City of Azusa Hiring for Finance Manager at City of Azusa, CA, United States Full Time

DEFINITION

THE CITY OF AZUSA IS SEEKING A HIGHLY EXPERIENCED AND DEDICATED LEADER!

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION

$57.03 – $69.32 Hourly

$9,885.23 – $12,015.56 Monthly

$118,622.76 – $144,186.72 Annually

Benefits affiliated with AMMA and include : $1,500 – Mo nthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits, City Paid Retirement Health Account, Education and Bilingual Incentive Pays, City Paid Deferred Compensation, generous Tuition Reimbursement Program, & so much more!

DEADLINE TO APPLY :

Online applications will be accepted beginning

Thursday

March 28, 2024 through Sunday, April 2

1, 2024. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice after it’s been open for a minimum of five (5) business days and the department’s needs have been met.

DEFINITION

• Under administrative direction, organizes, manages and supervises City accounting, auditing, accounts payable / receivable, cash collection, general ledger, payroll, purchasing / stores and financial reporting;
• develops and administers the Finance Division budget; maintains General Ledger; prepares comprehensive division services plans and services;

performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Finance Manager classification performs administrative tasks and responsibilities in the management of accounting, auditing, accounts payable / receivable, cash collection, general ledger, payroll, purchase order and financial reporting functions.

The incumbent in collaboration with the Director of Administrative Services, reviews, assesses and plans organizational strategies and practices to improve the City’s business and financial position, maximizing City assets, minimizing costs and augmenting revenues as well as proposing and presenting policies, procedures and programs that are entrepreneurial and cost-effective.

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED

Supervision is provided by the Director of Administrative Services. Supervision is exercised over assigned personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Organizes, manages and oversees City accounting, auditing, accounts payable / receivable, cash collection, general ledger, payroll, purchase order and financial reporting functions;

coordinates financial matters with departments.

Plans and develops accounting and auditing operations and related office procedures; directs auditing of systems and internal controls;

coordinates and prepares work papers for required audits with Federal, State, County and City auditors.

• Administers City’s annual budget; coordinates budgeting activities of other departments; develops and administers the Finance Division budget.
• Develops division goals and objectives; recommends policies and implements procedures to conduct activities; ensures division functions are conducted in accordance with related laws, ordinances, rules and regulations;

prepares comprehensive plans to satisfy future needs for division services.

Develops the City’s annual reports of financial transactions; prepares other division and City reports; maintains General Ledger;

ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles; prepares Federal, State, County and City mandated reports.

Manages City’s cash flow to ensure proper funds are available to cover daily expenditures; researches best financing and investment methods;

oversees and manages preparation of the City’s and the Redevelopment Agency’s monthly cash and investment reports and maintains related ledgers.

• Maintains current knowledge of developments in the field of finance administration; represents the Director of Administrative Services in the Director’s absence.
• Selects and orients new division employees to essential work responsibilities; plans and organizes work; develops and establishes work methods and standards;

conducts or manages staff training and development; reviews and evaluates employee performance; and recommends disciplinary action.

Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and / or Experience

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, business, or a closely related field. A master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Experience : Seven (7) years of progressive professional experience in accounting and finance, including at least three (3) of those years in local government, and at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

Licenses or Certificate

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
• A licensed Certified Public Accountant is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Principles and practices of municipal accounting, auditing, budgeting, purchasing, and investments;
• Generally accepted accounting principles;
• Financial administration; accounting and purchasing systems;
• Principles and practices of staff development and managing employees;
• Modern electronic and mechanical equipment and procedures.

Ability

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Research and prepare complex reports on a variety of subjects;
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls;
• Plan, direct, and coordinate a variety of accounting, auditing and payroll functions;
• Select, train, supervise and evaluate employees;
• Perform professional accounting level work;
• Make decisions regarding operational and personnel functions;
• Operate programs within allocated amounts;
• Analyze complex financial records and problems;
• Understand, explain and apply policies and procedures;
• Analyze unusual situations and resolve them through application of management principles and practices;
• Assist in developing comprehensive plans to meet future division needs / services;
• Coordinate departmental functions with other departments and outside agencies and auditors;
• Plan and enforce a balanced budget;
• Develop new policies impacting division operations / procedures;
• Interpret financial statements and cost accounting reports;
• Prepare financial reports and meet the physical requirements established by the City.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

These are position functions which may be changed, deleted or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.
• May be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends from time-to-time.

Physical Conditions

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting;
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time;
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and / or pull light to moderate amounts of weight;
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard;
• Verbally communicate to exchange information.

Some requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS :

You can apply for this position online clicking on the “Apply” link at the top of this page. If this is the first time you are applying using our online application system, you will need to create a Username and Password.

If you have previously applied for a position using the NEOGOV system and already have a Username and Password set up, you do not need to do this again to apply just login and start building your application).

Once you have established your account and log in to the system, you can begin building your application by clicking on the “Build Job Application” link.

Your application can be saved and used to apply for additional or future job openings with the City of Azusa.

Applications must be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.

Applications that are submitted without a resume, or have unanswered supplemental questions, may be deemed incomplete. Your application must include at least ten years of employment history (assuming you have been employed for ten years).

List most recent experience first. Carefully account for all employment, paid or unpaid. Provide each change of title or promotion separately.

You must also include your reason for leaving each job. A minimum of three professional references must be included in your application (include people who would have knowledge of your professional qualifications).

DO NOT list relatives .

Applications will be reviewed and those candidates whose applications indicate that they are most qualified will be invited to continue on in the process.

The selection process may consist of : Application Evaluation (Qualifying), Written Exam, and / or Panel Oral Interview.

The City of Azusa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service.

The City is dedicated to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and / or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources at (626) 812-5183 prior to the filing deadline.

We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO APPLY FOR A CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF AZUSA!