Finance Director

Under administrative direction, directs all activities of the Finance Department including planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the activities and operations of the department including Accounting, Treasury, Purchasing, Property Management, Information Technology, and Transportation; acts as Treasurer for the Redevelopment Agency; provides professional leadership in the financial management of the City and execution of City financial policies.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under administrative direction, directs all activities of the Finance Department including planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the activities and operations of the department including Accounting, Treasury, Purchasing, Property Management, Information Technology, and Transportation; acts as Treasurer for the Redevelopment Agency; provides professional leadership in the financial management of the City and execution of City financial policies.

The Finance Director is a department head classification with overall responsibility for the activities of the Finance Department. The incumbent is accountable, through subordinate managers and supervisors, for accomplishing all department goals, and for furthering City goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

Receives policy direction from the City Manager. Exercises supervision, either directly or through subordinate supervisors, over assigned management, supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support personnel

• Acts as Chief Financial Officer of the City.
• Develop, plan and implement department goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Coordinate Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Department's work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
• Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the City and Finance Department’s annual operating budget and capital improvement budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments.
• Develop and implement long and short-term strategic plans in support of department and City-wide goals and objectives.
• Oversee the preparation of documentation related to the refinancing of existing debt and the issuance of new debt; direct the preparation of financial reports as required by law; prepare various financial reports and analyses requested by the City Manager and City Council.
• Review, evaluate and recommend improvements to the City's administrative and financial internal control systems and procedures and ensure audit compliance.
• Direct the design, implementation, and control of automated financial systems.
• Oversee the general accounting functions of the City; provide financial support and assistance to City departments; ensure compliance with internal controls and standard accounting practices.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Department.
• Represent the Department to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and…