Finance Director (Non-Classified •)

Overview

The City of Riverside, Finance Department is accepting applications for the position of Finance Director (Non-Classified) to fill one (1) vacancy. Under executive direction, the Finance Director administers the financial and treasury affairs of the City of Riverside and oversees centralized services such as purchasing, risk management, budget, business tax, payroll, debt and treasury, central stores, and general accounting. The department manages the City’s revenues, expenditures, investments, purchasing, accounting, budgeting, and debt portfolio. Provides strategic leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of the City’s operating and capital improvement budgets.

• Positions designated as Non-Classified are exempt from the classified service. The Incumbent shall be appointed at-will and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager.

Responsibilities

Education and Experience

Education : Equivalent to a Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration, economics or closely related field.

Experience : Ten years\' progressively responsible administrative and management experience in accounting and financial work, preferably with at least 5 years at the executive level.

Highly Desired Qualifications

Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) .

Documents Required at the Time of Application

General Information and Process

For general information on completing your on-line application, see the Application Guide. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Scheduling Assessments

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Safety and Legal

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and / or medical / physical examination.

Note : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

Educational Requirements and Documentation

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. Education obtained outside the United States requires :

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates / times / locations after the closing date of this announcement.

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

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