03/03/2009 02393

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE PLCB

DEFINITION: This is highly responsible administrative work directing the financial, procurement and contracting, and information technology functions within the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB).

The employee in this job is responsible for strategic planning, policy development, and management of the financial management, procurement and contracting for administrative goods and services, and information technology functions within the PLCB. Work involves serving as the principal advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board on all matters pertaining to financial management, procurement and contracting, and information technology; serving as a key participant in developing the strategic business plan to improve operational profitability; conferring with the CEO and Board regarding the formulation of new policies; developing and revising policies and procedures to improve operations; and researching and reviewing programs and legislation to develop executive policy recommendations that will enable the PLCB to be a retail industry leader. Work also involves serving as the primary administrator providing guidance, leadership, and vision in order to maximize effectiveness and efficiency within subordinate bureaus; directing subordinates responsible for implementing policies and procedures; evaluating the return on investment (ROI) on all operational areas; and meeting with government officials and vendors for the purpose of interpreting and promoting Board policies and to obtain goods and services. Work is performed with considerable independence within the framework of Board policies under the general direction of the CEO who reviews work through conferences, reports, and effectiveness of results.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Plans and directs, through subordinate bureau directors, the PLCB's financial management, procurement and contracting, and information technology functions.

Advises the CEO and Board on financial management, procurement and contracting, and information technology matters.

Participates in the development of the PLCB’s strategic business plan to improve operational profitability by managing forecasting, analysis, and projection activities and making recommendations for improvement based on this information.

Develops and revises policies involving accounting, budgeting, forecasting, procurement and contract administration, property and asset management, technical integration and quality assurance, technical infrastructure and development, program management and support, and business operations.

Analyzes and classifies risks and investments to determine their potential impacts on the PLCB.

Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of subordinate bureaus.

Plans and supervises implementation of operational changes for assigned areas.

Interprets policies and procedures to resolve questions.

Meets with interested government officials and vendors to develop, disseminate, and promote PLCB policies and procedures and to obtain goods and services.

Directs the coordination of financial and auditing activities with the Comptrollers Office, Department of Treasury, and Auditor General's Office.

Provides information relative to inquiries and to resolve or recommend resolution to complaints.

Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

The employee in this job may participate in the performance of subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial management.

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Knowledge of the principles and practices of procurement and contracting.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of information technology.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of negotiation.

Ability to analyze and interpret policies and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Ten years of experience in directing financial management, information technology, and procurement and contracting functions that includes three years of program and policy planning and development experience and three years of supervisory experience, and a bachelor’s degree in finance or closely related field;

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An equivalent combination of experience and training.