The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is excited to announce the recruitment for Deputy Director of Finance.
The Deputy Director of Finance is an executive-level position that reports directly to the Director of Finance. The Deputy Director of Finance oversees, directs and participates in all activities and programs of the Finance Department, including accounting, purchasing, budgeting, business licensing, cash management, and/or financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in development, forecasting and administration of City’s annual budget and capital improvement budgets. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have clear understanding of governmental accounting, public finance administration and budgeting, auditing, reconciliation, and municipal taxation management. The Deputy Director of Finance has expert knowledge in the area of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the areas in finance.
To qualify, an applicant must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, economics, business or public administration, or a related field AND four (4) years of management and/or administrative experience in municipal finance and accounting. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California is highly desirable. To compete, an applicant must demonstrate knowledge and skills to:
· Understand municipal financials including budgetary, contract administration and City-wide administrative practice;
· Coordinate the design, implementation, and control of City-wide automated financial management information systems;
· Communicate effectively orally and in writing with City staff, consultants, elected and appointed officials, governmental agencies.
To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit a City Employment Application Form, cover letter, resume with current salary and the names and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. Resumes should include information about municipal government administration and financial reporting. Application materials will be accepted beginning Tuesday, December 1, 2015 with a first review on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Applications are available on the City’s website: www.rpvca.gov or may be requested by calling (310) 544-5332.
Interested candidates should send completed application materials to:
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Attention: Sean Robinson
Human Resources Manager
City Manager’s Department
30940 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-5391