Fiscal Officer

City of Cathedral City•Cathedral City, CA

About The Position

Under general direction, manages and coordinates designated staff and all or parts of assigned functions of the City’s accounting, accounts payable and receivables, budgeting, cash management, debt management, financial management /reporting , licensing, payroll, and procurement/purchasing , including the Housing Successor Agency , the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency , the Public Finance Authority , and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation (CURC) .

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree from a n accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, business / public administration, economi cs or a closely related field ;
A minimum of f our years of professional accounting experience , preferably in a governmental or public agency setting with demonstrated leadership experience through project coordination, team leadership, or committee work.

Nice To Haves

Direct supervisory experience is desirable .
Certifi ed Public Account ant (CPA) credential is a plus .

Responsibilities

Manages, organizes , supervises and performs the functions and activities of City’s designated financ e and accounting operations and functions .
Participates in the development and implementation of short and long-term goals, objectives , policies and procedures related to fin ancial and accounting matters.
Establishes procedures , documentation and internal controls related to assigned functions.
Reviews, analyzes and reconciles reports prepared by accountants; reviews and recommends staff reports related to accounting; prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of professional , technical and clerical support staff; selects staff and provides training and professional development; assigns work activities and projects, monitors workflow and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
Oversees and participates in the preparation of general purpose and technical financial statements for the City; manages the preparation, maintenance, verification, and reconciliation of a wide variety of accounting, analytical, statistical or narrative reports required by City administration and feder al, state, and private agencies.
Participates in the development and oversees administration and prepares the biennial (or annual) City budget and department/program budgets.
Coordinates the use of the City ’s enterprise financial system; trains staff in system operation and capabilities; recommends system enhancement s; and assists in the interface /coordination with other departments .
Assists various federal, state and private auditors in the audit of the City’s financial records.
Interprets and applies legal concepts and advanced accounting principles and standards to accounting and financial operations .
Coordinates accounting and finance activities with other divisions and department s to ensure proper interface of transactions and adjustments .
Analyzes fiscal and accounting problems, identifies alternate solutions, projects consequences of proposed actions, and implements recommendations in support of City and D epartment goals and objectives .
Performs internal audits and analysis of internal controls and associated systems .
Provides highly complex staff assistance to the Financial Services Director.
Establishes , fosters and maintains a cooperative working environment and motivates, trains and evaluates staff to achieve high quality performance.