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Form of workDescription Are you an experienced finance professional with working knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) standards? Do you have experience with governmental budgeting analysis and reporting financial data? Are you ready to lead a team in a fast growing environment?
Do you enjoy working a flexible schedule? If so, the City of Selma is looking for their next Director of Finance/Treasurer to join the team! The City of Selma is a vibrant and steadily growing community with a population of nearly 25,000 and is situated in the heart of California's Central Valley.
The City provides a full-range of services to our citizens. We are building Selma into a place of Prosperity, Unity and Strength. The Director of Finance/Treasurer is an at-will, executive level position.
Qualified candidates are required to apply online and requested to submit a Letter of Interest. Each candidate's background will be evaluated on the basis of information submitted at the time of application. Qualified candidates will be scheduled for a panel interview and the most-qualified candidates from the panel interview will be submitted for consideration for final selection by the City Manager.
This is a "continuous recruitment" which means, we will accept applications on a continuous basis and conduct interviews periodically. Applicants may apply and interview only one time during a six-month period. PURPOSE: Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the operations of the City Finance office; supervises the day to day activities of staff in carrying out the functions of Finance Director; participates in upper level financial and accounting control; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a single position classification reporting to the Deputy City Manager. The position has responsibility for the following functions: finance, accounting, budgeting, bond issuance and control. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (1) Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs departmental work and personnel involved in the maintenance of City financial documents and records; (2) plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the collection of taxes and license fees; (3) attends City Council meetings; (4) confers with the City Manager on departmental policies and programs; (5) coordinates department's activities with other departments and public agencies; (6) plans and develops accounting procedures for recording and maintaining accounting records and providing administrative control of Finances; (7) recommends improvements in financial management and accounting methods; (8) supervises the posting of appropriation and disbursement accounts journal entries and maintenance of general ledger and sub-journals; (9) audits and exercises budgetary control over payment of bills, invoices, payroll and all other vouchers for reimbursement; (10) checks appropriation balances and recommends transfer of funds as necessary; (11) prepares cash flow analysis and moves monies in accounts to cover expenditures; (12) reviews contracts and determines that expenditures made are within the terms of the contract; (13) prepares and submits reports to the State Controller's Office; (14) bills, receives and disburses payments for improvement district bonds; (15) establishes procedures for and directs the billing and collecting of payments for City services, licenses and fees; (16) prepares regular and special financial statements and reports; (17) supervises the compilation of budget data; (18) estimates anticipated City revenues for the next fiscal year and devises methods to balance the budget; (19) assists in the review of proposed budget allocations and submits data for use in evaluating and justifying operating department's proposals; (20) directs the preparation of the City payroll and the maintenance of payroll files and records; (21) assists the City Manager with administrative details relating to City finances; (22) oversees and supervises the business license, treasurer and investment functions of the City; (23) selects, directs, trains and evaluates personnel; (24) establishes standards of performance for subordinates; (25) directs the purchase, receipt and distribution of materials, equipment and supplies; and (26) advises the City Manager, City Council and department heads on financial matters.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
General and Specialized Job Knowledge and Abilities: (a) General Knowledge of: English grammar, punctuation, spelling and syntax; basic math. (b) Specialized Knowledge of: modern principles and practices of office management, recordkeeping and central file systems; general municipal revenue and accounting principles, practices and methods; administrative fiscal control; basic principles of budget preparation and control; ordinances, resolutions and laws affecting municipal financial operations; principles and practices of municipal finance administration; principles and practices of data processing systems, hardware and software and their applicability to accounting and municipal operations; laws and regulations pertaining to Redevelopment Agency financing; municipal organization and administration; principles of employee motivation, training and supervision. (c) Ability to: Plan, organize and direct the functions of Finance and Accounting; interpret, explain and work in accordance with a wide variety of laws, codes and ordinances; plan, organize and supervise the maintenance of an effective accounting recordkeeping and central filing system; supervise and participate in City finance and accounting operations; analyze and interpret statistical, fiscal and accounting records and data; devise and implement new and improved accounting and recordkeeping procedures; prepare and control departmental budgets and assist with the preparation and control of the City budget; prepare accurate financial and statistical reports; supervise and train subordinate personnel; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with City personnel, officials and members of the general public.
Resources, Including Money, Equipment, Materials and Records: Maintenance and control of the City's most sensitive documents and financial recordkeeping; control of millions of dollars of City and taxpayer's money; City bonds; City's data processing equipment; City's budget; very high fiscal responsibility where the impact of error is very high and could result in irreparable damage to the City. Solving Problems: City wide financial problems; budgets; monetary and audit control; legal; personnel. Performance of Others: Subordinate personnel in Finance/Accounting functions.
Relations with: (a) Internal Relations with: City Manager; City Council; department heads; administrative staff; other City employees. (b) External Relations with: Property owners; general public; other governmental entities; banks; pension administrators; City Attorney; contractors, builder and, developers; business community; County Counsel; County Elections Office, Tax Collector and Registrar. Communications: (a) Oral: Conversations; presentations to the City Council, City Manager and department heads; banks; attorneys; speeches; directions to staff.
(b) Written: Memos and letters; financial and statistical reports; presentations; speeches. (c) Visual: Reports; graphs; statistical analysis; technical manuals; laws and regulations. Safety: (a) Hazardous conditions: Minimal office and driving.
(b) Frequency: Daily. (c) Consequence: Minor, except for traffic accidents. Tolerance of Job Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Controlled environment most of the time. Physical Aptitude: (a) Above average finger dexterity.
(b) Minimal lifting, occasionally must lift moderately heavy boxes of paper and records. Application of Mental and Physical Effort: Very high levels of concentration for extended periods in problem solving, developing data, reports and the budget. Physical effort is minimal.
PREREQUISITES: Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a B.A. in business, public administration, accounting, finance or closely related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible fiscal management in business or government with at least two (2) years at a supervisory level. Licenses, Registrations, Accreditation, etc.: Possession of a valid Class C California Motor Vehicle Operators
