Seven Hills Proposes New Salary Range for Deputy Finance Director
Seven Hills, Ohio — The City Council of Seven Hills is preparing to approve a revised pay range for the part-time deputy finance director role, a move prompted by changes in market conditions and the city’s desire to retain experienced talent.
Mayor Anthony D. Biasiotta characterized the adjustment as a routine update. “This minor finance change is just regular business,” Biasiotta said. “It hasn’t been updated in six years. The marketplace is incredibly tight for experienced finance professionals, so this is just doing our due diligence for a periodic update.”
New Pay Range Reflects Market Trends
Currently, the position offers an hourly wage between $22.80 and $39.06. William VonAlt, who presently holds the role, earns $39 per hour. Under the proposed adjustment, the new pay range would increase to between $41.12 and $50 per hour.
Mayor Biasiotta emphasized that the change is both a response to market realities and a recognition of VonAlt’s qualifications and contributions. “This pay range reflects the current market rate and also is absolutely deserving to keep a key employee, such as our current deputy finance director, William VonAlt,” he said. “He has a master’s degree, various certifications and over 40 years of job experience — mostly as a CFO and finance director.”
The mayor added that with the new salary range, he intends to raise VonAlt’s hourly rate to $48. This increase allows for additional flexibility in the future to accommodate cost-of-living adjustments.
Maintaining Stability in the Finance Department
The proposed pay raise is part of a broader strategy to ensure that the finance department remains strong and effective. Mayor Biasiotta explained that the timing of the update is driven not only by VonAlt’s performance but also by the need to remain competitive in attracting and retaining skilled professionals.
Currently, the city’s Finance Director Aaron Frank also works part-time and earns an annual salary of $46,000. Biasiotta noted that the city’s finance team is performing exceptionally well under the current structure.
“Our finance department is in excellent hands, so we’re always looking down the road to ensure that it stays that way,” he said.
Cost-Effective Staffing Strategy
Mayor Biasiotta highlighted the cost savings associated with employing qualified part-time staff. As recently as 2019, Seven Hills had both a full-time finance director and a full-time deputy. The full-time finance director earned $96,000 annually plus benefits, while the deputy earned $39 per hour.
“We found a way here with qualified people in a budget-friendly situation where both positions are part-time,” Biasiotta said. “When you factor this part-time deputy’s pay after this and the current finance director’s pay — and the fact they don’t have benefits — the total package for these two is less than what we were paying both people. So we’re lucky and fortunate at this time.”
Ongoing Salary Reviews Across City Departments
The city has been actively reviewing and updating pay ranges and salaries for various director and supervisor roles. This includes a revised salary for the mayor’s position that will take effect with the next term. The next department slated for a comprehensive salary review is the law department.
“The next department to get the top-to-bottom look is our law department,” Biasiotta said. “I’ll look over that during the next couple of months and introduce proposals to City Council to bring our law department up to current standards and make it competitive with our peers.”
This approach reflects the city’s broader commitment to maintaining a modern, competitive, and efficient administration while being mindful of the budget.
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