Class Code: 15933
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
LOTTERY VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE-CFO
Supervises Lottery’s Finance Division and directs its
financial, operational planning and policy practices; serves as the agency’s liaison
with lending institutions and the financial community; performs other duties as
assigned.
The
Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and
not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
Supervises, interviews,
hires and trains employees; plans, assigns and directs work; appraises
performance; rewards and disciplines employees, addresses complaints and
resolves problems and represents management at labor union grievance hearings.
Develops/implements
management policy, including budgeting, finance, jackpot funding, purchasing,
systems management, and risk management; reviews/approves financial statements
before release and addresses legislative inquiries/provides financial impact
data regarding proposed legislation.
Advises the CEO, the board
of directors, and other senior management members of appropriate courses of
action in system finance, including development/operations, financial policies/procedures,
budgeting, purchasing/procurement matters, revisions to lottery rules/regulations
and revenue collection procedures.
Maintains liaison with
senior management of major vendors to meet overall contract performance
requirements; establishes bonding requirements for major contracts and reviews
SEC reports of major vendors; serves as primary contact with regulatory, tax
authorities, external auditors, industrial and professional groups.
Sets
criteria for all major procurements, and participates in the evaluation of the resulting proposals; develops
special reports for major retailer chains to create operational efficiencies
and make the Lottery a preferred supplier; negotiates all liquidated damages
with vendors.
Participates in the development
of new lottery games from design through system delivery, including policies,
procedures, operational approaches and statistical review; designs/runs Monte
Carlo simulations and investigates game anomalies to determine if it is
statistical, or if other factors are involved; provides analyses of the
potential of various gaming technologies and
authorizes printing of instant games.
Confers with CEO and other
management personnel to discuss changes in goals or objectives of the Lottery’s
business plan; directs the Lottery’s risk management and insurance programs.
Designs data processing
programs to ensure adequate flexibility to meet functionality needs and to
respond to all users; reviews all agency systems and procedures to ensure
appropriate levels of budgetary/accounting integrity and performs non-routine
financial assessments (e.g., buy or lease decisions for major procurements).
Coordinates lottery
activities with other state data processing, administrative, accounting, and
fiscal entities and monitors/maintains proper credit and collection policies; advises
top management and other interested personnel of potential problems.
Knowledge of the principles
and practices of supervision.
Knowledge of advanced
business and accounting practices.
Knowledge of the principles
of modern algebra and advanced statistical theory.
Knowledge of procurement
procedures.
Knowledge of product
delivery systems analysis.
Knowledge of the State’s
accounting procedures.
Skill in staff and budget
management.
Skill in the application of
principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual
and practical problems.
Skill in the manipulation
of complex formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.
Skill in the principles of
modern algebra and advanced statistical theory.
Skill in effective
negotiation techniques.
Skill in the use of various
computer software applications including word processing and spreadsheets.
Ability to understand data
with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to read, write, analyze,
and interpret complex documents.
Ability to write speeches
and articles using original or innovative techniques or style on controversial
or complex topics for top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.
Ability to respond effectively
to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Displays high standards of
ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and
integrity. Refrains from theft-related,
dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with
internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite,
courteous, and cooperative manner.
Committed to quality service.
Displays a high level of
initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments
efficiently. Works with minimal
supervision. Demonstrates responsible
behavior and attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to
supervision. Follows policy and
cooperates with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the
needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates
cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity.
Fosters commitment and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups
effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the
information. Listens to others and
responds appropriately.
Graduation from an
accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and ten
years related experience in management or supervision and a Certified Public
Accountant.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening
and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services –
Human Resources Enterprise. Apply
directly to the
Effective
Date: 10/05 DF