but also able to see the big picture and utilize strong financial forecasting skills. The Finance Director must be able to work independently while also functioning effectively within the organizational structure. The selected candidate should have thorough knowledge of, and experience with, capital financing methods and procedures, economic development, municipal bonds, and financial management of public-private partnerships. An ability to expertly plan and manage multiple projects with changing priorities that have citywide financial implications will be essential. A tech-minded candidate who will seek out innovative approaches to budgeting, staffing, and strategic planning is strongly desired. Staff development, relationship building, coaching, and inspiring high-performing teams will be important priorities for the next Finance Director. A dedicated, approachable, and hard-working leader who can encourage accountability, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and treat team members fairly will be essential in taking the Finance Department to the next level. The chosen candidate must also be able to recognize and embrace the role of internal service provider to other departments.

6 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE The selected candidate must hold a bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field. Seven to 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in financial operations is required, along with at least five years of management experience, including two years of executive management experience. A valid driver s license at time of appointment is required. Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience may be considered qualifying. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The hiring range for this outstanding opportunity is between $92,290- $129,189, depending on qualifications and experience. The City of Springfield provides a comprehensive benefits package including excellent medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage; free medical care for employees and dependents when accessed through the City s employee wellness center; a city-paid life and AD&D insurance policy; ten paid holidays in addition to paid time off; and a phone allowance. The City participates in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) and contributes both the employee s 6% portion and the employers contribution amount to the State of Oregon. For more information on the City s benefit offerings, please go to the City s website: APPLICATION PROCESS Please apply online at: For more information on this position contact: Ron Holifield, CEO Strategic Government Resources Ron@GovernmentResource.com This position is open until filled. To view the status of this position, please visit: The City of Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. Applicants selected as finalists for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check. RESOURCES City of Springfield springfield-or.gov Springfield Chamber of Commerce springfield-chamber.org Travel Lane County eugenecascadescoast.org