Finance Officer/Deputy Treasurer
LYNWOOD ASSOCIATES LTD
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Job summary
The City of Lynwood is seeking an experienced Finance Officer/Deputy Treasurer to oversee treasury operations, revenue management, and utility billing. This senior role partners with the Director of Finance to maintain fiscal stability and strong internal controls while delivering high-quality customer service to residents.
Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing cash flow, and preparing financial reports for executive leadership and City Council.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of public sector finance, treasury management, and GASB/GAAP.
- Understanding of California investment laws and cash flow forecasting.
- Experience supervising staff in a municipal finance setting.
- Ability to communicate with elected officials, staff, consultants, and the public.
Responsibilities
- Oversee treasury operations and cash management.
- Manage Citywide revenues including taxes, fees, utility revenues, and intergovernmental sources.
- Supervise Utility Billing Division and ensure accurate billing and customer service.
- Lead budget preparation, monitoring, and financial reporting to City management and Council.
- Support audits and strengthen internal controls across finance functions.
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Job description
The City of Lynwood is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented financial leader to oversee treasury operations, manage citywide revenues, and direct utility billing services—
The City of Lynwood is seeking a highly skilled, professional, and service-driven Finance Officer/Deputy Treasurer to maintain the City's fiscal stability and ensure strong internal controls. This position serves as a key operational leader and strategic partner, combining technical financial expertise with operational oversight to optimize revenue streams and deliver high-quality customer service.
Lynwood is a vibrant and diverse Los Angeles County community. The City is committed to professional excellence and the maintenance of modern systems that support a high-performing municipal government. We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming and approachable atmosphere for employees and the public alike.
The recruitment is scheduled to close on December 3, 2026. This recruitment can close at any time with or without prior notice. Candidates who best meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.
This position is a benefited, management, full-time position, working on-site, operating on a regular 4/10 schedule (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
Under general direction of the Director of Finance, the Finance Officer plans, organizes, supervises, and participates in the work of the Finance Department, with a primary focus on treasury operations, revenue management, and utility billing administration. This position serves as a key operational leader and strategic partner in maintaining the City’s fiscal stability, ensuring strong internal controls, optimizing revenue streams, and delivering high-quality customer service to residents and stakeholders.
Receives general direction from the Director of Finance or designee. Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff, including the Utility Billing Division.
The Finance Officer is a mid-management classification responsible for overseeing critical financial operations, including treasury functions, revenue management, and utility billing administration. This classification is distinguished by its combination of technical financial expertise, operational oversight, and supervisory responsibility, with a strong emphasis on cash management, revenue integrity, and customer service delivery. This position serves as a key operational partner to the Director of Finance and functions as a high-level support in managing the City’s liquidity, investment activities, and financial stability. The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion in applying financial policies, analyzing revenue trends, and making recommendations that impact Citywide fiscal decisions. The Finance Officer is differentiated from the Senior Financial Analyst classification by its broader scope of responsibility, including direct supervision of staff, oversight of major functional areas (such as utility billing and revenue tracking), and accountability for operational outcomes. It is further distinguished by its role in coordinating with consultants, developing financial projections, and contributing to policy-level discussions regarding fees, cost recovery, and revenue strategies. This classification is distinguished from the Director of Finance in that the Director has overall responsibility for departmental leadership, policy direction, and strategic financial planning for the City, while the Finance Officer focuses on implementation, operational management, and day-to‑day execution of key financial functions. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate a high level of professional judgment, leadership, and initiative, particularly in improving processes, strengthening internal controls, enhancing customer service in utility billing operations, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and City policies.
- Serves as a high-functioning deputy to the Deputy City Treasurer in overseeing daily treasury operations.
- Monitors and manages the City’s cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for payroll, vendor payments, debt service, and other obligations.
- Coordinates and verifies funding availability for check runs and payroll cycles.
- Maximizes investment opportunities by evaluating and recommending appropriate investment vehicles in accordance with the City’s adopted Investment Policy and California Government Code.
- Assists in maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal investment guidelines.
- Prepares cash flow forecasts and liquidity analyses to support short- and long‑term financial planning.
- Oversees and audits Citywide revenue streams to ensure accuracy, accountability, and internal control integrity.
- Tracks, analyzes, and reports on all revenue sources, including taxes, fees, utility revenues, and intergovernmental revenues.
- Develops and maintains robust revenue projections to support budget development and long‑range financial planning.
- Interfaces with revenue‑generating consultants (e.g., sales tax, property tax, franchise fee, and utility consultants) to ensure accurate reporting and timely delivery of economic and financial analyses.
- Prepares and presents clear, concise financial and economic reports for executive management, City Council, and other stakeholders.
- Oversees the Utility Billing Division, including front counter operations and customer‑facing services.
- Establishes and maintains high standards for professional, responsive, and equitable customer service.
- Implement process improvements to enhance service delivery, billing accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
- Ensures timely and accurate billing, collections, and account management.
- Monitors performance metrics and identifies opportunities for operational efficiencies.
- Works collaboratively with consultants and internal departments to conduct comprehensive reviews of the City’s Fee Schedule.
- Analyzes cost recovery levels and identifies fees that may require adjustment due to inflation, service delivery costs, or policy direction.
- Assists in developing proposed new fees and/or adjustments to existing fees to ensure fiscal sustainability and equity.
- Prepares staff reports, financial analyses, and presentations to support City Manager and City Council discussions regarding fees and subsidies.
- Provides clear analysis regarding the extent to which services are subsidized by the General Fund and taxpayers.
- Supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates assigned staff.
- Promotes a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Participates in budget preparation, monitoring, and administration.
- Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
- Supports audits and implements recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
- Principles and practices of public sector finance, treasury management, and governmental accounting (GAAP/GASB)
- Principles of organizational, public administration and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures in service areas managed; administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- California investment laws and public agency investment practices
- Cash flow management and forecasting techniques
- Revenue analysis, forecasting, and economic trend evaluation
- Utility billing systems and municipal revenue operations
- Customer service best practices in a public agency setting
- Fee studies, cost recovery methodologies, and rate‑setting principles
- Principles and practices of contract administration, contract risk transfer and evaluation; risk management requirements and techniques.
- Social, political and environmental issues influencing program administration.
- Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic mathematics; business letter writing and other document preparation; office methods, procedures and equipment; computers and applicable software.
- Supervisory principles and methods of training, teamwork, goal setting, problem solving and laws governing employee relations.
- Analyze complex financial data and develop sound recommendations
- Manage multiple high‑priority functions simultaneously (treasury, revenue, customer service)
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with elected officials, staff, consultants, and the public
- Exercise sound judgment and maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality
- Lead operational improvements and implement best practices
- Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
- Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
- Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
- Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
- Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow‑up on assignments.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Draw meaning and conclusions from quantitative and qualitative data.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of delivering persuasive presentations and preparing clear, concise, and impactful reports. Able to advocate for department initiatives and engage effectively with the public, media, and other external parties.
- Show interest and understand the needs, expectations, and circumstances of internal and external customers.
- Maintain emotional stability and self‑control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
- Display honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
- Appreciate the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures.
- Adhere to all safety practices and procedures and encourage and support others to be safe in their work activities.
- Have service mentality, respect for and sincere desire to help others with diverse background and experiences.
- Have strong sense of integrity and commitment to ethical behavior and accountability.
- Have courage to intervene and protect against unethical behavior.
- Demonstrate, promote and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public sector finance, including treasury, revenue management, or utility billing operations.
- Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of supervisory experience is highly desirable.
Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), or similar certification is highly desirable. Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and a good driving record. California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice System: An incumbent appointed to this position is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program. The Pull Notice Program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and Driver's License status on a periodic basis to the City of Lynwood.
The physical demands and work environment 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. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or Public Works facilities. Hand‑eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
This position is represented by the Lynwood Employees' Management Group (LEMG).
City of Lynwood 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.
The City of Lynwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer, special assistance with the application and examination process is available upon request, for persons with disabilities. Notify Human Resources for assistance at (310) 603-0220 ext. 221 no later than three working days prior to the closing or scheduled examination/interview date.
The City of Lynwood does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation.
City of Lynwood
Human Resources Department
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
310-603-0220 x 221
- Retirement - Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive 2% @ 62 benefit formula. Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 3% @ 60 benefit formula. All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.
- 8% EPMC - All employees are required to pay the 8% CalPERS member contribution.
- Medical Insurance – The City pays up to $1128.40 per month towards any medical plan selected by the employee and his/her eligible dependents.
- Dental/Vision Insurance – The City will contribute up to 80% of the family premium for dental and vision insurance.
- Life Insurance – Life, AD & D covered at 100% by the City.
- Long-Term Disability - covered at 100% by the City.
- Short-Term Disability - covered at 100% by the City.
- Deferred Compensation - The City offers a choice of two deferred compensation providers.
- Vacation - Accrued at two weeks each year with increases based on years of service.
- Sick Leave- 96 hours annually.
- Management Leave – 70 hours annually
- Other Leave- 10 paid holidays and 4 days floating holiday leave.
- 4-10 Work Schedule
- Additional Benefits may include: Longevity Pay, Education Incentive Pay, Bilingual Pay, an Employee Assistance Program, opportunities for Citywide Training and a flexible schedule
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