REVENUE & BUDGET MANAGER (FULL-TIME)

Job Description:

REVENUE & BUDGET MANAGER (FULL-TIME)

Description

The City of Santa of Santa Fe Springs Finance Department is seeking a highly-motivated individual for the position of Revenue & Budget Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: Recruitment is scheduled to close on January 2nd at 5pm. As such, interested Candidates are encouraged to apply early. First application review is scheduled for the week of December 30th.

Employment Type: Full-time position represented by the City of Santa Fe Springs City Management and Confidential Association.

Work Schedule: The Revenue & Budget Manager is assigned a 4/10 work schedule between the hours 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.

POSITION PURPOSE:
Under general direction, administers and oversees finance, accounting, budget, treasury, and debt administration functions within the Finance Department; provides general and specific direction to subordinate employees; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Finance and serves as a member of the City’s Management Team.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general direction from the Director of Finance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, technical, and clerical staff.

A. Held in Common:

Supports the Mission of the City and its Elected and Appointed Officials.Provides courteous and timely service to the public as the ultimate employer.Works cooperatively with other City employees.Exhibits integrity and displays ethical behavior.
B. Essential Job Specific Duties:

Performs a variety of responsible staff functions and special assignments for the City.Conducts analyses and oversees the grant revenue claim processesExercises major responsibility in the research and design of budget format.Sets up parameters for revenue estimates from the Finance Department and makes recommendations for fiscal guidelines in the budgetary process.Writes and publishes instruction manual for budget preparation.Works closely with department budget staff to insure adherence to established budget parameters.Serves as administrative liaison to all departments during the preparation stages of budget preparation.Makes recommendations to the City Manager as to overall City budget hearings and has major impact on the final budget.Make cost and benefit assumptions, show budgetary recommendations, and represent the department or City in budgetary planning meetings and city council presentations.Responsible for the implementation of City Council directives regarding development and revision of budget.Assists departments in budget development and implementation throughout the year.Assists in the preparation of Capital Improvement Programs.Researches, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the City Manager concerning long range planning and budgeting.Reviews alternative revenue sources and assists in coordination the activities necessary for implementation.Analyze and monitor the status and impacts of federal and state legislation on local government revenues.Provide advice and counsel to management and other employees in Budget and revenue matters.Plan, organize and coordinate budgetary and staffing reviews, costing analyses, and submittals;Conduct independent research and prepare policy recommendations related to a variety of special administrative assignments and special projects.Provide administrative direction to staff that may be involved in the completion of various analyses.Interviews, trains, and motivates employees.Prioritizes, assigns, and evaluates work; drafts performance evaluations.Recommends disciplinary action according to established City procedures.Assists in developing and implementing departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.Performs other related duties.

REPRESENTATIVE COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required to satisfactorily perform the jobs essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of:

• City budget procedures.
• Departmental operations as they affect budgeting.
• City revenue sources; principles of administration, municipal finance and budgeting.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Advanced principles, practices, and theories of accounting and financial reporting.
• Generally accepted government accounting practices and standards.
• Mathematical principles applied to financial record keeping and analysis.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures and equipment, including computers.
• Word processing, spreadsheets, and other related software applications.

Ability to:

• Investigate and analyze budgetary problems.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical journals and reports, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Prepare business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Present information clearly and concisely to individuals and groups.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of professional and technical staff.
• Prepare and administer large complex budgets, allocate limited resources, in a cost effective manner.
• Analyze problems.
• Identify alternative solutions and project consequences of proposed actions.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Make effective public presentations.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Operate and use modern office equipment.
• Effectively organize and prioritize assigned work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Provide professional leadership and direction.
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the community.
• Prepare business correspondence and procedure manuals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum requisite knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is desirable.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in finance or a closely related field plus two (2) years of administrative and supervisory experience. Municipal experience is highly preferred.
• Valid California Driver's License and acceptable driving record.

*Required Documentation at time of online application submission:The following documentation must be uploaded and submitted with your online application:
Proof of education (degree or unofficial college transcripts)
Failure to provide the required documentation will result in your application being removed from further consideration. Note: to ensure proper uploading of documents to on-line application record, it is best to reduce the file size of the electronic document before uploading.

NEPOTISM POLICY:

Relatives may be appointed regardless of the designation of full or part-time classification. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be excluded from applying for a vacancy if one or more of the following criteria exist: 1) The appointment of a relative would place one in a supervisory capacity directly over the other 2) The appointment would create a situation in which it is conceivable personal gain for one could be obtained by the actions of the other 3) The appointment would create a situation where performance or non-performance of either would have a direct effect upon the performance of the other 4) The appointment would create a situation where the confidentiality of either could be compromised. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. "Relative" shall be defined as: mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, spouse, domestic partner, step mother, step-father, step-sister, step-brother, stepchild and step grandchild.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters in performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is primarily performed indoors.
• Noise level is quiet to moderately quiet.
• Hazards are minimal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

T he physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Stand, walk, and bend.
• Push, pull, and reach overhead and above shoulders.
• See well enough to read documents and operate office equipment.
• Lift and move up to 25 pounds.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are required to complete and submit a City Application online. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must first create an account first.

METHOD OF SELECTION:

Selection may be based upon an application review, a performance examination and evaluation, and a structured interview. Appointment will be contingent upon a criminal record check and physical examination, including a drug screen.

ACCOMMODATION:

If you require special testing and/or interview accommodation due to a physical, mental, or learning disability, please call the Human Resources Office at (562) 409-7530 at least 5 days prior to the scheduled date.

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Closing Date/Time: 1/2/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$10,047.37 - $13,109.53 Monthly