While the position is primarily administrative, it involves frequent interaction with fire service personnel, and employees may be exposed to emergency response activities, tactical training, apparatus movement, heavy equipment, vehicle maintenance operations, elevated noise levels, and associated sights, sounds, and odors common to a fire department or apparatus facility. The role manages the preparation, monitoring, and analysis of the department's budget; provides financial forecasting and reporting; supervises assigned fiscal and accounts payable staff; and coordinates closely with City Finance, Purchasing, Human Resources, the Payroll Manager, grant agencies, and other City departments.