Finance Manager

The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres; 1,250 miles of trails; 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. Learn about our Mission and Vision,History, and our contributions to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

OUR MISSION:

EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education.  An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.

OUR VALUES:

•  Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
•  Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
•  Relationships – Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
•  Responsiveness – We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
•  Transparency – We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.

WHY WORK FOR EBRPD?

• Working with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
• A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission.
• Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Click here for details regarding additional benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
• Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch).

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

The Park District is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to be located at the Park District’s Administrative Office, 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct., Oakland. The hiring pools established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and additional vacancies that may occur during the one-year life of the hiring pools.  

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Under general direction, plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Finance Department, which includes the functions of general ledger accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable/purchasing, budget, and payroll; manages and evaluates staff directly and through subordinate supervisors; develops and implements goals, policies, procedures and standards of work for assigned areas; performs and oversees the most difficult and complex administrative, operational, budgetary, financial and systems analyses and performs other related duties as required.

Assist the Assistant Finance Officer in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards; establishment of priorities and management of programs; Manages and evaluates assigned staff consisting of professional, technical, support staff, and/or volunteers/interns, as well as consultants and contractors; assigns work to staff; monitor work activities to ensure work quality and accuracy; ensures compliance with established laws, regulation, policies, and procedures; stays abreast of new trends and innovations related to public agencies; in partnership with the Information Services Department, plans, designs, implements and operates modules within the Park District’s ERP systems; prepares and reviews a variety of written reports and correspondence; provides training to Park District staff; prepares training materials; monitors changes in laws, regulation, and technology; oversees analysis on potential impacts to the Park District and operating departments; and recommends and implements policy and procedural changes as necessary; conducts and oversees advanced analysis and research; serves as a Park District representative to outside agencies, organizations, contractors and the public; serves as a subject matter expert on a variety of internal committees, work groups, and task forces; may present to, or prepare material for the State Controller's Office, the State Board of Equalization, the General Manager, District’s Finance Committee, the District’s Board of Directors and other governing bodies as required.

This position will oversee the following functions and staff:

Budget
Leads the preparation, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Park District’s Budget and related processes and procedures; maintains timely and accurate accounting within the Park District’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system; sets and enforces the budget schedule and development process; assists in the preparation and presentation of preliminary and final budget documents, including the annual budget document; assists with the preparation of financial forecasts and long-term plans; estimates, monitors and analyzes revenues and expenditures; serves as an expert consultant advising departments in the preparation, administration and monitoring of their departmental budgets and expenditures.

Payroll
Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions; plan, analyze, document, coordinate and implement changes to payroll & benefit calculations and or processing including labor costing; conduct budget and payroll audits and reviews; advise Assistant Finance Officer and Assistant General Manager of Finance and Management Services/Chief Financial Officer on budgetary, financial, or other departmental matters; serves as liaison with Human Resources Division, managing coordination and collaboration.


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

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or a closely related field;
AND
Experience: Five (5) years of full-time professional level experience performing complex budgetary, accounting, or financial analysis, preferably in a governmental agency including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: principles, practices and methods of government budgetary development and administration; Principles, practices, and requirements for governmental accounting, fiscal management, and financial reporting, including those promulgated via federal, state, local law, professional standards (such as GASB and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and professional organizations (such as the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA); principles and practices in the preparation of an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); information technology and its uses to enhance business performance and efficiency; laws, rules, regulations and policies surrounding government budgeting and accounting; economic forecasting; the application of statistical methods and quantitative analysis; and principles and practices of management, supervision and training.

Ability to: perform independent analysis and make recommendations on confidential or complex administrative and fiscal issues; apply accounting, auditing and finance principles and techniques to a wide variety of operating issues; plan, organize, assign and review the work of subordinates; analyze financial data and propose solutions to budgetary needs and problems; train, guide and evaluate the development of subordinates; prepare detailed analytical reports and correspondence on financial matters and factors affecting fiscal conditions; conduct analytical studies involving complex administrative and financial systems and procedures or significant financial impact; utilize software applications and financial and budgetary management systems to process, analyze, and present data; analyze and interpret federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to government budgeting, accounting and financial management; communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity; exercise sound judgement, initiative and tact; analyze and problem solve; manage multiple and competing priorities; and establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal and external customers.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be able to pass a Level 1 background check which includes:  employment history verification, employee reference check, education or certificate verification, Department of Justice fingerprinting, and criminal history review.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is a condition of initial and continued employment.

MANAGEMENT DESIGNATION:   This position is not affiliated with a union and is considered part of the Management group and is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e. is not eligible for overtime); in addition to the regular work schedule, this position may require availability to work evenings and/or weekends. The probationary period for this position is one year.  This position is designated as “at-will” and serves at the pleasure of the General Manager.

Internal Promotions: Placement shall be made at the first step in the salary range for the new position (Step A) unless the salary rate at Step A of the new position is less than a 5% increase. In such instances, the employee will be placed at a step in the new salary range that ensures at least a 5% increase.

Application materials for these positions consist of three (3) required parts:

1. A current East Bay Regional Park District application submitted online, and
2. Completed supplemental questions
3. A current Resume

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system.  If you have previously applied to a position on GovernmentJobs.com, please allow time to update your existing profile.  Applications are accepted online only.  Our online application system is provided by NeoGov.  If you encounter problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov Help Desk toll-free at (855) 524-5627.

Notification:  All applicants will be notified of the status of their application via email, generally within two weeks after the closing date. You may also sign into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view your current application status and notifications.
  
Selection Process: The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified to invite to a panel interview. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment procedures before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to interview. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.
 
Special Testing Arrangements: If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 544-2154 at least five business days in advance.
 

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Salary : $135,034 - $180,960