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The Director of Finance and Administration is the department?s leader in areas including financial operations, budget, procurement, contract management, payroll, human resources, information technology, community relations, and other administrative functions. Because this is a new role in a new department, the director must be comfortable with ambiguity and with developing department-level policies and procedures. As Capital Building Projects is a new department, an early priority will be leading the establishment of a new physical office space, organizational structures, and a positive and collaborative office culture. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties include but are not limited to the following: Employ best practices around process improvement, team management and communications. Establish and implement department-level finance and purchasing systems in coordination with the City?s Finance and Purchasing Departments. Support the implementation of tools for both project managers and administrative staff to more effectively manage finances, such as bond schedules, fund codes, and purchase orders. Lead the development of the department?s annual operating and capital budget submission. Supervise employees working in financial and administrative functions such as community relations, office management, planning, and finance. Manage all aspects of personnel management, including recruitment, hiring, training, performance management, and discipline. Support the implementation of software to support more effective construction, asset, and energy management. Act as the Capital Building Projects Director?s representative as required. Establish a program to centrally manage the City?s process for leasing and procuring real estate in coordination with other City departments, including Law, Purchasing and Finance. Perform other related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Bachelor?s degree and seven (7) years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Public Sector Management, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strategic thinking and problem definition and solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience in working on collaborative, cross disciplinary teams and supervising diverse teams. Demonstrated interest in public sector opportunities and challenges, particularly related to sustainability and climate change. Experience in implementing new programs and process improvements in complex organizations. Strong organizational and planning skills. Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills. Proficiency and comfort with technology. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. High ethical standards and personal integrity. Commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Cambridge\'s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, public sector management, and/or procurement. Master?s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Sector Management, or related field. Experience working in government or institutional settings, particularly at the municipal level. Knowledge of the Cambridge community. Experience working in the construction industry.