ASSISTANT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Description

Note: This position will remain open until filled. First review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on April 4, 2025 . This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible!

The City of Huntington Beach is seeking a future-focused Finance professional with a passion for excellence. The ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to take a key leadership role in a multi-faceted department in one of the nation's most desirable, premier coastal communities.

An inspiring and hardworking leader who has mastered the art of helping others see what's possible, the ideal candidate will be of the highest integrity and considered a role model in the profession. This person will have the ability to approach day-to-day operations with an optimistic can-do attitude and a constant eye toward results and continuous improvement. Familiarity with technology and tools that support contemporary business practices and maximum efficiency, coupled with a track record that reflects data-driven decision making and the delivery of exceptional outcomes, will be expected. Proven success with modernizing systems and processes and other significant change efforts will also be considered favorably.

The ideal candidate will convey a sophisticated understanding of external as well as internal customer needs and concerns. This individual will exhibit tremendous initiative and have a history that demonstrates the ability to address challenges with courage and confidence.

The Position

The Assistant Chief Financial Officer is designated as “at-will” and is excluded from the competitive service of the City and the City’s Classification Plan.

Assistant Chief Financial Officer differs from the Chief Financial Officer in that the Assistant Chief Financial Officer assists with the overall management of the department while the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the overall administration of the department as well as planning, organizing and directing all City financial services.

The Community
The City of Huntington Beach is located in northwestern Orange County 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 90 miles northwest of San Diego. The City encompasses 28 square miles of land and 26 square miles of water, making it the 24th largest city in California. With a population of about 202,265 residents, Huntington Beach is the fourth largest populous city in Orange County.

Known as “Surf City USA,” Huntington Beach features nearly 8.5 miles of spacious beaches and hosts an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, and features numerous large-scale special events, surf competitions and festivals. Even with its swell of visitors, Huntington Beach has been listed for decades as among the FBI’s safest cities in the nation. In 2022, WalletHub ranked the City of Huntington Beach #1 in the nation for quality of services to residents. Huntington Beach consistently ranks near the top of WalletHub’s annual rankings of the happiest cities in the country.

Huntington Beach has one of the largest recreational piers in the world and has the longest concrete pier in California. The City is home to a thriving beach community and is consistently named as one of the top ten beaches in California. Running parallel to Pacific Coast Highway and just steps from the ocean is a ten-mile strand perfect for biking, inline skating, jogging, or a leisurely stroll.

Huntington Beach boasts a wide variety of municipal amenities. It has a world-class Central Library with four branch libraries. The City’s Park system includes 79 public parks (including a dog park), riding stables, and the largest city-owned and operated regional park in Orange County - the 356-acre Huntington Central Park. Residents enjoy five recreation centers (including a senior center), three miles of equestrian trails, two golf courses, 72 tennis courts, a marina, and a protected wildlife preserve.

Huntington Beach draws some of the largest crowds in the world for its popular events, including the U.S. Open of Surfing, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball, the Surf City Marathon, and the Pacific Air Show. It’s also home to the International Surfing Museum, the Surfing Walk of Fame, the Surfing Hall of Fame, the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, and the Huntington Beach Art Center.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Assists the Chief Financial Officer in managing and directing the activities and operations of the Finance Department
• Acts on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer in his/her absence
• Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the accounting, budget, purchasing, municipal billing, accounts payable, payroll, and business license divisions; develops and implements work plans, assigns work activities
• Assists in developing and implementing department goals, objectives, processes and procedures
• Develops performance standards and negotiates contracts and service agreements
• Performs financial planning and analysis associated with capital replacement plans, including debt capacity analysis, bond issuance and posts issuance compliance of bonded debt
• Conducts cost/benefit analyses
• Oversees and directs the reconciliation of City bank accounts to the general ledger
• Coordinates the annual City-wide indirect cost allocation plan
• Prepares or directs the preparation of actuarial reports; directs and/or prepares deficit funding plans and annual credit and disposition reports

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Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes s ix (6) years increasingly responsible professional-level financial experience including four (4) years as a supervisor or manager of professional-level pe rsonnel (current or recent experience working for a California municipality is preferred) and a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or other closely related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Application & Selection Process
The position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 p.m. on April 4, 2025 . To be considered for this opportunity, submit an application, cover letter, resume, and list of professional references using the " Apply" feature.

Application packets will be screened and the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in interviews, which may be conducted virtually or in-person. An interview date will be scheduled when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package for Non-Associated employees including:

SALARY RANGE for Executive Management consist of a "starting point", "control point" and "high point". Salary increases up to 5% may be awarded based on performance at annual review and market data.

TEN-TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year (see MOU).

GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.

EXECUTIVE LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 80 hours per calendar year

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.

The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:

Classic Miscellaneous Members:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous: 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period: 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate: 8.0% of Reportable Compensation

New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:
Benefit FormulaMiscellaneous: 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period: 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate: 7.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)

Classic Safety Members:
Benefit FormulaSafety: 3.0% at age 50
Final Compensation Period: 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate: 9.0% of Reportable Compensation

New Safety Members under PEPRA:
Benefit FormulaSafety: 2.7% at age 57
Final Compensation Period: 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate: 12.50% of Reportable Compensation (eff, 7/1/23)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Non-Represented (Non-Associated) Employees'".

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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