Deputy City Treasurer II (Open Competitive)

This recruitment requires that a cover letter addressing your professional treasury experience and resume be uploaded with the application to be considered complete.  This recruitment is open on a continuous basis with first review of applications on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

Under general direction, assists the City Treasurer in cash management, banking and investment activities for the City of El Segundo treasury operations.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

 

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

• Assists the City Treasurer in managing the City's cash management, banking, investments and cash flow; 

• Receives and deposits all City revenues on a daily basis; 

• Monitors daily cash flow and banking activities, including the recording of electronic fund transfers, auditing, and recording journal entries affecting cash balances;

• Monitors City employee credit card usage; 

• Reconciles accounts and investment register to the general ledger and fiscal agent statements;

• Assists in the planning, direction and coordination of activities and services within the Treasurer's office;

• Participates in the development of policy and procedures;

• Recommends and participates in the development of departmental goals, objectives and policies;

• Prepares various reports, schedules, correspondence and statements according to federal and state rules, regulations and laws, City policies and procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles;

• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget;

• Prepares budgetary and analytical studies and reports;

• Prepares detailed financial statements;

• Verifies fund balances;

• Assists in preparing for and coordinating annual and special audits;

• Researches and invests idle funds;

• Initiates fund transfers and periodic reporting;

• Maintains records and purchases U.S. Savings bonds;

• Makes payments as directed;

• Coordinates activities in the Treasurer's Office with activities of other programs, departments or staff to ensure program delivery according to appropriate policies, procedures and specifications;

• Resolves discrepancies or procedural problems and responds to program administration and/or program delivery questions ensuring necessary follow-up occurs;

• Controls program records for operational and budget accountability;

• Confers with and advises staff and program participants by providing advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and interpretation of program goals and policy;

• Recruits, hires, schedules, assigns, monitors and evaluates staff;

• Provides for and/or conducts staff development; establishes work methods and standards;

• Initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances and complaints according to established personnel policies and procedures and in consultation with Human Resources; and

• Oversees the day-to-day office activities in the Treasurer's absence.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

• Federal, state and local rules that govern the public agency cash management, banking and investments activities; 

• Fiscal operations and generally accepted accounting and investing principles and practices; 

• Laws, regulations, systems, procedures, and forms associated with the collection and handling of payments; 

• Treasury management and investment programs available for municipal budgeting; 

• The principles and practices of effective management and supervision; and

• Project management principles and practices.

Skill in:

• Investing funds and performing a variety of professional level accounting duties;

• Analyzing and resolving complex technical financial issues; 

• Supervising, motivating and evaluating staff; 

• Managing special financial projects, activities and programs; 

• Assessing objectives and operational requirements to develop and implement appropriate operational policies and procedures; 

• Using personal computers and office and financial related software; 

• Conducting research and analysis and preparing clear, concise and comprehensive financial reports; 

• Understanding and applying complex regulations, procedures and guidelines;

• Communicating effectively orally and in writing;

• Making presentations to groups;

• Working under pressure, handling significant problems and tasks that arise simultaneously and/or unexpectedly; and

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, other City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills may be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a directly related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible government, treasury, auditing, finance, accounting and/or investing experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

License/Certificates: Certification in fixed income or treasury management from a professional organization, such as the California Certified Municipal Treasurer (CCMT), is highly desirable.  Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.

Disaster Service Worker:  In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Probationary Period: 

All employees must successfully complete a 12-month probationary period in order to attain permanent status with the City of El Segundo. 

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

Salary : $7,635 - $9,712