Finance Director
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Finance Director - City of Albany, CaliforniaAbout the Department

The Finance Department monitors the fiscal operations of the City of Albany and coordinates the preparation and publication of the biennial operating budget, midyear budget review, debt issuance, annual update of the master fee schedule, annual financial statements, development of five-year revenue and expenditure forecasts, and cost analyses of labor contracts.

The Department performs the operating functions of cash receipts, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, business licenses, revenue invoicing, administration of bonded debt, business/residential transactions, and financial reporting for all funds including special revenues, grants, and investments and completes the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Under general administrative direction of the City Manager, the Finance Director is a member of the City's executive team and is responsible for the City's operating budget, the calculation of cost distributions and the production and distribution of preliminary financial documents including quarterly reports to the City Council.

The Finance Director will provide highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the City Manager, City Council, and operating departments, participate in the City investment process, coordinate the activities of the City's financial software, participate in City Council, committee, staff and other public agency meetings and conferences, and perform other duties as assigned. This also includes staff support to the City's Financial Advisory Committee comprised of five.

Education and ExperienceAny combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, economics, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Completion of graduate course work in accounting or finance and/or successful completion of the CPA examination is preferred.
• Five years of administrative experience in maintaining financial records and preparing statements, including three years in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a public agency or entity that utilizes fund accounting; experience in human resources is desirable.

Ideal Candidate

• A hands-on leader who is ready to serve as a change agent and thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Possess a keen attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
• Has a strong customer service focus and will demonstrate an appreciation of the value of proactive and thoughtful communication.
• A problem-solver with strong technical abilities in financial analysis and identifying proactive solutions.

The final filing date is October 25, 2024. To be considered, please complete and submit your cover letter, current resume with month and year of employment and an on-line application.

Please do not hesitate to contact Penny Ha at (510) ###-####, or via email at ...@albanyca.org, if you have any questions regarding this position or the recruitment process.

Selection Process Timeline:

• Submit application by: Friday, October 25, 2024
• Preliminary Phone Interviews: starting on October 7, 2024
• In-Person Panel Interviews: November 18, 2024
• Finalist(s) Interview with City Manager: week of December 2, 2024

The information listed above is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at ...@albanyca.org.

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