Assistant Director of Finance

City Of Vacaville • Vacaville, CA

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About The Position

The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work! With over 600 employees, the City of Vacaville is proud to serve a vibrant, growing community. We offer a supportive and engaging workplace with employee social and wellness events, casual dress days, flexible work schedules, every other Friday off and outstanding pay and benefits. Join us and help shape the future of Vacaville! The City of Vacaville invites applications for Assistant Director of Finance. The City of Vacaville is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative finance professional to serve as Assistant Director of Finance . This key leadership role supports the Director of Finance in overseeing the operational, fiscal, and strategic functions of the Finance Department including budgeting, financial reporting and departmental planning. The Assistant Director plays a critical role in ensuring sound municipal financial management while contributing to citywide goals through effective leadership, clear communication, and strong analytical expertise. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced municipal finance leader who is ready to take on broader responsibilities and help guide the City's financial operations with integrity and innovation. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Prepare, review and present staff reports, various management and information updates and reports on special projects as assigned by the Director. Develop and implement the department's work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. Prepare the Finance Department's budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of funds for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget. See the class specification for a more detailed listing of duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge in m unicipal finance including governmental fund accounting, budget, auditing, and/or utility billing operations and applicable computer software management and reporting systems
• Thorough understanding of principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution
• Ability to excel in managing and directing the operational activities of the Finance Department
• Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major course work in finance, public administration, business administration or a related field.
• Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible experience in management of accounting, utility billing, or budgeting activities in a municipal or governmental environment, including two years of supervisor responsibility.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will embody a holistic blend of financial expertise, leadership acumen, regulatory knowledge, and effective communication and management skills .

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and present staff reports, various management and information updates and reports on special projects as assigned by the Director.
• Develop and implement the department's work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Prepare the Finance Department's budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of funds for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available
• Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums are covered 100% by the City
• Healthcare double coverage opt-out incentive of $3,000 per year for eligible employees
• Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
• Up to 97.5 hours per year of Administrative Leave

What This Job Offers

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