Description

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Finance Department is seeking a Deputy Finance Director to provide strategic oversight and leadership for the Central Payroll Division, ensuring that payroll operations are accurate, compliant, efficient, and aligned with citywide goals. Reporting to the Assistant Finance Director and exercising significant independent judgment, this role evaluates and improves payroll policies, procedures, and programs while resolving complex financial and technical issues. The position plays a key role in advancing the Finance Department's Strategic Plan and implementing the City's first Time and Labor system, requiring strong expertise in governmental accounting, payroll administration, labor regulations, and tax compliance. As a key advisor, the Deputy Finance Director provides cross-departmental guidance and strategic support on payroll matters across the City.

Key responsibilities include: 

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Central Payroll Division (14 positions), ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for all City employees and retirees, supported by strong internal controls and audit readiness. 
Develop, implement, and maintain citywide payroll policies and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including FLSA, IRS rules, garnishments, labor agreements, and related financial reporting requirements. 
Oversee all payroll-related financial reporting and tax obligations, including quarterly and annual filings, year-end reporting, reconciliation of payroll liabilities, and review of proposed state legislation for fiscal and operational impacts. 
Lead strategic planning, performance management, and continuous improvement of payroll operations by establishing KPIs, operational benchmarks, and cross-department coordination with HR, Retirement, and ERP teams. 
Provide strategic oversight of payroll systems, including system governance (eCHRIS/Peoplesoft), performance, maintenance, enhancements, and implementation of new modules such as the Time and Labor system.
Advise executive leadership on payroll impacts of policy decisions and labor negotiations, serve as the City's payroll subject matter expert, and support workforce development through training, succession planning, and professional development initiatives.

SALARY

Hiring Range: $136,489.60 - $157,040.00 annually.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes March 23, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.   

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

REFERENCE

Deputy Finance Director - Finance Department/Central Payroll: Job ID# 60893