Deputy Director of Finance & Administration

Statement of Duties

The Deputy Director of Finance & Administration assists the Director in overseeing and managing all financial, administrative, and operational functions of the Department of Infrastructure and its divisions, including Capital Projects, Engineering, Water & Sewer, and Inspectional Services. The employee performs a wide range of professional, managerial, and technical duties to support departmental goals and ensure compliance with municipal policies and applicable state and federal regulations. The employee is required to perform all similar or related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Assists the Director in planning, organizing, and directing financial and administrative operations of the department.
• Supports development and management of the department’s annual operating and capital budgets.
• Assists project managers through the procurement and contracting process, including scope development; coordination with the Department of Procurement & Contract Services; and purchase order, contract, and change order management.
• Monitors departmental expenditures and revenues; prepares financial forecasts and recommends budget adjustments.
• Oversees day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, payroll, procurement, and contract administration.
• Assists with preparation and management of multi-year capital improvement plans.
• Develops and maintains financial controls, reporting systems, and performance metrics.
• Coordinates grant and loan applications; manages financial compliance and reporting requirements.
• Assists in managing debt service schedules and coordinates with the Treasurer or Finance Department as needed.
• Reviews and analyzes vendor contracts; conducts cost/benefit and financial impact analyses.
• Oversees procurement processes and ensures compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Supervises administrative and financial staff; provides training and guidance on financial systems and procedures.
• Participates in development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures,
• and internal controls.
• Prepares financial reports, presentations, and analyses for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Responds to requests for financial information, including public records requests.
• Acts on behalf of the Director in their absence, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance & Administration or Director of IAM

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration, or related discipline; and five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience jn a finance related position; 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.

Financial experience with Public Utilities preferred. MCPPO certification preferred but not required; will be expected to receive certification in the course of employment.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

Knowledge: Knowledge of governmental budgeting and accounting; knowledge of enterprise fund accounting. Microsoft office and MUNIS experience preferred.

Abilities: Ability to interact with diverse groups and individuals. Ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely, detailed and organized manner. Requires excellent oral and written communication ability.

Skill: Analytical skills required. Proficient data processing skills, including spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel. Experience with word processing, database management, and financial accounting software.

Work Environment

The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant. Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours in response to attend evening meetings or complete work assignments. Hybrid office experience available with the minimum of three (3) days per week in office.

Physical and Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Physical Skills

Few physical demands are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. May also be some occasional lifting of objects such as office equipment and computer paper (up to 30 lbs.)

Motor Skills

Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects, operating a telephone, personal computer

and/or most other office equipment, including word processing, filing, and sorting of papers.

Visual Skills

Visual demands require constantly reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.

Hours: Full-Time
Salary: $100,000-104,000 annualized, plus benefits. 
Union: Non-Union
FLSA: Exempt
Date Posted: July 29th, 2026
 

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The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact the ADA Coordinator at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or [email protected].

Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees:

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
• Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees

Overview of Total Rewards:

• 4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note, police officers are members of the SPEA union. Public Health Nurses are part of Union A (SMEA).
• Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
• Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
• Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Long term disability through Sun Life
• Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
• Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
• Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
• Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
• Annual cancer screening & wellness release
• Somerville Retirement Pension System
• Tuition reimbursement
• MBTA pass program
• FREE Blue Bikes membership
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.