Finance Manager I - (Promotional Only)

CalHR•Salinas, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Direct, plan and organize fiscal and accounting operations for a small department or large and complex division in Monterey County, working under the general direction of the department or division head. This position administers or performs a combination of budgeting, grant accounting, billing and fiscal management functions; directs the operations of the accounting section; provides budgetary and fiscal advice to management; and oversees the integrity of all financial transactions. Monterey County Department of Social Services is searching for a Finance Manager with interpersonal and analytical skills. Overseeing and managing fiscal and grant accounting management systems to ensure the accuracy and quality of all financial operations within the department. This role also includes budget administration, oversight of fiscal contract monitoring, reconciliation of large data, and compliance with state and federal laws affecting fiscal operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maximizing the departments revenue by providing guidance and training for staff coding their time to various programs.

Requirements

Principles and methods of public finance administration, particularly in the areas of accounting operations, budgeting preparation and management; fiscal control auditing, cost accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal financial and operations auditing.
Principles and practices of reimbursement, grant management, monitoring and control.
The application of data processing to accounting operation including budgeting, billing, fiscal monitoring and reporting.
Accounting and auditing principles and practices used in public finance, including third-party reimbursement principles, policies and procedures.
State and Federal law affecting fiscal operations, reporting and resource management including regulations specific to public finance.
Principles and practices of internal auditing and operations auditing.
County policies regarding travel and cash handling.
Computerized data processing as it relates to accounting operations and management information systems.
Principles and methods of supervision and management, including work planning, analysis and organization; selection, training, development and evaluation of employees.
Quantitative analysis and statistical reporting.
Operating principles and capabilities of personal computers and mainframe computer systems.
Word, Excel, Access and other common computer software applications.
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the fiscal and accounting operations of a county department.
Properly interpret and make financial decisions in accordance with appropriate laws, regulations and policies.
Develop, implement and administer automated data gathering, processing and reporting systems.
Analyze financial problems and develop effective policies, procedures and fiscal controls.
Prepare, review and interpret financial reports, summaries and data.
Read, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations.
Develop and evaluate department fiscal goals.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of others.
Present financial and technical information before a group.
Use a personal computer, telephone and calculators.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide courteous customer service.
Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of duties related to fiscal resource management, including at least one year of significant administrative experience in public finance or accounting.

Nice To Haves

The ability to speak, read and write Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position is optional.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, and coordinates fiscal management policies, goals, objectives, procedures, standards and programs with the management team; implements and evaluates departmental fiscal management policies and procedures.
Plans, implements, organizes, directs and monitors departmental fiscal systems, financial controls and accounting operations including general ledger and cost accounting, budgeting, program billings, contractor payments, financial reporting and internal auditing.
Analyzes departmental financial needs and develop systems for controlling expenditures.
Communicates and interprets fiscal management goals, objectives, policies, procedures, standards, programs and services to departmental management and support staff.
Develops quality standards and continually evaluates departmental accounting, billing, financial reporting and auditing systems to ensure compliance with sound accounting principles and local, State and Federal policies and guidelines.
Researches and interprets legislation to ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations which fiscally impact departmental programs.
Provides training and supervision to professional, technical and clerical staff in the areas of accounting applications, budget administration, application of the law, and other fiscal and administrative support as necessary.
Assures that the department's fiscal program meets standards and stands up to State and Federal audits.
Prepares responses to disputed State and Federal audits and prepares material for appeals as appropriate.
Prepares technical financial reports.
Prepares budget for the department or a portion related to the major area of responsibility.
Identifies computerized accounting, budgeting, billing, program management and other management information system requirements and works with management team to design and implement the requirements.
Designs and participates in quantitative analysis of systems and programs, analyzes cost experience and projected trends and prepares financial reports, rate studies and project plans.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with departmental management and staff, other County departments, outside agencies, vendors and State and Federal program auditors.