Finance Analyst

City Of Sutter Creek; Sutter Creek (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sutter Creek seeks a Finance Director to lead all financial operations, including budgeting, treasury, grant administration, and financial reporting. The role reports to the City Manager and serves on the executive team to align fiscal policy with strategic goals and maximize grant funding.

The position emphasizes long-term financial resilience, policy development, and collaboration with the City Council, City Clerk, and contracted project managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field; Master's or CPA desirable.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management with at least two (2) years in supervisory/management roles; public sector municipal finance experience in CA preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB guidelines; CA budget preparation, tax options, and fee structures incl. Prop 218; grant accounting and state/federal reporting.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development, adoption, and administration of the City's annual/biennial budget.
• Develop long-range financial forecasts and expenditure models to support the City Council's strategic plan.
• Evaluate financing methods for capital improvement projects and infrastructure upgrades.
• Prepare quarterly budget status reports and present financial data to City Council and the public.
• Serve as City Treasurer with investment portfolio oversight and cash flow management; oversee banking, debt issuance, and financial disclosures.
• Administer federal/state/regional grants, ensure compliance and allowability; coordinate project financing and closure with engineers and managers.
• Coordinate annual independent audit and CAFR; monitor local taxes to maximize city revenue.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Strategic Planning

Team Leadership

Grant Administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Public Administration

Master's degree or CPA desirable

Job description

Position Summary

Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, the Finance Director is a key member of the City's executive management team. This position plans, organizes, and directs all financial operations of the City of Sutter Creek, including budgeting, treasury and cash management, strategic financial planning, grant administration, and general accounting.

Position Summary

Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, the Finance Director is a key member of the City's executive management team. This position plans, organizes, and directs all financial operations of the City of Sutter Creek, including budgeting, treasury and cash management, strategic financial planning, grant administration, and general accounting.

This role shifts the City's focus from day-to-day project management to long-term financial resilience. The Director will act as financial advisor to the City Manager and the City Council, ensuring that the City's strategic goals are supported by sound fiscal policy and maximized grant funding.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

(The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below.)

Budgeting & Strategic Planning

• Directs the development, adoption, and administration of the City's annual/biennial budget.
• Develops long-range financial forecasts, revenue projections, and expenditure models to support the City Council's strategic plan.
• Evaluates alternative financing methods for major capital improvement projects (CIPs), equipment acquisitions, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Prepares quarterly budget status reports and presents complex financial data to the City Council and the public in a clear, accessible manner.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Serves as the designated City Treasurer, managing the City's investment portfolio in compliance with state law and City policy.
• Ensures adequate cash flow to meet the City's operational obligations.
• Oversees banking activities, debt issuance, debt management, and ongoing financial disclosure requirements.

Grant Administration & Project Finance

• Actively researches, models, and administers financial tracking for federal, state, and regional grants.
• Ensures strict compliance with grant reporting requirements and allowable cost parameters.
• Works alongside contract engineers and construction managers to ensure capital projects are financially tracked, funded, and closed out correctly.

Revenue Maximization and Reporting

• Partner with the Finance Supervisor who handles centralized accounting functions of the City, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger.
• Coordinates the annual independent audit and prepares the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
• Proactively monitor local sales tax and TOT to ensure compliance and maximize city revenue

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field. (A Master's degree or CPA designation is highly desirable).
• Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management, including at least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience. Public sector or municipal finance experience in the State of California is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
• Principles of municipal budget preparation, tax options, and fee structures in California (including Proposition 218 compliance).
• Grant accounting, state and federal reporting, and automated financial management systems.
• Investment and treasury practices governed by the California Government Code.

Ability to

• Analyze complex financial data and translate it into actionable strategies for non-financial stakeholders (City Council, residents).
• Modernize and streamline financial software systems and reporting procedures.
• Collaborate effectively as a team player with the Finance Supervisor, City Clerk, City Manager, and contracted project managers.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work is primarily performed in a standard office setting with regular attendance at evening City Council meetings. The role requires prolonged sitting, frequent use of a computer, and the ability to communicate clearly in person and over the phone.