Assistant Chief Financial Officer

City of Oxnard • Oxnard, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard's Finance Department is seeking its next Assistant Chief Financial Officer. This position is one of three Assistant Chief Financial Officer (ACFO) positions in the department. The role of this ACFO assists in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing activities and operations within the Finance Department. This position will primarily focus on budget, budget preparation and tracking, financial reporting, process improvements, current and long-term financial planning, assist the Public Works Department in the Cost of Service Analysis review and utility rates recommendations to the City Council, and support of debt issuance and cash flow forecasting. The ACFO will provide internal customer service and budget support to internal customers, as well as supervision of external vendor contracts and financial advisors. In addition, this position coordinates budgetary activities with other departments and provides highly responsible and complex analytical support to the Chief Financial Officer. The Assistant Chief Financial Officer (Budget) oversees a staff of six FTEs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a field directly related to the assignment
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience that includes significant management and supervisory experience
• Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers and vendors

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in accounting or finance
• Professional certifications related to this position
• Prior experience in municipal finance, revenue administration, or public sector accounting
• A background working is a union environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the conduct of performance evaluations, training, and hiring, discipline and termination procedures as well as directly supervises management, professional, paraprofessional and support staff.
• Manages and administers the operations of a major division within a department; coordinates and oversees the implementation of division programs and operational activities; participates in program planning and development; assists in developing goals, policies and objectives; aligns division operations with department and organizational strategy and goals.
• Monitors and oversees service quality and compliance with applicable regulations, standards, codes, policies and/or business requirements; manages operational risk; identifies and implements process improvements for the optimization of resources and the effective delivery of high quality services.
• Provides technical guidance; monitors and evaluates projects and processes; performs research of specialized and technical information; analyzes and resolves complex and sensitive issues; handles escalated customer concerns; and creates, negotiates and implements initiatives and solutions.
• Serves as division representative, liaison and/or advisor to management, City officials, boards, commissions, authorities, outside agencies, the public and/or other organizations regarding assigned area; facilitates and participates in meetings.
• Develops and delivers presentations; prepares and/or oversees the preparation, maintenance and/or distribution of correspondence, reports, documents, system information and other related communication materials.
• Oversees and assists in the analysis, development and administration of assigned budget; monitors and approves expenditures; monitors budget compliance; and makes budget recommendations.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $171,926 to $223,504, negotiable based on experience and qualifications
• CalPERS Retirement membership: Classic 2% at 55, New 2% at 62
• 12 paid holidays off per year
• The City contributes 1% of employee base pay/salary to a Retirement Health Savings Program
• The City contributes 4.5% of employee base pay/salary to the City-sponsored 401(a) plan
• Leave accrual rates vary between 6.24 – 11.78 hours per pay period based on years of service with the City of Oxnard
• 60 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year
• The City will contribute $2,054.00 monthly towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back
• Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back with proof of other qualifying coverage
• The City will continue to provide $66.79 per month towards dental insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager