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

Seize this opportunity to lead and excel as an experienced Finance Manager! Join our team to tackle complex budget challenges alongside a dedicated and hard-working finance staff.

Embrace a busy schedule that promises numerous opportunities for growth in this dynamic role.The City of Los Altos is looking for a team leader ready to join the Finance Department and assist the Finance Director with leading one of the City’s most important departments.

You will be on the front lines of budget preparation, analysis, and audits while managing the day-to-day operations of a small staff, which will mean that there may be new and unique tasks every day.

The City will offer flexible hours and a flexible work schedule, including 9 / 80s, 4 / 10s, and telework options, to individuals ready for this unique challenge.

ABOUT THE POSITIONAs the Finance Manager you will perform a variety of professional accounting and / or auditing duties related to the preparation, maintenance, verification, and reconciliation of accounting and financial records.

This position performs and participates in the maintenance, analysis, development and implementation of accounting, procurement, payroll, auditing and related financial procedures and systems and may provide direction and training to technical and clerical accounting staff as part of a collaborative team.

ABOUT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENTThe Finance Department is the backbone of the city. The department provides fiscal information to all City departments and manages the development and analysis of the budget.

It also prepares year-end financial statements, annual audits, accounts payable, revenue collection and other day-to-day financial transactions.

The Department also oversees the investment of City funds and provides the strategic planning necessary to preserve the City’s superior credit rating and safeguard City assets.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Finance Division; areas of responsibility include general accounting, financial reporting, budget development and business licensing.

Directs the preparation of, and participates in developing fiscal reports including monthly, quarterly and annual reports as well the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) ensuring adherence to mandated rules, regulations and professional standards.

Directs and participates in the development of the City-wide budget; works with departments to provide data and support for their budget development;

monitors departmental budget performance and makes recommendations for adjustments as needed; and conducts on-going analysis of the City’s financial condition, reporting to, and advising, executive management on fiscal matters.

• Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training;
• works with employees on performance issues and implements discipline.Oversees the development of consultant requests for proposals (RFP’s) and qualifications for professional services;
• evaluates proposals and recommends project award; develops, negotiates, and reviews contract terms and amendments; ensures contractor compliance with City and department standards and specifications and time and budget estimates;

analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise.Follow this hyperlink to view the full job description for Financial Services Manager .

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION : Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be : EXPERIENCE : Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the development and administration of financial and budget programs, including three (3) years of lead or supervisory experience.

Public sector auditing experience highly desirable.EDUCATION : Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration or a related field.

Master’s degree in business or public administration is desirable.LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS : CPA certification highly desirable.

Public sector auditing experience, a CPA certification and / or a master’s degree in business or public administration is desirable and may be substituted for the required experience up to a maximum of one year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer;

to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.

Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.

Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS : This application period will close on March 7th at 5 : 00pm. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a complete background investigation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe city of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation.

Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise the city of Los Altos upon submittal of application.

Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERThe above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed;

it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.#J-18808-Ljbffr