The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

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The Street Maintenance Finance Section Manager works within a team of professionals to ensure that all material and contractual needs are provided to complete the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and drainage systems by Street Maintenance staff. The Finance section manager also manages the Street Maintenance Street Cut program and ensures the accurate and prompt billing of internal and external customers that perform utility cuts within the ROW of the City of Charlotte. This position also oversees a staff of one (1) employee responsible for billing, accounts payable and first contact customer service. The Street Maintenance Finance Section Manager will report directly to the Administrative Manager.

• Ensure that all material and contractual needs are provided to complete the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and drainage systems by Street Maintenance staff;
• Manage the Street Cut Certification program;
• Ensure the accurate and prompt billing of internal and external customers that perform utility cuts within the ROW of the City of Charlotte;
• Process and reconcile invoices and pay application;
• Develop and review bid documents for materials and service contracts;
• Manage financial business processes to ensure compliance with City ordinances and policies;
• Process billing and fund transfers between the Street Maintenance Division and other City departments for services provided by division staff;
• Prepare the budget and report to the Street Maintenance Management team;
• Develop and apply business process improvements;
• Manage financial, procurement, and customer service functions and staff;
• Review and approve all division purchase orders and procurement card purchases

• Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Written Communication — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension— The ability to communicate and convey information effectively so others will understand. As well as the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a City of Charlotte Driving Permit.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Specifically Excel
• Experience with MUNIS

• 2 Year College Degree and five (5) year(s) of related work experience
• Bachelor's Level Degree and Three (3) year(s) of related work experience
• Master's Level Degree and One (1) year of relevant experience
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills an abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties

• $62,952.00 - $78,690.00 / Year; Commensurate with experience

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