Assistant Finance Director - Santa Maria, United States - City of Santa Maria, CA

City of Santa Maria, CA

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Santa Maria, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

OPPORTUNITY:

ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR

CITY OF SANTA MARIA

_ Anticipated Hiring Range - $165,000/y - $180,000/y_

Closing:
May 20, 2024

Tentative Oral Board Date:

TBD

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

This position is situated in the
Organizational /Enterprise Leader broad band job classification, with differing levels of skills and expertise encompassed within.

Incumbents in this classification possess and exhibit Strategic Leader Core competencies.

This is an at-will executive leadership classification that could function as an assistant department head or lead major enterprise projects or programs that have city wide impact.

Incumbents could lead other managers and model behaviors that exemplify a global visionary mindset; risk-taking; provide effective and ethical leadership; creative thinking, develop, and implement programs that use human and financial resources to achieve results; are accountable for strategy and goal formation consistent with the city's mission and key business objectives; engage stakeholders; communicate and collaborate effectively at multiple levels; develop employees; analyze issues and data; and efficiently use public resources.

WHO WE ARE:

The City of Santa Maria is a full-service City with a City Council/City Manager form of government with over 700 employees, an annual budget of approximately $300 million, and serves approximately 110,000 constituents.

The City of Santa Maria is located on the beautiful central coast of California and covers over 23 square miles.

The City has a harmonious balance of maintaining coastal and agricultural lands while promoting business.

Santa Maria has been recognized nationally as an All-America City by the National Civic League and offers reasonably priced housing, community festivals, quality schools, and is in close proximity to beaches, cultural arts, a local airport, wineries, and higher education institutions.

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DUTIES:

These duties are a representative example; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department and nature of the assignment and the following are examples of duties:

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:_
Plans, organizes, manages, leads, and evaluates the overall operations of the department in the absence of the department director or major programs or projects. Has authority over department or program staff and/or leads multiple programs and/or divisions within a department or citywide.
Develops, implements, and evaluates departmental standards, policies, goals, and outcomes.
Prioritizes and allocates resources within the department or citywide; oversees the development of the department and/or city budget; and balances fiscal priorities among divisions, projects, and programs.
Leads multidisciplinary teams with team membership from multiple departments, labor organizations, the community, and/or other governmental agencies.
Coordinates resources and decision making with other departments and/or City Manager's office.
Exercises a high level of independent action and decision making over department or citywide operations.
Assist the Finance Director in managing and directing the Finance Department.
Assist in developing department goals and objectives; assist in the development of and implementation of policies and procedures.
Plan, organize and direct the activities and operations of the Finance Department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting, payroll, purchasing, business license, utility billing, and customer service.
Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Finance Department work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
Prepare the Finance Department budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer the approved budget.
Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
Perform advanced accounting and financial analysis; provide technical assistance to staff and other City departments.
Direct the development and implementation of accounting and financial systems.
Oversee and review the preparation of financial statements; prepare reports related to the financial activities of the City for the Finance Director, City Manager, City Council and general public.
Oversee selection, configuration and implementation of computer software systems and related equipment used in Finance Department and Citywide financial operations and reporting.
Direct, oversee and participate in the preparation of th