Deputy Director of Finance - Rancho Cucamonga, United States - City of Rancho Cucamonga

Description

Are you looking for the next step in your career? The City of Rancho Cucamonga is seeking a passionate and innovative leader who is a strategic thinker to serve as its new Deputy Director of Finance. The Deputy Director of Finance will be a team player who can work well with various stakeholders and use excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships. The successful candidate will have a passion for delivering high-quality services, strengthening community connections, and leading by example.

Join the Finance Department at the City of Rancho Cucamonga, where your expertise is not just about managing resources and numbers but also about making a meaningful difference. In our department, you will be at the forefront of financial service and stewardship, playing a pivotal role in managing the financial operations of both the City and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. Our goal is to excel in providing top-tier service, ensuring precision, efficiency, and excellence in every interaction. In this key role, you will contribute to delivering crucial financial insights that drive informed decision-making and positively impact our community. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to that vision and goal. So, if you are eager to be part of a collaborative team that is making real-world impacts, we encourage you to apply.
As the Deputy Finance of Finance, you'll collaborate with a variety of divisions within the Finance Department, each an integral part of the City's overall financial health and success. Under the general guidance of the Finance Director, your days will be filled with dynamic interactions, where you will be at the heart of financial operations and where your work not only counts but leads the way.

Accounting and Financial Reporting: Comprised of: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Debt Management, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, and Payroll. In addition, this Division is responsible for preparing the City's annual financial report. Budget Management: Responsible for coordinating the City's annual budget and monitoring each department's compliance with the annual budget. Revenue Management: The Revenue Management Division works with the City Treasurer and the Deputy City Treasurer, and it is responsible for daily cash management and investment of funds for the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. Other responsibilities of the Division include coordinating and managing business licensing, revenue collection, and cashiering functions for the City. Special Districts: Responsible for placing special assessments for City parcels on the county tax rolls, tracking and paying debt service on the City's special obligations payable from the special assessments, and assisting with special district formations.

At Team RC, we believe in creating a safe, inclusive, and healthy work environment. We aim to offer benefits that promote work-life balance, financial security, and healthy living. A 3% salary increase was authorized in November 2023. An additional 2% equity adjustment in compensation is scheduled for June 2024.

• Administrative Leave - Eighty-five hours per fiscal year.
• Life Insurance - Life Insurance in the amount of $50,000.
• Medical - City contribution of $1,275 towards health insurance or cash-in-lieu payments based on eligibility.
• Dental/Vision - City Paid.
• Deferred Compensation- The City makes a contribution of 4% of base salary to deferred compensation, plus an additional matching contribution of up to 2%.
• Retirement Benefits- Participation in CalPERS with retirement formulas of 2% @ 55 and 2% @ 62, subject to eligibility.
• Vacation Accruals-Escalating vacation accrual rates based on years of service and a vacation buyback plan.
• Educational Benefits- Tuition reimbursement for college and university courses up to $2,300 and City-paid costs for training and certificate programs.
• Holidays-The City observes 14 holidays annually.
• On-site Gym - Open to all city staff.

To learn more about additional Team RC perks, please visit the benefits tab located at the top of the flyer. Role of the Deputy Director of Finance
The Deputy Director of Finance at the City of Rancho Cucamonga is pivotal in providing strategic leadership and management oversight to the Finance Department. This key position is responsible for helping develop and implement financial policies and objectives, ensuring effective service delivery, and managing comprehensive city audits. The role encompasses supervising financial reporting, overseeing debt administration, coordinating staff efforts and financial policies, and assisting with budget preparation and administration.

In addition to these financial responsibilities, the Deputy Director actively engages in fostering collaboration across departments and effectively managing staff within the Finance Department. This role extends beyond the confines of the department, as the Deputy Director serves as a representative in various City and community engagement efforts.

Essential Duties of the Deputy Director of Finance:

• Help with developing and implementing financial policies and objectives for the Finance Department.
• Manage comprehensive City audits and oversee financial reports and statements.
• Supervise the City's debt administration, ensuring financial compliance.
• Coordinate communications on City financial and accounting policies.
• Assist with annual budget preparation, including cost and revenue estimates.
• Research and recommend improvements in financial operations.
• Collaborate across departments to achieve shared financial goals.
• Oversee staff hiring, training, and development in the Finance Department.
• Represent the Finance Department in various City and community meetings.
• Provide opportunities for professional growth and development within the Finance Department.

Additional Secondary Tasks and Duties of the Deputy Director of Finance:

• A key role in the implementation and optimization of Workday, the City's new financial and human resource system.
• Lead initiatives for innovation and process improvement in financial operations.
• Enhance work product and processes through strategic changes and enhancements in financial systems and practices.

For more information on this position please visit the job description here.

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: Application Deadline: Open until filledApplication Screening: First review will be completed on Monday, February 12, 2024Department Interview (virtual): Tentative - Week of February 26, 2024**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**Ways We Support Our Team RC Family
To learn more about additional Team RC perks, please visit the benefits tab located at the top of the flyer – please note that some perks may not be available for certain positions and may require approval.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

At least seven years of professional and technical governmental accounting experience, including a minimum of five years in a supervisory capacity within municipal finance. Additional coursework or professional certification in a related field is also required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Advanced principles and practices of general and governmental accounting, municipal finance, budget preparation and monitoring, cash flow, revenue forecasting, laws regulating public finance and fiscal operations, fiscal record-keeping, payroll, cashiering, business licensing, journal entries, accounts receivable, accounts payable, transient occupancy tax, and billing. Also, knowledge of accounting and financial record-keeping principles, payroll administration, employee supervision, training, evaluation, motivation, and discipline, applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, automated financial management, and accounting systems, and customer service techniques.
Ability to perform complex technical accounting and financial projects and activities independently, plan, organize, review, train, and supervise subordinate staff. Proven leadership ability and excellent soft skills such as approachability, regular interaction, promoting cooperative work environment, and clear vision. Capability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations related to municipal accounting and budgeting, research and analyze problems, identify solutions, project impacts of proposed actions, and implement recommendations. Competence to maintain control of records, financial statements, and databases, apply accounting principles in governmental financial and accounting transactions, organize work to meet schedules and timelines, prepare, examine, and verify financial documents, statements, reports, and analyses. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Licenses, Certificates, Special RequirementsPossession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desirable.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to apply online at Open Until Filledor until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to completed application form as supplemental information and will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. All candidates will be notified of their application status by email throughout the recruitment process. Candidates invited to compete in the examination process, who successfully pass the examination process, will be place on an eligibility list. The candidate on the eligibility list who most closely meets the requirements of the City may be selected to receive a final offer. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.

Successful candidates shall be required to:

• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until a mutual interest has been established; and
• Provide proof of a valid California driver's license and be insurable; and
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam.
• Degree verification
• Credit Check

If hired, candidates must complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America and furnish proof certifying legal authorization to work in the United States.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance, the City will provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding E-Verify, the Federal Government's online employment eligibility verification system, please visit

Disclaimers
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. In addition, the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy which may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources. For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, please clickhere. There is a no smoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles. Finally, please note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at Applicants may wish to visit the City's official website more information.
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