The City of Monrovia is engaged in an exciting process of renewal to enhance its position as one of the premier municipalities in the nation. We are looking for a unique and special individual to join our team as a Finance Operations Supervisor in the Administrative Services Department. The ideal candidate we are looking for is anything but ordinary – in fact, we are looking for the extraordinary! Ask yourself this...
Does the idea of changing the world that is Monrovia for the better intrigue you?
Do you have a passion for excellence, a commitment to best practices, and a desire to join a fast-paced and dynamic full-service organization?
Are you a highly energetic, motivated, creative, outside-the-box thinker who gets excited at the thought of continual improvement?
Do you want to be a part of a flexible, innovative, and results-oriented organization?
Are you someone who strives for excellence and desires to be part of a team looking to create an enduringly great municipal organization?
Are you willing to put the greatness of the Monrovia organization ahead of your own personal ambitions?
Are you someone who believes in treating people the right way and doing things the right way and doing the right thing right all the time?
If you answered YES to the questions above, then you will want to consider this outstanding professional opportunity to work for the City of Monrovia!
THE POSITION
The City of Monrovia is looking for a special individual to serve as a Finance Operations Supervisor in the Administrative Services Department. The position will appeal to individuals who are inspired by the challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community. The Finance Operations Supervisor will report to the Finance Division Manager.
Individuals who are committed to serving with humility, and who can demonstrate high emotional intelligence, will be successful in the role. Competitive candidates will have a hunger to continually search out for better ways of doing things and should also be able to demonstrate loyalty to the organization and community. The selected individuals will also need to be smart, creative, independent workers, and intuitive thinkers and decision makers.
The Finance Operations Supervisor will analyze and supervise staff in a variety of detailed accounting and statistical data, including data related to the City’s budget, general ledger transactions and fees and charges. The City is seeking individuals with previous CPA audit experience. He/she will be working on duties that will include:
- Supervise the Finance Department on day-to-day accounting activities including payroll, grants, accounts receivable, accounts payable, utility billing, cashiering, customer service, and records management.
- Play a major role in the City’s fiscal management program, including budget monitoring, forecasting, and auditing.
- Take lead in overseeing the management of the City’s financial accounting software system.
- Investigate a variety of internal financial and operational issues.
- Improve financial status by analyzing results, monitoring trends, and recommending actions to management.
- Assist in the implementation of a lockbox system for utility billing payments.
- Be a key member in the implementation of a newly-approved Purchasing Policy.
- Support and promote excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be:
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field and three (3) years increasingly responsible professional experience in municipal accounting and/or budgeting, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. CPA and MA/MS highly desirable.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a valid Class C Driver’s License and a good driving record