Director of Finance

The City of Yucaipa is conducting a recruitment for a Director of Finance.

This is a department head position, which reports directly to the City Manager, and oversees a department budget of approximately $2 million, with 8 full-time staff. The Department is comprised of 2 divisions and is responsible for the administration of the City’s Finance and Accounting operations. The Director of Finance plans, organizes, directs and reviews the activities and operations of the Finance Department including finance, budgeting, accounting (including payroll and accounts payable), treasury services; oversees the Accounting division including project and grant accounting, coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; provides leadership to the organization; and provides highly responsible and complex finance support to the City Manager and City Council.

• Assume full management responsibility for all Finance Department services and activities includingdevelopment and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities, and allocation of resources.
• Establish and administer a centralized system of financial administration for the City including accounting, payroll, assessments auditing, general ledger, and investments.
• InvestfundsinaccordancewithCityCouncilPolicyandStatelaw.
• Develop, plan and implement department goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Coordinate department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the Finance department budget; City- wide operating budget and Capital Improvement Program budget; monitor and approve expenditures; prepare and implement mid-year adjustments as approved; oversee the Accounting Division including project and grant accounting; maintain grant compliance, etc.
• Direct and participate in the development and presentation of complex financial reports and statements including annual audits, cash flow analyses, and federal, state and regional financial reports.
• Assist the City Treasurer with cash flow management and the management of investments; oversee the preparation of Treasurer’s report.
• Represent the department to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• OverseetheadministrationofthepurchasingfunctionwithintheCity.
• Direct and participate in the review of all financial transactions and control the expenditure of appropriated funds; enforce compliance with standard accounting systems and fiscal procedures.
• Interpret and apply legal and administrative concepts to various accounting functions and ensure conformance to generally accepted accounting standards, practices, and procedures.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.

• Principles and practices of budgeting, governmental accounting, and financial administration consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Principles and practices of financial management and forecasting, cost accounting, financial reporting, debt creation and management, and the investment of public funds.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
• Pertinent local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations including tort liability law, tax law, labor law grant compliance, etc.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs.
• Uniform Guidance (2CFR 200) Title 2 Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles and practices of effective customer service.
• Modern office equipment including use of Tyler Munis and applicable computer applications.

• Plan, direct and control the administration and operations of the Finance Department, including financial management and budgeting.
• Develop and implement department policies and procedures.
• Prepare and administer department and City-wide budgets.
• Analyze complex financial information and draw sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, City and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Follow workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation and communication.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; solve department related issues; remember various personnel rules; and explain and interpret policy.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 20 pounds or less.

This recruitment may close at any time without notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

Physical and Mental Demands
The following outlines the typical physical and mental requirements necessary for an employee to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to support individuals with disabilities in carrying out these functions.

Physical Demands:
Work is conducted in an office environment. Some fieldwork may be required. The role requires sufficient mobility to move within a standard office setting, operate typical office equipment, and use a computer. Employees must have adequate vision to read printed materials and computer screens, and sufficient hearing and speech abilities to communicate in person, over the phone, and in group discussions. Manual dexterity is required for entering, accessing, and retrieving data. The position may occasionally involve bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and pushing or pulling file drawers. Employees must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds. Required visual abilities include close vision, color perception, the ability to differentiate basic colors and shades, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of the incumbents within the position.