Financial Services Officer

City of Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

1d•$140,265•Hybrid

About The Position

Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint $140,265.395 of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization. The City of Long Beach is seeking an experienced, creative, innovative and collaborative individual who is committed to developing and support the Department of Technology and Innovation, as a Financial Services Officer. The Financial Services Officer is an at-will management position reporting to the Business Operations Bureau Manager. and is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the Finance Division. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Finance Division, which is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Department’s financial resources. The Financial Services Officer oversees a team of eight (8) employees and plays a critical role in ensuring the Department remains a vital partner—both internally and externally—in supporting the mission of the Department and the broader goals of the City. This position is eligible for a 9/80 alternate work schedule as well as a hybrid work schedule in accordance with the City of Long Beach Hybrid Work Program policy.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible full-time experience in administrative or financial positions.
One (1) year of the required experience must have been gained in supervisory capacity.
Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF forma at the time of filing.
Any proof submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the document.
Proof of education for academic degrees should indicate the type of degree and date of degree conferral.
Candidates who possess degrees or units from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree is desirable
Understanding of the City of Long Beach MUNIS Financial System, including Project Ledger subsidiary system/accounts.
Excellent project management/technical skills
Highly organized multi-tasker
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills
Strong level of integrity, ethics, and good judgment
Collaborative and inclusive management style
Consistently exercises good judgement
Self-motivated and results oriented
Ability to be a thoughtful decision maker and the ability to communicate expectations and hold staff accountable for their responsibilities
Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
Dedicated to quality customer service skills
Bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable

Responsibilities

Managing the fiscal, accounting, revenue collection and purchasing functions for the Department.
Works with the Bureau Manager to develop, analyze and execute TIDs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Interpreting complex written information and answering questions regarding City policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Developing conclusions and making recommendations.
Manages the Department's various operating and capital funds, ensuring sufficient cash and fund balances throughout the fiscal year.
Forecasts revenues, develops financial forecast models, maintains budgetary control records, and analyzes reserves.
Oversee the annual fixed asset inventory for both the Department’s and the City’s fixed asset tracking systems.
Negotiates and resolves sensitive and complex financial issues.
Monitors and assists with grant applications and agreements, as needed.
Leads all department-wide procurement efforts in compliance with the City’s procurement regulations.
Responsible for staff development, training, supervision, and evaluation of 8 employees.
Maintains proactive communication with the department’s managers on all aspects of finance.
Developing strong internal processes to support efficient and transparent financial controls.
Manages the administration of contract agreements according to City Municipal Code, City policies/procedures.
Provides relevant information to Department staff to support operations including but not limited to monthly and quarterly financial reports.
Assists the bureau manager in the development and monitoring of the Department’s annual operating and capital improvement budgets.