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Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
City of Coronado
Job Open until Filled
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6195227301
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City of Coronado
The Department of Administrative Services is responsible for the divisions of Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. The employees in the department support and reinforce City-wide operations with the goal of developing its most valuable resources – its people. This goal is jointly accomplished through the preservation of the City’s financial resources; the commitment to attract and retain a skilled workforce; and the effective management of the City’s information systems.
Ideal Candidate
The City of Coronado is seeking qualified candidates for the Finance Manager position within the Administrative Services Department. Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Services Director, the Finance Manager is directly responsible for functions of accounts payable, cash receipts processing, payroll, investment of funds, budget development, and preparation of various financial reports.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced finance professional who exhibits a collaborative, engaging, and open demeanor with a good balance of financial and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to evaluate complex economic systems and efficiently formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records. The ideal candidate will effectively lead staff to ensure quality work is completed on time to meet critical objectives, expectations, and deadlines. The ideal candidate should be a proficient communicator who possesses essential interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Minimum Requirements
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional-level experience in municipal financial or accounting operations that includes supervisory responsibility.
Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field. Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration and/or CPA is desirable.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record.
Examination & Selection Process
Application Review
A completed City of Coronado employment application and resume must be received by the Human Resources Division by 11:59 PM PST on Friday, March 11, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on the basis of relevant education, training, and experience.
Examination Process
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications and considered most qualified will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (100%). The exam process is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
Department Interview
The top candidates will be invited to a department interview with the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Administrative Services Director, tentatively scheduled for the week of March 28, 2022.
Candidate Selection
The selected candidate will be issued a conditional offer, subject to the successful completion of a background check and medical examination.
Additional Information: All candidates who successfully obtain a 70% or above in each phase of the exam process will be placed on an eligibility list for a period of at least six (6) months. The City of Coronado participates in E-Verify, all new employees are required to submit verification of legal right to work in the United States. The City of Coronado is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Individuals with disabilities who will require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any portion of the examination process may voluntarily request the accommodation from the City five working days prior to the requested accommodation. Documentation of the need for the accommodation may be required upon receipt of the request.
Ideal Candidate
The City of Coronado is seeking qualified candidates for the Finance Manager position within the Administrative Services Department. Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Services Director, the Finance Manager is directly responsible for functions of accounts payable, cash receipts processing, payroll, investment of funds, budget development, and preparation of various financial reports.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced finance professional who exhibits a collaborative, engaging, and open demeanor with a good balance of financial and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to evaluate complex economic systems and efficiently formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records. The ideal candidate will effectively lead staff to ensure quality work is completed on time to meet critical objectives, expectations, and deadlines. The ideal candidate should be a proficient communicator who possesses essential interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Minimum Requirements
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional-level experience in municipal financial or accounting operations that includes supervisory responsibility.
Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field. Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration and/or CPA is desirable.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record.
Examination & Selection Process
Application Review
A completed City of Coronado employment application and resume must be received by the Human Resources Division by 11:59 PM PST on Friday, March 11, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on the basis of relevant education, training, and experience.
Examination Process
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications and considered most qualified will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (100%). The exam process is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
Department Interview
The top candidates will be invited to a department interview with the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Administrative Services Director, tentatively scheduled for the week of March 28, 2022.
Candidate Selection
The selected candidate will be issued a conditional offer, subject to the successful completion of a background check and medical examination.
Additional Information: All candidates who successfully obtain a 70% or above in each phase of the exam process will be placed on an eligibility list for a period of at least six (6) months. The City of Coronado participates in E-Verify, all new employees are required to submit verification of legal right to work in the United States. The City of Coronado is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Individuals with disabilities who will require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any portion of the examination process may voluntarily request the accommodation from the City five working days prior to the requested accommodation. Documentation of the need for the accommodation may be required upon receipt of the request.