Finance Director

To plan, organize, direct and review the activities and operations of the Finance Department
including utility billing, payroll and budget; to coordinate assigned activities with other
departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative
support to the City Manager.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives administrative direction from the City Manager.

Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical and administrative support
staff.

Examples of Essential Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the department's work plan; assign work
  activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods
  and procedures.
• Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the Finance Department
  budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and
  supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments; lead development
  of City budget and fee schedule updates.
• 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.
• Respond to media requests and Public Records Act requests.
• Serve as Treasurer for Valley of the Moon Fire Protection District, as assigned.
• Lead development of the City's annual audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
  (CAFR).
• Serve as administrator for online financial activities, including banking and payments.
• Represent the department to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community
  and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports and studies; prepare written
  correspondence as necessary.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the
  public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of government accounting, budgeting and auditing.
• Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Principles.
• Principles and practices of cost accounting.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
• Pertinent local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of
  programs.
• Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.

Ability to:

• Plan, direct and control the administration and operations of the Finance Department.
• On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff
  reports and related documents; know and interpret laws, regulations, codes and
  procedures; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve department related
  issues; 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 a keyboard to communicate through written
  means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Prepare and administer department budgets.
• Develop and implement department policies and procedures.
• 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 City and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course
  of work.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience: Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal finance; including
  three years of administrative and management responsibility.
• Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with
  major course work in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a
  related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.