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The Town of Los Altos Hills is recruiting for a Finance Director.
 
Review the Finance Director Brochure for information about this exciting career opportunity. The annual salary range for the Finance Director is $172,659 - $233,324, depending on qualifications. Actual salary will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. The salary receives an automatic CIP adjustment every July.

The final filing date for this position is Sunday, June 2, 2024 (5 p.m.).  
 
How to Apply:
To apply for this position and exciting career opportunity, please submit a current resume, with month and year of employment, and compelling cover letter to Rumi Portillo at rumiportillo@gmail.com.

The Town of Los Altos Hills is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants for all job opportunities will be considered regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under federal, state, or local laws. The Town of Los Altos Hills is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, email hr@losaltoshills.ca.gov or (650) 941-7222.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Building Maintenance Custodian (part-time/hourly) with the City of South San Francisco. This is a non-benefited, part-time/hourly position. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY, AS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Hourly Rate: $28.27 - $34.36 per hour

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 66,185 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Parks, and Building Maintenance divisions. The Parks and Recreation Department mission is to provide opportunities for physical, cultural and social well being; protect and enhance the physical environment; and ensure the effective and efficient use of public facilities and open space.

The Building Maintenance Division maintains 32 facilities totaling more than 563,000 square feet and over 275 acres of park land. The division provides janitorial, preventative maintenance services, and necessary building and related equipment repairs to all of the City's facilities, including interior and exterior work. The division also performs a variety of tasks, which includes moving furniture, set-ups, and many other miscellaneous tasks as required. 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Deputy City Clerk with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED, HOWEVER, CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS THERE WILL BE A FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024. 

Why work for the City of South San Francisco?

This position provides an excellent opportunity to apply your passion for producing quality work, with high attention to detail, to support critical municipal operations. Working alongside city staff, with advanced document management skills, you will develop the role into a career, knowing your job makes a difference in the community. The City of South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming, and a dynamic, engaged community making it a great place to live, learn, work, and play.

The Department: 

The City Clerk’s Office administrates democratic processes such as elections, access to records, and all legislative actions, ensuring transparency to the public. The City Clerk’s Office is responsible for acting as a compliance officer for federal, state, and local statutes including the Political Reform Act, the Brown Act, and the Public Records Act.

The Position:

Under general direction, the Deputy City Clerk is responsible for providing back-up support to the City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk.  This includes but is not limited to records management, public records requests, attendance at Council and/or Standing Committee meetings, preparing and editing minutes, and assisting with special projects. May be responsible for noticing, advertising, and calendaring public hearings.

The position is an exciting and rewarding career opportunity for a candidate with a broad vision and proven track record of implementing best practices in a Municipal Clerk’s Office and promoting public trust in local government, good government, and transparency.

Title: Protective Services Workers

Application Deadline: October 21, 2023

Compensation: $103,714 - $132,314/Yearly

Protective Services Workers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families. They engage in case planning, risk assessments, and deliver vital support services.

Essential Duties but Not Limited:

• Family Partnership: Collaborate with families, communities, and service providers to form a supportive team addressing the safety, health, and well-being needs of children, youth, and families.
• Assessments: Conduct comprehensive assessments of safety, risk, and protective capacity using designated tools, taking appropriate actions to ensure child safety.
• Case Management: Maintain case information using computerized case management systems and develop behavioral case plans in collaboration with families and stakeholders.
• Support Services: Connect families with a range of services and empower them to implement case plans effectively.
• Education: Counsel and educate youth, families, caregivers, and partners on Child Welfare processes, legal requirements, and departmental policies.
• Community Engagement: Build community partnerships and educate organizations about Family and Children’s Services.
• Professional Development: Stay updated on policies, initiatives, and best practices through training and participation in work groups.
• Compliance: Ensure assigned cases meet compliance standards and testify in court as required.
• Placement Support: Monitor children placed in homes, ensuring their needs are met and facilitating mandatory parental visits and appointments.
• Documentation: Prepare clear and timely written correspondence, electronic records, and court reports in compliance with agency procedures.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to drive outside of San Francisco, climb stairs for home visits, lift objects up to 40 pounds.
• May be required to work after standard hours for emergency response shifts, including nights and weekends.

                                                                                                                                                                      Apply Now!

Assistant Director, Operational Accounting
$164,940.67 - $219,760.94 Annually
Remote Employment:  Flexible/Hybrid

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A QUALIFIED POOL OF APPLICANTS IS ESTABLISHED
FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL OCCUR ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY 
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged 

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector.  Dedicated and motivated colleagues? Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration?  Flexible schedules and hybrid work options?  Yes, yes, and yes!

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  MTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  MTC provides services to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG).  For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.    

The Assistant Director, Operational Accounting will report directly to the Section Director, Financial Reporting and Operational Accounting, and will have management and oversight of operational areas of accounting including indirect cost allocation plan, single audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. The Assistant Director will prepare reports pertaining to operational accounting and will be a major contributor and advocate for operational accounting in the agency-wide ERP project.  The Assistant Director will provide oversight in the development and/or review of policies and procedures in operational accounting.

In coordination with internal stakeholders, this position will assist in development and/or review of policies and procedures and developing and evaluating the internal controls in AP, AR, and payroll.

This position will perform a variety of complex analytical, compliance, and administrative work in support of reporting functions; management of the operational accounting team and overall relationship with agency sections and program staff; coordinate with various outside agencies; analyze financial information and data; and communicate important financial information clearly to all entities. The Assistant Director will perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the section.  

All employees at MTC are classified as Disaster Services Workers

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge and Application of:

• Enterprise Resource Planning software and/or other financial management applications.
• Methods and techniques for record keeping as well as report preparation and writing;
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and statements, and Uniform Guidance requirements;
• Automated financial accounting systems, in particular General Ledger, Budgets, Contracts and Purchasing and other relevant modules;
• Federal, State and Local grants and grant reporting procedures including:
  • California Government Codes, Street and Highway, revenue and taxation, and PUC codes
  • Electronic payment systems and revenue fare collections

Skills and Abilities

• Critical and analytical thinking;
• Strong presentation skills;
• Collaborative style focused on team work;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work with external auditors, project managers, and other internal and external departments; 
• Ability to make involved and accurate computations; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suit

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education: A Master's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a related field, including a minimum of 24 semester-hours in accounting.  Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.    

Experience: Five years of increasingly complex and diverse professional accounting work experience, two years of which having full supervisory responsibility for two or more major accounting functions, including the equivalent of two years as an Accounting Supervisor or Senior Financial Analyst for MTC.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience preferred
• Participation in ERP System upgrades
• Experience in the assessment of internal controls pertaining to areas in operational accounting (AP, AR, Payroll)
• Experience with Indirect Cost Allocations Plans (ICAP/overhead plan)
• CPA or other related professional license preferred.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:    

• Provide leadership and manage the day-to-day operations in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Work with Section Director in onboarding the Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (“ICAP”/Overhead) consultant; manage the annual preparation of the overhead plans.
• Manage internal accounting controls for Operational Accounting including billing and accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and other specialized areas i.e., managing the overhead program.
• Oversee all month-end, quarterly, and annual G/L journal entries essential in operational accounting. 
• Recommend changes in policy and procedures to ensure financial records and audit processes are compliant with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Plan, organize, and perform assessments to ensure administrative accounting, and internal controls exist and are properly functioning in operational accounting.
• Assist in the management and production of Single Audit Reports and other external financial and governmental/grant audits including participation in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with MTC staff and external stakeholders.
• Supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and proactively carry out performance management issues of direct and indirect reports including establishing job expectations, performing probationary and annual performance appraisals, and managing performance and disciplinary issues. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Coordinate staff training and professional development.
• Supervise staff, prepare performance appraisals for staff, and provide on-the-job training.
• Perform other job-related tasks and duties as needed or assigned by the section.  

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) 
San Francisco, CA

Capital Asset Senior Accountant
$111,700.16 - $141,662.98 Annually
Remote Employment:  Flexible/Hybrid

Position posted as open until filled.  
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY 
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged 

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector.  Flexible hours?  Flexible work location?  A beautiful, well-located, high amenity building for on-site work?  Yes, yes, and yes!

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.    

The Capital Asset Senior Accountant position will be filled at the Associate level and will be responsible for all aspects of accounting associated with the management of tangible and intangible capital assets. Duties include, but are not limited to, review of invoices and contracts associated with capital projects; working in coordination and collaboration with other departments to identify capitalizable assets in accordance with GAAP, GASB requirements, and Federal and State regulations; and assist in developing/updating the Capital Asset Management policies and procedures in coordination with other departments within the agency. 

All employees at MTC are classified as Disaster Services Workers.  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:      

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB);
• Principles and best practices of governmental fund accounting, reporting, and auditing;
• Federal and state grant rules and regulations and reporting requirements including OMB super Circular 2CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit requirements for Federal Awards);
• Capital assets management;
• Function, capability, application and operation of computer-based financial accounting systems.

Skills and Abilities 

• Plan and organize work activities; effectively manage multiple tasks;
• Critical and analytical thinking;
• Ability to use resources to identify problems, solve, act decisively, and show good judgement in decision making;
• Ability to perform both complex and routine accounting, financial and statistical work with speed and accuracy; 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education: A Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration, business administration, finance or related field, including completion of a minimum of 24-semester hours in accounting.  A Master's degree in an applicable discipline or CPA certification is highly desirable.  (Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.)    

Experience: Five years of increasingly complex and responsible accounting and auditing experience that includes three (3) years of increasingly complex and responsible accounting and capital asset management; demonstrated proficiency serving as functional lead for two major accounting program areas; including the equivalent of two years as an Accountant/Auditor II in MTC.

Preferred Experience:
Experience in capital assessment management, governmental fund accounting, and financial statement preparation is highly desirable.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:    

• Review of capital projects and operating accounts to capitalize/expense assets; disposal and timely recording of assets. 
• Review of invoices and contract to ensure the accuracy of capital assets accounting records in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB); Federal and State grant rules; and regulations including OMB super circular 2CFR Part 200.
• Manage fixed asset activity including performing system depreciation expense and capitalization of assets in the capital asset system.
• Analyze accounting data in the capital asset system, subsidiary, and general ledger to review and highlight variances, trends, exceptions and discrepancies, taking action as appropriate.
• Prepare month-end capital asset reconciliations between capital asset system and General Ledger. 
• Identify and document accounting treatment (capital or expense) for capital asset projects. •   Ensure historical reference by documenting procedures and decisions, maintaining required documentation, and providing documents as necessary.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with project managers and other departments to ensure the accuracy of capital assets accounting treatment. 
• Assist in developing/updating the Capital Asset Management policies and procedures in coordination with other departments within the agency.
• Perform and coordinate the annual equipment inventory review.
• Support lease accounting compliance by managing lease activity records. 
• Assist in the monthly financial close activities.
• Prepare capital assets schedules for various audits (e.g. financial statements audits, federal audit, state audit, etc.) and provide documentation for auditors as necessary. 
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the Section.

HYBRID WORK - Employees may need to be in the office for some assignments/tasks that can only be done onsite or at a designated MTC work assignment location.  This position is primarily remote.  However, in-person attendance on-site will be on an as needed basis.  
 

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) 
San Francisco, CA

Assistant Director, Financial Reporting and Operational Accounting
$157,838.10 - $210,297.57 Annually
Remote Employment:  Flexible/Hybrid

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged 

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Flexible hours? Flexible work location? A beautiful, well-located, high amenity building for on-site work? Yes, yes, and yes!

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.     

The Assistant Director, Financial Reporting and Operational Accounting will report directly to the Section Director, Financial Reporting and Operational Accounting, and will have management and oversight of the general ledger and financial reporting group; as well as production and publication of financial reports for the agency and its component units.  The Assistant Director will provide oversight in the development and/or review of policies and procedures for proper accounting and financial reporting of capital assets.  In coordination with internal stakeholders, this position will assist in developing and evaluating the internal controls associated with accounting and financial reporting of financial transactions.

This position will perform a variety of complex analytical, compliance, and administrative work in support of reporting functions; management of the financial reporting team and overall relationship with agency sections and program staff; coordinate with various outside agencies; analyze financial statements and communicate important financial information clearly to all entities. The Assistant Director will perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the section.

All employees at MTC are classified as Disaster Services Workers. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:    

Knowledge and Application of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and statements, and Uniform Guidance requirements;
• Automated financial accounting systems, in particular General Ledger, Budgets, Contracts and Purchasing and other relevant modules;
• Federal, State and Local grants and grant reporting procedures including:
• California Government Codes, Street and Highway, revenue and taxation, and PUC codes
• Electronic payment systems and revenue fare collections
• Methods and techniques for record keeping as well as report preparation and writing;
• Enterprise Resource Planning software and/or other financial management applications.

Skills and Abilities

• Critical and analytical thinking;
• Strong presentation skills;
• Collaborative style focused on team work;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work with external auditors, project managers, and other internal and external departments; 
• Ability to make involved and accurate computations; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education: A Master's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a related field, including a minimum of 24 semester-hours in accounting.  (Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.)    

Experience: Five years of increasingly complex and diverse professional accounting work experience, two years of which having full supervisory responsibility for two or more major accounting functions, including the equivalent of two years as an Accounting Supervisor or Senior Financial Analyst for MTC.

Preferred Qualifications & Specialized Skills

• Public sector accounting and auditing experience, governmental accounting experience is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as a CPA, CPFO, or equivalent is desirable.
• Must have experience with Enterprise Resource Planning software and/or other financial management applications.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general direction of the Accounting Section Director, the essential duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Director include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
Examples of Essential Functions

• Manage internal accounting controls for General Ledger. 
• Oversee all month end, quarterly, and annual G/L journal entries. 
• Recommend changes in policy and procedures to ensure financial records and audit processes are compliant with local, state, and federal requirements. 
• Prepare monthly financial statements and related reports for the Agency and all its component units and Commissioners and Boards of Directors; as well as various external reports such as State Controllers and National Transit Database. 
• Plan, organize, and perform assessments to ensure administrative, accounting, and internal controls exist and are properly functioning. 
• Manage all external financial and governmental/grant audits including the preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports and Single Audit Reports. 
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with MTC staff and external stakeholders;
• Supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and proactively carry out performance management issues of direct and indirect reports including, establishing job expectations, performing probationary and annual performance appraisals, and managing performance and disciplinary issues. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Coordinate staff training and professional development. 

Examples of Duties

• Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving governmental accounting standard pronouncements, provide Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) interpretation and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner. 
• Research, interpret, implement, and enforce GASB standards and pronouncements. 
• Oversee the accounting and reporting of capital assets and projects and grant transactions. 
• Ensure compliance with federal and state grant accounting regulations and conditions. 
• Review accounting journal entries and ensure the accuracy of information. 
• Oversee the production of monthly financial statements/reports. 
• Oversee compliance with audit recommendations. Maintain records and audit reports for follow up audits and to monitor compliance with recommended changes in policy and procedures. 
• Review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports for all business units and update the report with the various notes as they relate to each of the business units. 
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports for all boards and associated committees, attend committee/board meetings, and present reports and make presentations as required and requested.
• Evaluate job performance of staff which also includes the professional development of staff through the identification of on-the-job and other professional development opportunities. 
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the section.

HYBRID WORK - Employees may need to be in the office for some assignments/tasks that can only be done onsite or at a designated MTC work assignment location.  This position can primarily be performed remote. On-site attendance as required based on in-person meetings or work assignments.
 

The City of San Mateo invites applications for the position of:

Position:          Custodian – Per Diem

Salary:            $28.07-32.02/ hour

Job Type:        Part time, year round

Location:        Reports to Park Yard 2001 Pacific Blvd

                        Then travels in a City Vehicle to various parks

Hours:             20 hours a week, Monday – Friday, times TBD

Application:    City of San Mateo employment application is required

Closing Date:  Open until filled

THE POSITION:

To be responsible for the care, maintenance, and cleaning of assigned buildings and related facilities; and to do related work as required. Closing and cleaning restrooms in the evenings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required

knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities

would be:

• Six months of experience in janitorial work is desired.
• Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade.
• Successfully pass required background checks.

DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.

Safe work practices.

Ability to:

Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.

Use a variety of custodial equipment and materials.

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Work a schedule of evenings and/or weekends

Interested candidates should submit an official City of San Mateo employment application online at www.calopps.org. OR submit an official City of San Mateo application to the Park Yard. 2001 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403

For additional information, contact Ryan Zuehlsdorf at 650-522-7435 or email at rzuehlsdorf@cityofsanmateo.org

This position is considered part time and offers no benefits.

The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status, or national origin.

It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The City of San Mateo complies with employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) 
San Francisco, CA

Assistant Director, Budgets and Financial Planning and Analysis
$157,838.10 - $210,297.57 Annually
Remote Employment:  Flexible/Hybrid

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY
First round interviews tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2023
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged 

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Flexible hours? Flexible work location? A beautiful, well-located, high amenity building for on-site work? Yes, yes, and yes!

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.  For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.         

MTC provides planning, funding, coordination and technical assistance to cities, counties, transit agencies and other partners to bring the region together and to make the Bay Area’s transportation system more resilient to future challenges. The MTC directly distributes more than $1 billion annually to local public transit agencies and other recipients and prioritizes requests from local agencies for millions more in state and federal funds.

The Assistant Director of Budgets and Financial Planning and Analysis position provides a unique career opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and diverse work culture that promotes equity and inclusion, strategic financial planning that aligns with business objectives, and lead a team of highly-talented professionals that are dedicated to providing tactical leadership and technical expertise in the areas of budgetary and fiscal analysis, financial planning, forecasting, grant compliance, and are an integral part of the organization.

The Assistant Director of Budgets and Financial Planning and Analysis, under the direct supervision of the Section Director, will have management and oversight of capital and operating budgets for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and its affiliated entities, contracts management, grant compliance and reporting operations, the Overall Work Program, manage and account for budget to actual financial operating activities, develop and maintain financial forecasting models, maintain existing and ongoing internal controls, develop and implement internal controls, staff management and training, and career development and succession planning.  In coordination with internal stakeholders, this position will assist in developing an internal budget and grant management committee and collaborate with staff in maintaining grant management and reporting compliance requirements.

Directly and through management delegation to budget staff, this work includes organizing, managing, coordinating, and monitoring capital and operating budgets, leading and providing oversight in the preparation of MTC’s Overall Work Program (OWP) per Federal and State government funding requirements, provide grant oversight, and financial reporting analysis for all agency entities. This position will perform a variety of complex analytical, compliance, and administrative work in support of reporting functions; management of the budget team and  overall relationship with agency Sections and program staff; coordinate with various outside agencies; analyze financial statements and communicate important financial information clearly to staff, the Executives, internal and external stakeholders, committee, commission, and board members.

The Assistant Director of Budgets and Financial Planning and Analysis in coordination and collaboration with staff, grant award subrecipients, and other agencies, will support and manage all administrative responsibilities and compliance requirements for grant awards and funding sources. This position will lead efforts in cross-departmental coordination with MTC business units (Contracts, Finance, Legal, project managers, etc.) to ensure funding is effectively and efficiently managed from pre-award to project closeout. Prior experience with grant and contract administration and knowledge of federal and state grant compliance is required.

The incumbent will be a professional with exceptional analytical and management skills, who can organize, prioritize, and process large volumes of financial and grant information timely and accurately, on budget and with intense attention to detail. The successful candidate will also bring excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with a diverse set of stakeholders across the Bay Area region and disseminate financial information to which facilitates the decision-making process.

All employees at MTC are classified as Disaster Services Workers

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS), and Uniform Guidance;
• Federal, State and Local grants and grant reporting procedures;
• Principles and practices of grant administration and compliance;  
• Operating and capital budgeting procedures;
• Automated financial accounting systems, in particular, budgets, General Ledger, Contracts and Purchasing modules; 
• Methods and techniques for record keeping, as well as report preparation and writing; and 
• Advanced knowledge of principles of budget practices and procedures for fund accounting and budgeting including encumbrance budgeting.

Skills and Abilities

• Critical and analytical thinking;
• Solid public presentation skills;
• Collaborative style focused on team work;
• Ability to work with Grantors, Project Managers, and other internal and external departments;
• Make involved and accurate computations; 
• Ability to research, identify, analyze and apply grant requirements; interpret and apply federal, state, regional, and local policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to administer complex, high-volume grant programs; experience providing technical guidance and assistance regarding terms, conditions, and expectations of grant program.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to coordinate several concurrent projects at various stages of completion; ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Collect, analyze, and organize data into accessible narratives, distilling complex data and analyses into meaningful presentations that clearly articulate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain financial tracking and reporting systems using spreadsheets, databases, and other software.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to a broad range of audiences.
• Work both collaboratively and independently, as part of a mission-driven team of public servants with a solutions-oriented culture.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment such accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a related field, including a minimum of 24 semester-hours in accounting.  (Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.)      

Experience: Five years of increasingly complex and diverse professional accounting work experience, two years of which having full supervisory responsibility for two or more major accounting functions, including the equivalent of two years as an Accounting Supervisor or Senior Financial Analyst for MTC.  Prior experience with grant and contract administration and knowledge of federal and state grant compliance is required.

Preferred Qualifications & Specialized Skills

• Public sector accounting experience highly preferred.
• CPA certificate or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
• Specific experience with general ledger, accounting principles and procedures, budgeting administration and forecasting practices.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general direction of the Section Director of Budgets and Financial Planning and Analysis, and in coordination with staff across the organization, the Assistant Director will be responsible for management and oversight of the following:

Operating and Capital Budget Management for all Entities and Funds

• Plan, organize, analyze, monitor and compile the preparation and development of complex capital and operating budget schedules
• Assist with budget projections and tracking revenue and expense trends
• Manage the posting, balancing and reconciliation of the general ledger and subsidiary accounts; ensure all transactions comply with accepted accounting practices
• Manage, direct, develop and review work completed by budget staff
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with MTC staff and external agencies
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports for all boards and associated committees, attend committee/board meetings, and present reports and make presentations as required and requested
• Develop, analyze and interpret budget policy and procedure, directives, regulations; maintain budgetary records in compliance federal, state and local regulations and requirements
• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures related to operating and capital budget management, including providing primary leadership on developing, maintaining and updating the budget policy and procedures manual.  
• Train relevant stakeholders on the budget process including monitoring and budget amendments
• Recommend budgetary adjustments and develop narrative justification to support unanticipated changes in operations and/or funding to include preparation, analysis and administration of budget transfers and appropriations to/from fund balance; advise on the propriety and legality of using funds for specific purposes
• Determine the propriety and cost effectiveness of funding requests and expenditures through review of budget and accounting transactions and analysis of productivity, workload and program accomplishments, and funding availability 
• Execute and oversee weekly, monthly and/or quarterly reviews such as budget variance analysis, short and long-range forecasting; review and investigation of financial entries, documents, and reports for errors and inconsistencies
• Develop complex financial models utilizing Excel, Business Analytics, trend analysis, proformas, the collaborative process, etc.
• Assist and advise in the preparation and monitoring of the Capital Improvement Program

Grant Management and Reporting Compliance

• Monitor grant programs for required reporting and program compliance
• Coordinates with staff to ensure adherence to grant management workflow processes and that programmatic, fiscal, and regulatory requirements are consistently met 
• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures related to grants management, including providing primary leadership on developing, maintaining, and updating the organization’s Grants Management and Administration Manual
• Develops the organization's annual grants project plan; and assigns and monitors the work of staff engaged in grants management activities, including grant application review and approval, grant award acceptance, budget-to-actual performance, and compliance reviews
• Oversees the development of the Cost Allocation Plan and departmental indirect cost rate proposals; and assists in interpreting the methodology behind the development of indirect cost rates for all departments
• Analyzes and interprets guidelines and funding requirements for grants and other funding sources 
• Performs highly complex analysis, evaluation, and review of grant revenues and expenditures 
• Provides technical assistance to staff and departments in application procedures, post-award approvals, and use of the grants management database(s)
• Acts as a liaison to federal, state, and local grantors/funding agencies
• Coordinate with staff and departments in the preparation, reporting and compliance requirements, and monitoring of the Overall Work Program (OWP) and subsequent amendments and provide to Caltrans, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for review, comments, and approval

Staff Management and Career Development

• Lead, direct, and develop workplans for budget staff, ensure adherence to the organizations policies and procedures
• Manage and career develop staff, monitor performance, and provide immediate, frequent as well as annual performance feedback, training, and ongoing succession planning
• Manage deliverables and deadline adherence

The Assistant Director will perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the section.

HYBRID WORK - Employees may need to be in the office for some assignments/tasks that can only be done onsite or at a designated MTC work assignment location. For this position, onsite presence as required based on in-person meetings or work assignments.

The City of San José, Office of the City Attorney is seeking an attorney with California municipal law and government experience, or transferable legal skills and a commitment to public service.

As an attorney in our Office, you will serve as trusted counsel to the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, administrative departments, and boards and commissions. You may be called upon to advise as the general counsel to departments regarding their respective duties, powers, functions and obligations in areas including public works, city-wide procurements, employment, land use planning, environmental services, public safety, utilities and housing. Responsibilities also include preparing opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents. Two years of minimum experience in one or more of these areas of law is desirable but not required.

The successful candidate should possess a strong work ethic, analytical depth, superior interpersonal skills, good judgment, and can communicate clearly and effectively. Admission to the California State Bar is required for this position.

Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022, to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, "up-to-date" means that an employee is not only "fully vaccinated," but has also obtained any booster doses of a COVID-19 vaccination for which they are eligible, within 15 days of first becoming eligible.

Please send a cover letter and resume including complete employment history to: Nora Frimann, City Attorney, 200 East Santa Clara Street, 16th Floor Tower, San Jose, CA 95113, or e-mail to atty.res@sanjoseca.gov. Application review is ongoing, and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. EOE