• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or an approved equivalent major; and
• Eight (8) years managerial experience in budget administration and fiscal operations, at least five (5) of which must be within a municipality or governmental agency or the equivalent.
• Graduation with a Master’s in Business Administration or Public Adminmistration and/or a current Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) certificate is highly desirable.
• Additional qualifying education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of (2) two years.

As a member of the City’s Unclassified Service this is an “at-will” position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills, sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City’s Code of Ethics and Values.

• Advising the City Manager and Department Heads on City financial affairs;
• Coordinating departmental fiscal operations and controls;
• Developing and administering policies regarding investment of City funds and investing funds accordingly;
• Serving as Treasurer of the Redevelopment Agency and as Director of Finance of the Sports and Open Space Authority;
• Advising City Manager and Staff on fiscal matters concerning City related not for profit corporations and joint powers agencies;
• Serving as ex officio member of the City Council Audit committee; and
• Interfacing with the public in matters involving difficult and controversial questions related to City financial affairs;
• Managing and directing the activities of the Administrative, Financial, Accounting, and Municipal Services Divisions;
• Compiling the annual budget and capital expense estimates;
• Maintaining an accounts payable system for the disbursement of all monies in accordance with the City budget;
• Maintaining a general accounting system and control for all the offices, departments and agencies of the City;
• Submitting for the City Council a monthly statement of all receipts and disbursements in sufficient detail to show the City's exact financial position;
• Overseeing the preparation for publication of all required governmental reports, regarding the financial condition of the City;
• Managing the preparation and recordation of the payroll checks for payment;
• Overseeing the management of meter reading billing and collection functions for the City’s utilities;
• Managing the collection of all taxes, special assessments, utility charges, license fees and other revenues collectible by the City;
• Managing the receiving, depositing and having custody of all revenue received by the City in compliance with laws and governing regulations;
• Administering City owned land and ground leases;
• Managing personnel in the performance of their duties; and
• Performs other duties as required.

• Effective leadership and management principles and practices;
• Municipal revenue and accounting practices, principles and procedures;
• Principles of budget preparation, administration and control;
• Principles and practices of debt issuance and maintenance;
• Municipal investment strategies and practices;
• Accounting systems including inventory and record keeping methods and procedures;
• Current State and Federal revenue taxation codes and regulations; and
• Principles and practices of communication, contracting, human resources, information technology, public relations, project management, outreach, performance standards, telecommunications, records management, resources to achieve outcomes and expectations.

• Provide the leadership and management of the department through coaching, enabling and facilitating employees working in a team environment;
• Create a culture that is conducive to change and that is one that is able to select, recruit, retain, develop and motivate a skilled and talented workforce where everyone knows their mission, role, and job; and goals and objectives are clear in order to create an organization that delivers excellent customer service through ethical leadership standards, establishes an atmosphere of respect for employees consistent with the City’s Code of Ethics and Values;
• Read, analyze and interpret laws, rules and regulations for application to specific municipal accounting situations;
• Understand, analyze, and interpret economic indicators and forcasts from a variety of sources;
• Understand, explain and manage financial records and procedures, and comprehensive and accurate financial reports;
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with City officials, employees and the general public;
• Evaluate Federal and state regulations and assess fiscal and budgetary impacts on the City;
• Understand the roles and relationships of the various components of Federal and State policymaking and implementation processes in order to formulate effective strategies and alliances to represent the interests of the City;
• Exercise good judgment in structuring and organizing work and setting priorities, balancing the interests of clients and readily readjusting priorities to respond to customers; and
• Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing regarding the fiscal operations and financial status of the City.