Finance Manager

Job Description:

Finance Manager

Description

Definition

The City of Newport Beach seeks a motivated individual to join the Finance Department as a Finance Manager.

Currently, there is one full-time vacancy assigned to the Budget Division and will o versee the Citywide operating budget and financial analyses.

The ideal candidate will have experience with budget and financial forecasting in a governmental setting, including excellent oral and written communication skills, polished interpersonal skills, outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, a positive attitude, and demonstrate strong ethics and integrity.

SCHEDULE:

• This position may work a 5/40 or 9/80 schedule.

SELECTION COMPONENTS:

• Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of August 27, 2024 . Candidates are required to submit a resume along with a completed online application in order for the application package to be considered complete. The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.
  
• Virtual Interview: Those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their application will be invited to a virtual interview tentatively scheduled for the week of September 23, 2024. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
  

CAREER PATH :

• The career path for this position includes: Deputy Finance Director and Finance Director.
  

CalPERS:

• The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 11.5% of pay toward the retirement benefit.
  

Essential Duties

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the essential duties. Please note the current vacancy is in the Budget Division.

Qualifications

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the qualifications. Please note the current vacancy is in the Budget Division.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience : Five years of professional experience in assigned division, of which at least two years of experience should involve supervisory responsibility.
• Education : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, financial management, business administration, public administration, economics or a closely related field.
• License/Certificate : A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Financial Officer (CPFO) credential is desirable. Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Please Note : Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. Prior to employment, a thorough background review, which includes the candidate providing fingerprints to Newport Beach Police Department, must successfully be completed. The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Salary:

$12,183.55 - $15,548.42 Monthly