Department Finance Officer

DEFINITION

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

FLSA Status: Exempt

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES:

• Effective 7/1/2025, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment

INCENTIVES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES:

• Sign on Bonus - $2,000
• 40 hours of sick leave for immediate use

FUTURE INCENTIVES:

• Employee employed as of 7/1/2025 will receive $2,000 lump sum

 

Under the supervision of the Director of Community Services, the incumbent prepares and maintains department budget; produces financial reports for council and advisory boards; manages staff in budget and fiscal units in the department including payroll, accounts payable, and some administration services; recommends fiscal strategies to adapt to changing needs; performs the most complex accounting functions; and performs other related work as assigned.

The incumbent will work a City of Stockton 9/80 schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Fridays, with every other Friday off.

This is an At-Will (Unclassified/Unrepresented/MV) position.  Only those applicants who best fit the needs of the City will be referred to the hiring department.  (Applicants who fail to fully complete the on-line application/supplemental questionnaire will be subject to rejection.)

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will classification that manages the department’s budget, finance, and some administrative staff.  The classification is distinguished by its administrative responsibilities for financial activities and encompasses a wide variety of fiscal, administrative and business management responsibilities in the department.  The incumbent is responsible for developing goals and objectives, supervising staff, administering the department’s annual budget, and financial operations while maintaining close coordination with City administrative, budget and financial services. Assignments allow for a high degree of administrative decision making in their execution.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

• Serves as Finance Officer for assigned Department with responsibility for all department financial operations and interactions with the Administrative Services Department.
• Develops and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the City and the assigned Department; prepares and administers the department annual budget.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff; selects personnel and provides for their training and professional development; assures department compliance with City policies, grant requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations relating to finance.
• Provides professional assistance to department staff on financial and related matters in areas of responsibility.
• Implements policies, procedures, and systems pertaining to budgeting, financial recordkeeping, controls and reporting; provides comprehensive financial management services and solves varied budgeting, accounting, financial reporting and collections problems.
• Conducts or coordinates financial and other studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations.
• Manages staff responsible for the purchase, storage and issuance of supplies, materials and equipment used by the assigned Department.
• Manages staff responsible for the maintenance of department property records and inventories.
• Makes presentations of the department financial status and operations; when directed, represents the department in meetings with governmental agencies and professional, and business organizations.
• Monitors developments related to finance and accounting matters; evaluates their impact upon the department’s financial programs and recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in accounting, public administration, business administration, finance or a closely related field and five (5) years of senior management or supervisory experience in accounting, financial management, or budgeting, preferably in a public agency or governmental setting.  Experience in municipal finance, and public agencies or governmental settings is highly preferred.  A Master’s degree and possession of valid California registration as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) are desirable.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license.

Knowledge of:

• Principles,  practices and theory of public administration, general fund, government contract administration and government accounting;
• Principles and practices of business computer user applications;
• Applicable city, state and federal laws and regulations relating to municipal budgeting;
• Organizational planning techniques, including staffing, goals, objectives, and work standards development;
• Laws regulating the investment of public funds;
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program and budget development, and implementation and employee supervision;
• General principles and practices of procurement and risk management; and
• Effective written and verbal presentation skills.

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing and directing a wide variety of financial and budgetary activities;
• Evaluating financial data and programs to provide recommendations for improvements;
• Interpreting, explaining, and applying city, state and federal laws regulating City financial accounting, reporting and recordkeeping, investment of funds and borrowing;
• Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing, and evaluating work of assigned staff;
• Selecting, motivating, and disciplining staff and providing for their training and professional development;
• Evaluating the earning potential of tax-exempt investments and directing investment activities; and
• Representing the City effectively in contacts with governmental and regulatory agencies, outside consultants and counsel, and business and professional groups.

Physical/Mental Abilities:

• Mobility - Frequent sitting for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; occasional standing and walking for long periods of time; 
• Lifting - Occasional lifting of 10 pounds or less; 
• Vision - Constant use of overall visual capabilities; ability to read and produce printed material and information displayed on a visual display terminal; 
• Dexterity - Frequent holding, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; 
• Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing and talking of normal speech, frequently over noise, in person by telephone, and in group settings. 
• Special Requirements - May require weekend or evening work; 
• Emotional/Psychological – Constant concentration and decision making; frequent public contact; may work alone, and occasional traveling; 
• Environmental Conditions – Occasional to frequent exposure to noise, outdoor conditions; occasional to moderate risk of exposure to hazardous materials, dirt, dust, poor ventilation, and indoor cold/heat; and 
• Working Conditions – Typically moderately quiet, but may be loud at times and at some locations.  

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirement of this job.   Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.  Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).   Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

The Process:

Only those applicants who best fit the needs of the City will be considered for this career opportunity. Applications, cover letters, supplemental questionnaires, and any other supplemental documentation will be reviewed and only the most qualified applicants will be referred to the Community Services Department.

Evidence of Bachelor's degree (unofficial transcripts/grade report/copy of diploma) required as part of the application process and must be submitted by the final filing date.
 

ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL ONLINE CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE  AND/OR FALSIFIED APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY. 
 

The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change. 

NOTE: 

• After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received.  Please print this notice as proof of filing.
• Notification and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.
• NeoGov.com:  You will receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application.  Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file.  Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
 

This position is Exempt from FLSA (Fair Labor and Standards Act) and does not qualify for overtime compensation and is subject to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) annual filing requirements. Please see the FPPC website,www.fppc.ca.gov, for more information.

Salary : $2,000