Finance Manager
Full-Time Exempt
Salary Range: $83,984 – $130,877
Description
The City of La Habra Heights is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and dedicated individual for the position of Finance Manager. Under direction of the City Manager, the Finance Manager functions as a member of the City’s management team and as the administrative head of the Finance Department. The position is responsible for duties including accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, cashiering, budget, purchasing and licensing. Qualified candidates must have knowledge of Municipal accounting and finance administration principles, systems, procedures, reports and practices; laws governing municipal finance administration; treasury management and investment programs available for municipal funds; sources of revenues to fund city services; and municipal budgeting processes.
Essential Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Planning, directing and coordinating the fiscal management program of the City, including budget preparation and monitoring, collection and disbursement of revenues, accounting, financial reporting and auditing of investment funds.
- Planning, directing and coordinating investments and cash flow; developing and implementing policies governing the investment of City funds; directing the investment program.
- Participating in the compilation of budget requests, preparation of preliminary and final budget documents, and various transactions required for budget control and administration.
- Directing the preparation of revenue, expenditure, debt, costs, and other reports on departmental operations.
- Providing advice and counsel to the City Manager, City Council and staff on fiscal planning, revenue, expenditure projections and related matters.
- Reporting financial information in an accurate and timely manner; preparing and providing financial reporting to external agencies as required.
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls.
- Supervising and spend ample time training employees within the Department.
- Interfacing with financial consultants, auditors, and government agencies.
Required Experience / Education
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university. Five years of increasingly responsible governmental accounting experience, including at least three years in a high level, municipal finance supervisory capacity. Municipal experience is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certifications
A valid California Class C Driver’s License is required and must be maintained throughout the course of employment.
Application Instructions
Final Filing Date: The position is open until filled. First review will begin on February 13, 2017. Applications are available at www.LHHCity.org or at City Hall. Mail your signed and complete application, cover letter, and resume to Grace Andres, 1245 N. Hacienda Road, La Habra Heights, CA 90631, or apply via email at [email protected]. The City of La Habra Heights is an equal opportunity employer.
About the City
The City of La Habra Heights was incorporated on December 4, 1978 as part of a community effort to preserve its unique residential and rural atmosphere. La Habra Heights is a General Law City located in Los Angeles County just 25 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. The City consists of 6.2 square miles of land and 42 miles of roads, and provides municipal services that include Administration, Community Development, Public Works, and Fire Protection. Law Enforcement and Animal Control services are contracted with Los Angeles County. The City’s Team is comprised of 12 full-time and four part-time employees, 18 part-time Paramedics, 18 Fire Captains and 63 Volunteer Firefighters. The adopted budget for FY 2016-17 is $4,852,003.
La Habra Heights is a thriving community with various local events, hiking trails, and a beautiful 18-hole golf course. The annual summer Music in the Park program is a local favorite with musical entertainment from various local bands. Additionally, the Powder Canyon hiking trail provides a healthy pastime for all levels of hiking enthusiasts. The City of La Habra Heights is a picturesque community comprised of hillside estates, grasslands, oak woodlands, avocado and citrus groves, riding trails, and panoramic views.