What are the responsibilities and job description for the FINANCE MANAGER position at City of Montebello, CA?
Salary : $98,154.00 - $122,581.00 Annually
Location : Montebello, CA
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2025-00012
Department : Finance Department
Division : Administration
Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 19 / 2025 5 : 30 PM Pacific
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
This recruitment is set to close on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 . We encourage interested applicants to please apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time, without notice, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received for this position.
Required for consideration :
- Completed application
- Resume
POSITION
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages purchasing, budget, asset management, grants, year-end closing and related operations in the Finance Department; Performs highly complex professional municipal finance duties including preparing, monitoring, forecasting, and analyzing financial information.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in this class will be responsible for the procurement, asset management, contract management and budgeting functions of the City; provides complex technical support to the Finance Director in areas of expertise; Assists in preparation of the budget, managing citywide procurement and purchasing and special projects; functions as a member of the Department's management team; and performs related work as required.
Example of Duties
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for general finance functions and assigned programs, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and City policies.
Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of City and department budgets; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding; oversees and develops annual and quarterly revenue projections and estimates used in connection with preparation of annual budgets; researches and monitors new revenue sources.
Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures; advises and consults with management on accounting and budgetary concerns; provides information and recommendations as appropriate.
Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees and Human Resources to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and / or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with City specifications and service quality.
Coordinates monthly and annual closing activities, taking action to ensure the accurate processing and timing of all required accounting transactions related to purchase orders, carry-overs, etc.
Oversees and administers City debt and related tax assessments as appropriate; participates in the bond issuance process; assures compliance with bond covenants, accounting standards, and budgeting requirements.
Oversees and administers City debt and related tax assessments as appropriate; participates in the bond issuance process; assures compliance with bond covenants, accounting standards, and budgeting requirements.
Maintains stewardship for financial assets and debt; ensures the maintenance of City's liquidity and financial stability.
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.
Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, boards and Montebello residents and businesses.
Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces, as necessary.
Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Training and Experience : Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
Education :
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
Experience :
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in the management of public finance, of which three (3) years should be in a management or supervisory capacity.
Knowledge of :
Ability to
Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.
Environmental Elements
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and / or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
PLEASE NOTE :
Salary : $98,154 - $122,581
