Finance Director

City of Stanton · Stanton, CA · 1 mo ago

Finance$50k/yrFull-time

About the role

The City is currently recruiting for a Finance Director. Under general direction from the City Manager, the purpose of this position is to plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Finance Department including the City’s finance, fiscal planning, internal controls, auditing, purchasing, fiscal data processing and central reception functions; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; to serve as City Treasurer and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager and City Council.

Responsibilities

Assume full management responsibility for all Finance Department services and activities including accounting, investments, fiscal planning, internal controls, auditing, payroll, revenue collections, licensing, purchasing, fiscal data processing and central reception functions and services.
Manage the development and implementation of Finance Department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area; establish within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
Review, develop, and modify accounting and control methods to improve existing procedures; ensure conformity to policy and increase effectiveness.
Represent the Finance Department to other City departments, elected officials and outside agencies; explain and interpret Department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues.
Select, train, motivate and evaluate department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
Plan, direct and coordinate the department’s work plan; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
Manage and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.
Plan, organize and coordinate the development of the City’s annual operating and redevelopment budgets; coordinate the publishing of preliminary and final budget documents.
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Requirements

Five years of responsible professional experience in finance and accounting including three years of administrative and supervisory experience.
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, public administration, business administration or a related field.
Master’s Degree and Certified Public Accountant Designation.
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Qualifications

Knowledge of the operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive finance program which includes financial management, treasury, and purchasing functions and services.
Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration.
Advanced principles and practices of accounting, budgeting, auditing, treasury management.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations including those regarding financial administration of City government.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Finance Department.
Develop, implement and administer goals, objectives and procedures for providing effective and efficient finance services.
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional and technical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Identify and respond to community, City Manager and City Council issues, concerns and needs.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
Prepare complex administrative and financial reports and analyses.
Develop, install and maintain sound accounting and financial reporting systems and procedures.
Analyze and interpret financial and accounting records.
Establish policy guidelines and control procedures for the City’s treasury investment program.
Assess and evaluate data processing needs and evaluate computer hardware and software.
Utilize spreadsheet, word processing, financial management and database software applications and programs.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Pursue and obtain grants and other revenue sources for funding of services.
Provide high level of customer service.
Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
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