Finance Officer

The City of Del Mar seeks a Finance Officer with strong leadership and interpersonal skills to join the City of Del Mar Finance Division. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with desire to lead finance related special projects and experience in many aspects of municipal finance, including annual budget and audit processes, purchasing, accounting, billing, cash investments, and payroll operations. This position performs specialized accountant level work in the day-to-day operations of the Finance Division, such as preparation and analysis of financial reports, coordination of financial activities for capital projects, assisting with the City’s budget and audit, review and approval of accounts payables and receivables. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for leading special projects, such as cost allocation plan update, enterprise resource system implementation, and other special projects as assigned. Incumbent must exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in leading special and day-to-day activities and supervising assigned staff.

The recruitment is open until the needs of the City are met, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review of applications will be conducted after the close of business on August 15, 2024, at 5:30 pm. Applicants must attach a resume to the application to be considered for the position.

THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

• Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performing, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the Finance Division’s and City’s mission, objectives and values.
• Plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates the work of employees responsible for accounts payable and receivable, payroll and benefits processing, utility billing, business licenses, and record keeping.
• Reconciles cash receipts, revenues and posts amounts to the general ledger.
• Reconciles and prepares journal entries and bank reconciliations.
• Prepares quarterly treasurer’s report, financial reports, and other related financial reports that are presented to the City Manager, City Finance Committee, and City Council.
• Provides financial and budget information to other departments and assists in resolving questions and issues that may arise.
• Assists with the development of the City’s budget including review and preparation of budget estimates and document production for submittal to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
• Coordinates and oversees the internal and external audit of the City’s accounting records, financial statements and special funds conducted by the City’s external auditor.
• Assists with the development of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and document production for submittal to GFOA.
• Coordinates preparation and review of other required external reports including the Annual Street and Road Report and State Controller’s Report.
• Calculates GANN appropriations limits, property tax rates and fixed charge assessments for bonded indebtedness and prepares applicable reports.
• Establishes and maintains internal control procedures and ensures that accounting standards are met.
• Covers all aspects of the City’s financial functions and covers the role of Finance Manager/Treasurer in that individual’s absence.
• Conducts research and performs special projects as requested by the Finance Manager/Treasurer and the City Manager.