Financial Services Manager
$2,949.29--$3,764.10/Bi-Weekly
Apply by 3pm, Thursday, March 16, 2017
Reporting to the Director of Financial Services, the Financial Services Manager, directs, coordinates and supervises a variety of activities and operations within the Finance Department. The primary focus areas include budget development, general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial analysis, auditing, bond administration, and financial reporting. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and accounting support positions.
Qualifications
Experience/Education: Four years of directly related experience in accounting at a professional level, preferably in a municipal governmental setting including some experience at a supervisory level, and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
Licenses/ Certificate: Valid Class C Drivers License.
Examination Process
Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists. The City Administrator, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list.
The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Exam; 100% Weight Value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list.
Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5401.
Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and benefits for the Financial Services Manager position is defined in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Madera and the Mid Management Unit as well as the City’s Personnel Rules.
Retirement: The City participates in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement system. Classic Members: 2% at 60 formula, average three year final compensation; New Members (PEPRA): 2% at 62 formula, average three year final compensation. The City does not participate in Social Security.
Deferred Compensation: The City offers a paid/vested contribution of 4.2% of base pay to one of two 457 plans offered to the employee. In addition, the employee may also contribute.
Health Insurance: The City contributes a monthly amount for the employee to use to purchase health, dental and vision coverage . For medical coverage, the City contracts with United Health Care. Dental insurance is through Principal Financial and vision coverage is through Superior.
Life Insurance: The City provides a $15,000 life and accidental death and dismemberment policy along with $5,000 dependent life. The employee may purchase additional supplemental life insurance for him/herself, spouse and/or dependents.
Medicare: The City contributes an amount equal to 1.45% of the employee’s salary; the employee also contributes 1.45%.
Long-Term Disability: This city paid benefit provides up to 2/3-income protection.
Bilingual Incentive: English/Spanish for qualifying individuals and positions after passing annual bilingual test.
Employee Assistance Program: The City of Madera offers an employee assistance program for employees and dependents that provides counseling and other services for dealing with life’s challenges at no cost to the employee.
Paid Leave: The City offers paid vacation, sick and administrative leave. Additionally the City offers 11 8-hour paid holidays and 2 4-hour paid holidays.
Flex Schedule: Mid Management employees may request to work a traditional 5 day, 40 hour work week or alternatively may request to work a 9/80 pattern or 4/10 pattern subject to approval of the City Administrator.
General Information
Applications may be obtained from the City’s website www.cityofmadera.ca.gov/apply or by calling the City’s Human Resources Department at (559) 661-5401. Original applications must be submitted to the City’s Human Resources Department prior to the application deadline. Facsimiled or digitally signed applications will not be accepted.
The City of Madera is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or the conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS Related Conditions (ARC).
Appointment will be contingent upon an extensive background check, polygraph examination, pre-employment physical and drug screen, and psychological assessment. Final appointment will be made by the City Administrator upon recommendation of the Department Head.
Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity / Drug Free Employer