Finance Manager

JOB TITLE: Finance Manager
AGENCY: City of Palmdale
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
FILING DEADLINE: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 5 p.m.
SALARY RANGE: $10,714 – $13,033 Monthly

ARE YOU READY TO LEAVE YOUR MARK?
The City is seeking an experienced and dynamic Finance Manager to take charge of crucial City programs and projects. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future by managing transformative initiatives, driving innovative solutions and collaborating with diverse teams. If you have a passion for leadership and a proven track record in strategic planning, project management and team development, this is your chance to make an impact.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Manager II: As a mid-level manager, you’ll handle a wide range of tasks, from routine to highly complex. Working within established policies, you’ll apply advanced knowledge and professional experience to manage projects and make key decisions independently, with minimal oversight.

Senior Manager: As a senior-level manager, you’ll supervise and guide staff while managing priorities, ensuring quality and handling the most technical and complex tasks. You’ll also play a key role in setting goals, maintaining standards and driving the success of your department or division.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential, or otherwise important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Manage and direct the fiscal management of the City, including revenue forecasting, collection and disbursement of funds, accounting, financial reporting, auditing and investment of funds.
• Plan, direct and coordinate the administration of the City’s finance, accounting and budgeting services; recommend internal control policies and implement procedures to conduct activities; ensure that activities are conducted in accordance with related laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; develop comprehensive plans to satisfy future needs for departmental services.
• Assist the director and city manager in preparation of the operating and capital improvement budgets for the City; estimate anticipated revenues; assist in reviewing proposed budget allocations; conduct complex fiscal analysis and prepare related reports.
• Prepare and supervise the preparation of reports to the state controller, county auditor controller and other federal, state or county agencies.
• Manage the investments of the City; purchase securities and invest City funds at the direction of the City Treasurer; prepare all documents necessary to transfer funds and document all transactions; manage the preparation of monthly reports for City Council.
• Review posting, balancing and reconciling of accounting transactions to ensure conformance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
• Manage and participate in the City’s annual financial audit; work with the City’s independent auditor; assume responsibility for the development of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Prepare, present and be knowledgeable about City Council agenda items on financial matters and attend City Council meetings.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and direct the implementation of improvements.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with City staff and all those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide financial data and analysis of economic proposals to the City’s bargaining team.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Qualifying combinations of education and experience that provide the necessary knowledge and abilities include:
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field.
• Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible municipal finance and accounting experience, including two years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity in a governmental agency.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license and legally required vehicle insurance.

WHY PALMDALE?
Located in the beautiful Antelope Valley, Palmdale is known for its unique blend of natural beauty and the prominence of the aerospace industry. The City thrives on its forward-thinking and innovative ethos, driving progress across various sectors. Its family-friendly atmosphere is evidenced by numerous parks, recreational facilities and activities. From community festivals to educational programs, Palmdale offers a supportive environment where families can thrive and public safety is a top priority. With its growing population and economic development, Palmdale is a dynamic hub in Los Angeles County!

For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024.12.10-Finance-Manager-Recruitment-Brochure-Final-03a.pdf.

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter and five work-related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) at https://koffassociates.com/Palmdale-Finance-Mgr/. Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of past organization(s).

Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be given preliminary interviews by the consultant, Koff & Associates, who will report results to the City. The City will then select candidates to participate in panel interviews. Extensive reference and background checks will be completed on the selected candidate.

Chelsea Freeman
510/570-3844
chelsea_freeman@ajg.com
www.KoffAssociates.com

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