What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Finance Director position at City of Banning?
JOB DEFINITION: Under general supervision, assists the Administrative Services Director in planning, organizing, and supervising the activities of each functional area of the Finance, Utility Billing and Information Services Divisions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:? Knowledge of applicable city, county, state and Federal statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives.? Knowledge of the City's and the Department's policies and procedures.? Knowledge of accounting, banking and financial record keeping and reporting principles and procedures.? Knowledge of budget monitoring and reporting techniques.? Skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying relevant city, county, state and Federal statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, policies and procedures and other operational guidelines and directives.? Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and/or demands.? Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.? Skill in preparing a variety of financial statements, reports and analyses.? Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, staff, vendors, contractors, visitors, the general public and others having business with the City of Banning.? Skill in supervising, training and evaluating subordinate personnel.? Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Plans, organizes, controls, manages and evaluates the work of the Finance (payroll, accounts payable, business licenses, purchasing), Utility Billing and Information Services Divisions. Assists in the development of goals, objectives, policies and priorities. Implements departmental plans and work programs; coordinates and integrates department functions to achieve efficiency and effectiveness, plans and evaluates the performance of assigned staff. Assist the Director with the budgeting, financial reporting and auditing duties, including the preparation and issuance of financial reports and financial statements and the management, coordination and participation in the development of the City’s budget. Reviews and interprets financial policies and procedures. Coordinates and reviews City, RDA, transit and other audits. Prepare RFP’s and contracts for the Finance Department. Monitors and reviews general ledger accounts, budget items, debt service, donation accounts, short term loans, property taxes, RDA revenues and pass thrus, and grant tracking. Reconciles bank accounts and monitors banking activities. Researches and resolves departmental problems, discrepancies and/or reconciliation processes.Assist with procedural changes in fixed asset accounting, including additions, deletions and depreciation. Assists with office coverage including preparing letters and correspondence, proofreading, reports, replying to information requests, answering phones and maintaining and repairing office equipment. Attends committee and professional group meetings. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field AND three (3) years of accounting, public finance or banking experience, including a minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.
Salary : $107,952 - $146,037
