Finance Manager

About the role

The City of Azusa’s Administrative Services Department is seeking a skilled Finance Manager to support the City’s financial operations and fiscal stewardship. Reporting to the Director of Administrative Services, this position plays a key leadership role in overseeing accounting, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger functions while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with governmental accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, manages and oversees City accounting, auditing, accounts payable/receivable, cash collection, general ledger, payroll, purchase order and financial reporting functions.
• Collaborates with the Director of Administrative Services to review, assess, and plan organizational strategies and practices to improve the City’s business and financial position, maximizing City assets, minimizing costs, and augmenting revenues.
• 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.
• Maintains 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Licenses or Certificates: 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• SALARY & BENEFIT INFORMATION
• $60.50 - $73.54 Hourly
• $10,487.24 - $12,747.31 Monthly
• $125,846.88 - $152,967.72 Annually
• Generous Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits.
• Bilingual Incentive Pay, City Paid Deferred Compensation, Tuition Reimbursement Program,& so much more!