Job description

JOB
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Invites you to apply for the position of: Finance Manager$131,221-$159,500 plus excellent benefitsThis position is open until filled. Apply early to be considered for it.The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea has an exciting career opportunity for a seasoned Finance Manager. The Finance Manager position reports to the Assistant City Administrator and is a key member of the City’s Executive Leadership Team. The Finance Manager manages and performs a wide variety of accounting and finance related functions, including hands-on management of the general ledger, cash management, purchasing, payroll processing, business licenses, accounts payable, revenue collection and related functions. The Finance Manager also coordinates activities with other City officials, departments, outside agencies, organizations, and the public; and provides direct support to the City Council and Assistant City Administrator on complex financial projects and analysis; serves as a technical resource to City staff; and supervises professional, technical and office support personnel. The City has a well-established budget process, stable General Fund Budget and experienced financial support staff. The City’s annual General Fund budget is $33 million; the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) annual budget is $2.3 million. General Fund services include administration (HR, FIN, IT, Clerk), library and community activities, public safety, public works, community planning & building, public works and public safety. In this role, the Finance Manager will play a critical role in ensuring all of these operations are always planning ahead and have sustainable funding in the future. The Finance Department is comprised of four staff members.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Finance Manager: Prepares and manages the full spectrum of the payroll process on an interim basis until the full-time payroll position is hired, and will then assist with bi-monthly payroll and perform payroll as needed. Prepares, manages, and coordinates staff with the full spectrum of the City’s annual audit.Prepares, manages, and coordinates the development of the City annual operating and capital budget; presents information involved in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budget; prepares forecasts of necessary funds for staffing, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; discusses and resolves budget issues with appropriate staff; implements adjustments as necessary; coordinates the City budget process; monitors expenditures on a regular basis. Directs, manages, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the work of staff responsible for the City's day-to-day financial operations and activities, including the functions of budget, payroll, purchasing, business licenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, grants, treasury and debt management, internal control and annual audit functions to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.Prepares financial reports, including year-end audit reports and schedules and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Reports financial information and special reports to the City Treasurer regarding investment of City funds.Develops and implements policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, City policies and generally accepted accounting procedures; analyzes fiscal transactions and records to ensure conformity and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, practices and City codes and ordinances.Assists independent auditors with their annual review of financial records; prepares and provides support documentation and answers questions concerning financial records and accounting practices; ensures audits are completed in a timely manner.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
How to Apply: To be considered for this career opportunity, you must submit a complete online application through NeoGov, resume and answers to the supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application. Incomplete applications and/or supplemental questionnaire will be rejected. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria in this job announcement. Applicants with the most relevant qualification will be invited to interview. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to submit an application for this opportunity. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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