Finance Manager

• Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of professional and technical staff; supervises and participates in developing, implementing and evaluating work processes, systems and procedures to achieve goals, objectives and work standards.
• Plans and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and regularly monitors performance; subject to management concurrence, takes disciplinary action, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with City personnel rules, policies and labor contract agreements.
• Supervises the maintenance of the City's general ledger and chart of accounts and the preparation of annual financial statements and schedules; coordinates monthly and annual closing activities, taking action to ensure the accurate processing and timing of all required accounting transactions to present accurate statements of the City's financial position; prepares adjusting entries to various ledgers to reflect accurate accounting and distribution of income and expenses to appropriate account.
• Reconciles asset and liability accounts; supervises the reconciliation of accounts and records and the posting of revenues.
• Oversees, audits and manages the work of employees responsible for cash control, accounts payable and receivable, payroll and technical accounting functions.
• Manages the work of employees responsible for business license tax billing, collections and enforcement.
• Works with the Senior Financial Analyst to maintain internal controls, accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws, codes and regulations governing municipal accounting. 
• Manages the annual audit including completion of all work in connection with the annual audit with outside auditors; prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in accordance with GFOA award standards; prepares the MD&A and note sections.
• Participates in preparing the State Controller's Report; obtains data and prepares special schedules and spreadsheets; reviews working papers and schedules prepared by staff for use in report preparation.
• Prepares fee and rate schedules and implements changes.
• Oversees and develops annual and quarterly revenue projections and estimates used in connection with preparation of annual budgets; researches and monitors new revenue sources.
• Responds to requests for information and advises City departments, other governmental agencies and the public on City financial and accounting practices, policies, procedures and data.

Education/Training/Experience:

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

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or a closely related filed. A master's degree in a related field is desirable.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional accounting and finance experience, including lead and supervisory work is required. Experience in a local governmental agency is highly desirable.

License/Certifications: 

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License and acceptable driving record is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License is preferred. 

In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Placentia employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

INTERVIEWS ARE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 3, 2025

Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Placentia as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education, training, and experience, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to oral interviews and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment-eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, or until an insufficient number of candidates remain unless exhausted sooner.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Placentia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 993-8141 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

The City of Placentia's Drug-Free Workplace Policy requires that all applicants undergo substance abuse testing prior to employment.

The City of Placentia will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City is concerned regarding a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

Salary : $109,836 - $133,506