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Principal Financial Analyst
Finance & Technology
Recruitment #15-Q02-001
SALARY: $85,800.83 - $114,974.50/year
INTRODUCTION
Are you a finance professional with a strong background in budget and financial management and a natural talent for leading others? The City of Ventura is accepting applications for a Principal Financial Analyst opportunity on our collaborative Budget team in the Finance and Technology Department. To be considered for this rewarding career opportunity, apply on-line at www.cityofventura.jobs by the 4/10/2016 filing deadline!
To learn more about the City's Finance and Technology Department, visit http://www.cityofventura.net/ft.
To watch a video about what it's like to work in a culture that promotes new ideas, risk taking, passion, empowerment and fun, visit: http://www.cityofventura.net/hr/employment/video-gallery.
THE POSITION
Under general direction of the Assistant Finance Director, plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises the activities of journey and advanced level financial staff, and provides specialized technical assistance in comprehensive financial studies and the development and monitoring of financial impacts to the City's budgetary operations.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Is a creative, team-oriented, energetic leader, with a positive "can do" attitude.
- Is computer savvy and highly skilled in budget and financial database management.
- Is effective, proactive, and innovative while dealing with changing priorities and deadlines.
- Makes good business decisions, is a strategic thinker and problem-solver.
- Possesses superb facilitation and communication skills.
- Is a skilled revenue and expenditure forecaster.
- Displays broad experience in budget preparation and accounting.
- Demonstrates proven experience with automated financial system conversions.
- Has experience in the costing and analysis of labor negotiation proposals.
- Has a strong customer service orientation.
- Has experience working for a California local government agency.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Participates in the development, implementation, and modification of the department's goals, objectives, policies and priorities. Develops, implements, and modifies section goals, objectives and performance measures.
Coordinates, organizes, plans, and supervises the development, implementation, and modification of financial system policies and procedures as it relates to the development of budgets. Confers with internal customers and members of the public to explain financial policies and programs, and to respond to complaints and requests for information.
Oversees the planning and development of the City's capital improvement budget and the development and analysis of the City's maintenance and operations budgets. Coordinates the development of City revenue and expense forecasts, monitors revenue and expense performance, and communicates results to management.
Selects and oversees the work of assigned professional and clerical staff, determining individual assignments and reviewing work product. Plans, schedules, and prioritizes staff assignments and progress. Evaluates and monitors performance, providing training as necessary. Recommends merit increases, progressive discipline and other personnel actions in a timely manner. Develops and implements procedures and policies for work unit. Analyzes current staffing needs and projects future requirements.
Prepares and administers section budget, recommending adjustments as necessary. Participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies. Monitors and approves expenditures and implements adjustments.
Serves as a member of the City's labor negotiations team by providing confidential financial information, costing and analysis of parties' economic proposals; may also serve as a member of the bargaining team, as circumstances merit.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field, and five years of increasingly responsible financial analysis experience, including economic forecasting, revenue analysis, and database management. Two years of experience in the direct supervision of professional financial staff is required. Experience in a California local government agency is preferred. A Master's degree in business or public administration is desirable.
BENEFITS
To view benefits please visit our website at www.cityofventura.net
SELECTION PLAN
Submit a City application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. The preferred method of application is on-line and you are highly encouraged to apply at www.cityofventura.jobs. If you are unable to apply electronically, you may request paper application material by calling (805) 654-7853 during regular business hours. Paper applications can be FAXed to (805) 648-4467, or mailed or hand delivered to City Hall at: 501 Poli Street, Room 210; P.O. Box 99; Ventura, CA 93002. If you FAX, it is highly recommended that you also send the original documents. The Eligibility List established may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.
Once your application has been submitted, all future correspondence from the City will be via e-mail. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your email spam filter allows you to receive messages from [email protected]. You may also view notices sent to you by the City in the "My Applications" tab at www.cityofventura.jobs.
Department Selection Interviews
A select number of candidates will be invited to a department selection interview being held in April 2016.