FISCAL OFFICER

Cathedral City; Cathedral City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cathedral City seeks a seasoned Finance Director to lead accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting for city operations and agencies. This role directs staff, implements internal controls, and collaborates with auditors and department heads to ensure fiscal integrity.

You will oversee enterprise financial systems, coordinate annual budgets and financial statements, and guide strategic financial planning in a dynamic municipal environment.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's and/or master's degree in accounting, finance, business/public administration, economics or a closely related field.
• A minimum of four years of professional accounting experience with demonstrated leadership through projects or teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate City accounting, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, cash and debt management.
• Oversee financial reporting for City operations, including audits and reports for state/federal agencies.
• supervise professional, technical and clerical staff; train and evaluate performance.
• Develop and monitor budgets, internal controls and system enhancements; ensure compliance with legal standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project coordination

Team supervision

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting/finance/business admin/economics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

This recruitment will remain open until sufficient qualified applications are received and may close without prior notice.

THE POSITION

Under general direction, manages and coordinates designated staff and all or parts of assigned functions of the City’s accounting, accounts payable and receivables, budgeting, cash management, debt management, financial management/reporting, licensing, payroll, and procurement/purchasing, including the Housing Successor Agency, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, the Public Finance Authority, and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation (CURC).

TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages, organizes, supervises and performs the functions and activities of City’s designated finance and accounting operations and functions.
• Participates in the development and implementation of short and long-term goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to financial and accounting matters.
• Establishes procedures, documentation and internal controls related to assigned functions.
• Reviews, analyzes and reconciles reports prepared by accountants; reviews and recommends staff reports related to accounting; prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of professional, technical and clerical support staff; selects staff and provides training and professional development; assigns work activities and projects, monitors workflow and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation of general purpose and technical financial statements for the City; manages the preparation, maintenance, verification, and reconciliation of a wide variety of accounting, analytical, statistical or narrative reports required by City administration and federal, state, and private agencies.
• Participates in the development and oversees administration and prepares the biennial (or annual) City budget and department/program budgets.
• Coordinates the use of the City’s enterprise financial system; trains staff in system operation and capabilities; recommends system enhancements; and assists in the interface/coordination with other departments.
• Assists various federal, state and private auditors in the audit of the City’s financial records.
• Interprets and applies legal concepts and advanced accounting principles and standards to accounting and financial operations.
• Coordinates accounting and finance activities with other divisions and departments to ensure proper interface of transactions and adjustments.
• Analyzes fiscal and accounting problems, identifies alternate solutions, projects consequences of proposed actions, and implements recommendations in support of City and Department goals and objectives.
• Performs internal audits and analysis of internal controls and associated systems.
• Provides highly complex staff assistance to the Financial Services Director.
• Establishes, fosters and maintains a cooperative working environment and motivates, trains and evaluates staff to achieve high quality performance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of training and experience that provides the above listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way of qualifying would be:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's and/or master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, business/public administration, economics or a closely related field;
• A minimum of four years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a governmental or public agency setting with demonstrated leadership experience through project coordination, team leadership, or committee work.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct supervisory experience is desirable.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is a plus.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Application Review: A completed City of Cathedral City employment application is required. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification. Application review will begin immediately and will be screened on basis of relevant education, training, and experience.

2. Examination Phase: Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, and interview evaluation.

3. Establishment of Eligibility List: Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list pending further review by the department head and other qualifying procedures.

Notifications will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process) to the email listed on your on-line application.

The City of Cathedral City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool.