Interim Finance Director

Interim Finance Director

Employment Type : Temporary (3-6 months, possible temp to hire)

Location : Banning, CA

Salary : $85 - $96 per hour DOE

Hours : Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Requirements :

• City government experience
• Fund accounting expertise
• Master’s Degree
• Utility experience (plus)
• CPA (plus)

Responsibilities :

Functions as a member of the City’s management team and works closely with the City Manager, Department Directors, and City Council on activities related to strategic planning and the development of City vision, mission and values. Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the activities of the divisions comprising the Fiscal Services Department; ensures that the department’s programs are implemented in a manner consistent with the City’s goals and policies; determines major departmental policies, performs short‑ and long‑range planning activities, and sets direction, goals, objectives and priorities for the department. Directs and manages the City’s financial operations within limits prescribed by law and in accordance with guidelines established by generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Directs the City’s financial planning functions including long‑range revenue projections and is responsible for facilitating long‑range financial planning, rate and fee analysis, and tax options. Directs the City’s budget planning and reporting functions and is responsible for the collection, reporting, display, monitoring, and evaluation of expenditure information. Directs and manages the City’s cash and investments and relations with the banking, financial and investment resources. Directs and manages the City’s long‑term financial management, including debt issuance, debt management, ongoing disclosure, and related functions. Directs and oversees the effective billing and collection of City accounts receivable, local taxes, and utility charges. Provides financial information to facilitate decision making; oversees the compilation and analysis of data; prepares materials for and makes presentations to elected officials, other agencies and the public; attends City Council meetings and other meetings as required. Advises the City Manager, City Council and department directors regarding the budget preparation process, consequences of financial alternatives, and the presentation and recommendation of budget and fiscal options. Develops and administers departmental budgets, including forecast of funds for staffing, projects, equipment, materials and supplies, and monitoring of expenses; makes recommendations concerning priorities, allocation of funds, materials and personnel for departmental activities. Monitors federal, state and other local legislation to determine impacts on financial policies and practices; prepares, coordinates and implements responses and recommendations. Provides managerial assistance and supervision to subordinates in planning and implementing programs; selects, trains, motivates, coaches and evaluates staff; establishes and monitors employee performance objectives; reviews employee performance evaluations completed by the department management team; provides or coordinates staff training. Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workload and technical issues. Facilitates problem solving in the department and encourages a high degree of communication and feedback between employees and supervisors; leads by example by maintaining high standards of behavior and performance. Maintains timely and regular attendance. Other duties as assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

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