Human Resources Division
1415 Santa Anita Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733

(626) 579-6540
www.cityofsouthelmonte.org

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Monthly Salary: $11,652.35 - $14,163.50
Yearly Salary: $139,828.20 - $169,962.00

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

DEFINITION
Under the direction of the City Manager, serves as a member of the City's executive management team; plans,
directs, organizes and oversees the activities and operations of the City of South El Monte’s Finance
Department, including accounting, payroll, budget management, revenue collection, business licensing,
purchasing, and information systems; directs and oversees operations, employees and functions of City’s
Human Resources/Risk department; participates in the development of policies and procedures related to
financial transactions, reporting requirement, accounting systems and budget development directives; reviews
and addresses issues, questions and concerns related to fiscal and accounting management; provides highly
responsible and complex administrative support to the City Council; performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Directs the fiscal management program of the City and the South El Monte Business Improvement

District including budget preparation and monitoring, collection and disbursement of revenues,
accounting, financial reporting and auditing, business licensing, grant administration, and investment of
funds.

• Plans, directs, and coordinates City finance and data processing activities and services.
• Ensures fiscal activities comply with established laws, codes, regulations, internal controls, standards,

requirements, policies, and procedures; recommends policies and implements procedures to conduct
activities.

• Organizes, directs, and oversees Human Resources and Risk Management staff, functions, operations,

and activities.

• Develops comprehensive plans to satisfy future needs for department services; supervises the

collection of the business revenue.

• Directs the preparation and administration of the budget for the Finance Department; directs the

development and preparation of the City's Annual Budget.

• Reviews procurement and processes for purchase orders.
• Oversees the posting and reconciliation of ledgers and accounts.
• Directs the preparation of State and federal reports, including tax reports; oversees payroll and

and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions; assigns employee duties
and review work to assure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards,
requirements, and procedures; assures staff understanding of established requirements; conducts or
directs staff training and development.

• Establishes and maintains internal control procedures and assures adherence to State and national

standard accounting procedures.

• Prepares a complete financial statement and report for review by independent auditors.
• Supervises the collection of taxes, fees, and other receipts in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Maintains financial records and prepares financial reports; oversees the central computerized financial

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge:

• Municipal accounting and finance administration principles, practices, and systems.
• Laws, regulations, and reporting requirements pertaining to municipal finance, including GASB – 34.
• Principles and practices of public administration including budgeting practices.
• Cash management and investment programs.
• Public purchasing regulations and inventory control.
• Data processing applications in a public agency.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
• Organizational functions, and key personnel.
• General office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Handling and communicating of confidential and secure information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, public groups, and other agencies.
• Physical and electronic filing and record-keeping systems and techniques.
• Basic Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  

Competencies:

• Organizational Savvy – Understands the inner workings and interrelationships of the organization.
• Organizational Design and Structure – Prescribes roles and responsibilities, budgetary accountability,

and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible municipal accounting experience, including at least two years of
supervisory experience at the mid-management level.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in public or business administration, accounting, or closely related field. A Master's Degree is
preferred.

Additional Requirements/Information:
Certified Public Accountant License (CPA) is preferred and may be substituted for two years’ experience.

Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California State Driver's License and an acceptable driving
record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Frequently required to talk or hear, sit.

• Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand or walk.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Vision abilities required to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and

the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed mostly indoors, in office settings.
• Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various City property and facilities.
  

Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m. City Hall is closed on Fridays.

IMPORTANT NOTICES
Position Status
This position is designated as Exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

SELECTION PROCESS
Complete application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria described in this job announcement. Candidates
deemed to be the most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the selection process that may consist of training and
experience evaluation and technical oral interview. Applications are available on-line at
https://www.cityofsouthelmonte.org/. Applications may be submitted in person, by mail or emailed to hr@soelmonte.org
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure the application is
properly submitted.

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to
work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited
from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification of documentation.

EMERGENCY DISASTER WORKER
City of South El Monte employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker. All City employees are required to
perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster and to take such oath at time of
employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of South El Monte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race,
religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability,
medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, age, sexual orientation (including homosexuality,
bisexuality, or heterosexuality), military and veteran status.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS
The City of South El Monte is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need
reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time
when the employment application is submitted.

BENEFITS SUMMARY
HEALTH
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance are available to the employee and dependents. The City participates in the CalPERS
medical insurance program. Dental and Vision are paid by the City and employees receive a generous allocation toward
Health Insurance.
Long Term Disability: City pays full premium for all full-time employees.
Term Life Insurance and AD & D Insurance: City pays full premium for all full-time employees.
Employee Assistance Program: EAP services designed to help through life’s challenges are available through Hartford.

PAID LEAVES
Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Vacation: Based on years of City service. Eight (8) hours per month (accrued at the rate of four (4) hours bi-weekly for
24 of the 26 pay periods annually) during the first five (5) years of service; ten (10) hours per month (accrued at the rate of
five (5) hours bi-weekly for 24 of the 26 pay periods annually) during the sixth (6th) through the tenth (10th) years of
service; twelve (12) hours per month (accrued at the rate of six (6) ours bi-weekly for 24 of the 26 pay periods annually)
during the eleventh (11th) through fifteenth (15th) years of service; and thirteen (13) hours per month (accrued at the rate
of six and one-half (6.5) hours bi-weekly for 24 of the 26 pay periods annually) during the sixteenth (16th) and following
years of service.
Sick Leave: Earned at a rate of 8 hours per month.
Bereavement Leave: 3 days per calendar year.

RETIREMENT
Participation in California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)

CalPERS Retirement Plans:
Effective 05/27/2012 - 2% @ 60 with a member rate of 7.0, applicable to local miscellaneous members, “Classic

members”, entering membership for the first time in the miscellaneous classification with the City.
PEPRA New Members effective 01/01/2013 - 2% @ 62 with a member rate of 6.25.

New members under the Public Employment Retirement Law (PERL) hired as of 1/1/13 will have a mandatory CalPERS
contribution established by PERL.

A "New Member" is defined as:
A new hire that is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no

prior membership in any other California public retirement system.
A member who established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is hired by a different CalPERS

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any
provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Director of Finance Supplemental Questionnaire

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STAEMENT: Answer the following questions as truthfully and
accurately as possible. You are not expected to answer at the highest level of each of these items to be
qualified. You are required to answer all the supplemental questions. Your responses to these questions
are subject to verification and may be assessed in subsequent examination parts.

1. What is your highest level of education?
Please Note: Proof of education will be required. Degrees must be earned from an institution of higher
learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education.

• No education
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Some college course work but no degree
• Associate degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Doctorate Degree

4. Please describe your role in the development of policies and procedures related to financial
transactions, accounting systems and budget development directives.

For each related experience, please include in a separate page and label #4.
a) Your job title(s)
b) Name of the organization(s)
c) Job duties/responsibilities related to the job areas described above
d) Systems used

5. Please describe your role in directing the preparation of state and federal reports, including tax reports.

For each related experience, please include in a separate page and label #5.
a) Your job title(s)
b) Name of the organization(s)
c) Job duties/responsibilities related to the job areas described above

CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
1415 SANTA ANITA AVENUE
SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733