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Applications are being accepted for the position of Financial Analyst II with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  NOVEMBER 8, 2020 AT 11:59 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 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, included 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 Finance Department provides critical financial services citywide, setting the policy controls over the use of City funds. It leads the fiscal accountability efforts and ensures the responsible and legal use of City funds through thoughtful appropriations and implementation and management of policies and procedures. It is responsible for numerous vital City services, including maintaining the City’s accounting system, managing payroll and purchasing procedures, issuing business licenses, managing parking districts, and collecting occupancy taxes and other City fees. Other services include financial planning and analysis, risk mitigation and strategic consulting.

The City’s total adopted appropriated budget for FY2020-21, excluding transfers between funds, totals $192.8 million. With a staff of 14.5 FTEs, the Finance Department is a strategic business partner to every City department and central to City operations. 

Management Analyst II – Budget

Hourly Pay: $56.86 - $68.21

Annual Salary (for half time schedule): $59,136 - $70,938

Both local and non-local candidates encouraged to apply.  Partial or fully remote work may be accommodated, even when we’re not in a pandemic.

ABOUT THE FINANCE DIVISION

Redwood City’s Financial Services Team shares an exceptional spirit of camaraderie, always finding ways to bring fun and laughter into the financial backbone of the organization. The Division manages payroll; accounts payable; accounting; budget preparation and annual financial reporting; and treasury management, including investments and debt administration. Team members practice a strong work ethic and attention to detail; celebrate innovation; and seek out continuous improvements to strengthen quality of service and internal controls and streamline processes. The divisions of Financial Services, Revenue Services and IT form the Administrative Services Department and work closely with the Human Resources Department.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting directly to the Financial Services Manager, this half-time, benefited permanent position will have primary responsibility for preparation and coordination of the City’s operating budget as administered by the Finance Division. This Management Analyst will be responsible for providing professional, administrative and technical assistance in the development and interdepartmental coordination of departmental budgets across all funds of the City; and providing analytical staff assistance regarding policies, procedures, financial practices, and administrative systems that support these functions. The position is the subject matter expert for the City’s budget, including the systems used to prepare the budget. Financial public agency budget experience is strongly preferred, but not required. Geographic proximity is not required for this position; partial or full remote work may be accommodated.

YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING ON:

• Producing the City operational budget, which includes: Coordinating calendar and training citywide; compiling and analyzing data for inclusion in the budget; making formal recommendations regarding budget content; consulting with City departments regarding individual department budgets; developing personnel, revenue, and expenditure schedules; and coordinating budget production, in conjunction with the finance team, through the use of financial software and publishing software.
• Preparing memoranda for City Council meetings; providing oral briefings to senior executives and the City Manager.
• Partnering with fellow Finance division staff on areas of their responsibility such as Capital Improvement Program budget and oversight, implementation of ERP software, and development of internal service charges.

REVIEW THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment Job Announcement.
• A complete application is required, including a resume and supplemental questionnaire.
• Please see special instructions for more information on supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Friday, November 20, 2020.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Financial Services Manager with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  NOVEMBER 1, 2020 AT 11:59 P.M.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 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, included 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 Finance Department provides critical financial services citywide, setting the fiscal accountability and policy controls over the use of City funds. It leads the fiscal accountability efforts and ensures the responsible and legal use of City funds through thoughtful appropriations and implementation and management of policies and procedures. It is responsible for numerous vital City services, including maintaining the City’s accounting system, managing payroll and purchasing procedures, issuing business licenses, managing parking districts, and collecting occupancy taxes and other City fees. Other services include financial planning and analysis, risk mitigation and strategic consulting.

The City’s total adopted appropriated budget for FY2020-21, excluding transfers between funds, totals $192.8 million. With a staff of 14.5 FTEs, the Finance Department is a strategic business partner to every other City department and central to City operations. 

The Department is looking for an experienced Financial Services Manager whose duties may include:

• Leading the annual audit process, ensuring timely issuance of the CAFR;
• Supporting the biennial budget development process;
• Supervising and mentoring accounting, front office, and mail service staff;
• Reviewing the City’s internal controls, ensuring adherence with best practices; and
• Assisting on special projects as directed by the Director of Finance, such as an enterprise resources planning system implementation or bond issuance.

The City of San Bruno invites your interest for the position of Finance Director. Please read the recruitment brochure for information on the position, benefits, and application process. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter electronically to www.peckhamandmckenney.com. 

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 6, 2020 OR upon receipt of the first 100 applications- whichever occurs first.

Interviews: TBA

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a city application.

DEFINITION

PC/LAN Technician I: Under supervision, performs skilled technical work on the City’s Personal Computers and Local Area Network, and network servers, including hardware, software and peripherals, and performs other duties as assigned.

PC/LAN Technician II: Under general supervision, performs complex technical work on the City’s Personal Computers and Local Area Network, and networks servers, including hardware, software, and peripherals, may supervise the work of lower level staff, and perform other duties as assigned. Positions in this class require frequent use of a high degree of independent judgment and interpretative ability. Duties do not always follow standard routines; the employee recommends changes in methods and procedures when necessary. The class is required to have operating knowledge of computer systems and greater overall experience.

Positions in the PC/LAN Technician II classification are flexibly staffed and normally filled from advancement from the PC/LAN Technician I class, or when filled from the outside, require specific technology experience. Appointment to this class requires the employee to be performing substantially the full range of PC/LAN Technician duties and to meet the qualifications for the class. The class requires the ability to work independently exercising judgment and initiative and a greater knowledge of the City’s computer systems.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems and peripherals; provides end- user support for hardware and desktop applications; assists end-users in understanding personal computer functions and software application features; installs, replaces, and upgrades personal computer hardware, software and peripherals; may assist in developing and presenting training programs for end users; provides day-to-day support and maintenance of the City’s phone system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Microsoft Office automation applications and operating systems; network infrastructure devices such as hubs, routers, and switches; TCP/IP and other network protocols; antivirus and other security precautions; PC hardware/software troubleshooting and resolution; network security; system backup and recovery techniques; file system management; hardware setup and configuration.

Ability to: Apply industry-standard techniques for servicing personal computers, including installation, upgrade, and replacement of hardware, software, and peripherals; lift and move computers and related equipment safely; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience:

PC/LAN Technician I: A minimum of one year of full-time experience in maintenance of personal computers.

PC/LAN Technician II: Three years of full-time experience in maintenance of personal computers.

Education:

PC/LAN Technician I: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

PC/LAN Technician II: Graduation from high school or equivalent.  An Associate Degree or vocational training in Computer Science or a related field, and/or an A+ Certification is desirable.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

The City of Belmont Finance Department is recruiting for the position of Deputy Finance Director (Assistant Finance Director).

Recruitment will be opened until filled. This recruitment is subject to close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. First review of applications will be August 17.

The Deputy Finance Director (Assistant Finance Director) directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the City's day to day finance operations and activities including budget, payroll, purchasing, business licenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, fixed assets, financial planning and records maintenance, reporting, tax administration, and annual audit functions.  The position also coordinates activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Finance Director.  In addition, this position is responsible for treasury operations and debt management.  The position receives administrative direction from the Finance Director and exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct, manage, supervise, coordinate and evaluate the work of staff responsible for the City's day to day financial operations and activities including the functions of budget, payroll, purchasing, business licenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, grants, treasury and debt management, computer systems applications, internal control and annual audit functions.
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Participates in the maintenance of the indirect cost allocation plan and performs accounting work related to the integration of the plan with the automated financial system.
• Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for accounting staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the annual operating and capital budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
• Prepare, review and evaluate a variety of financial reports and statements including general ledger, bank reconciliation, budget variances, monthly and annual reports.
• Manages, coordinates and accounts for all long-term debt, pass-through agreements, and tax rebate programs.
• Oversees all internal accounting control functions.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, City policies and generally accepted accounting procedures; analyze fiscal transactions and records to ensure conformity and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, practices and City codes and ordinances.
• Research and develop new revenue opportunities, support revenue diversification through economic development, enterprise cost recovery, fee for service programs and tax enforcement.
• Review monthly journal entries; allocate investment earnings to funds; allocate other cost and expenses and review employee expense accounts.
• Oversees year-end close of City, Successor Agency, Special District, and other agencies’ books and annual audit.
• Assist independent auditors with their annual review of financial records; prepare and provide support documentation and answer questions concerning financial records and accounting practices; ensure audits are completed in a timely manner.
• Provide the financial information for and assist with the administration of debt, issuance of municipal bonds, tax and revenue anticipation notes, tax allocation bonds and other forms of debt.
• Oversees operation, implementation or deployment of finance related computer systems applications.
• Provide staff support to the Finance Director; provide accounting services to the joint ventures of the City; perform the duties of Finance Director in the absence of same.

To review the complete job description, visit www.belmont.gov

THE PROPERTY TAX DIVISION
The Property Tax Division of the County Controller's Office is responsible for computing tax rates based on assessed property values provided by the County Assessor, distributing property taxes to local taxing agencies and processing roll corrections and refunds. The Division also handles accounting for special districts.

The Property Tax Division Manager, under the Assistant Controller's direction, will oversee the responsibilities of the Division and the accounting services provided to the special districts. In this role, the Property Tax Division Manager will have the opportunity to work with and supervise a team of ten dedicated and experienced property tax personnel.

The Property Tax Division Manager position requires the ability to understand complex property tax law, provide this information to staff and incorporate changes into the property tax system. The ever-changing laws, rules and regulations require a keen ability to consider and solve-for the impacts the changes will make throughout the property tax system.  The person in this position should have demonstrated success is such collaborative efforts.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the annual calculation of debt service tax rates, annual tax levy, apportionments of all property tax dollars, and roll maintenance.
• Manage preparation and filing of periodic property tax reports.
• Address inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Be responsible for maintaining compliance with State laws and regulations.
• Ensure proper accounting of property tax transactions and of jurisdictional changes.
• Determine, track, and report budget and performance measurement standards for the division.
• Possess supervisory experience which includes hiring, training, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and assigning work to staff.
• Maintain a cross-training program for staff development that provides backup support for the functions within the unit.
• Create, establish, revise and maintain written policies, procedures, and job instructions for all aspects of the Property Tax Division process.
• Research complex technical property tax related questions or issues and apply knowledge to designing and communicating viable solutions.
• Develop and maintain controls to ensure property tax apportionments, related schedules and work papers are computed accurately and timely.
• Analyze, evaluate and coordinate system programs and formulations and make appropriate recommendations to enhance current processes.
• Consult with management, officials from other government agencies and other interested parties on policies, practices and matters related to property tax administration.
• Monitor, review, and assess implications of changes in laws and regulations.
• Provide opinions and procedures for implementation of changes in laws and regulations.
• Manage the property tax system which includes collaborating with IT personnel to develop improvements, implement design changes, and design necessary training for the user community.
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles and practices of financial administration and resource planning, including public budgeting and reporting.
• Advanced principles of financial forecasting and financial analysis.
• Theories, principles and practices of accounting and auditing and their application to governmental accounting.
• Generally accepted accounting principles and/or auditing standards including those specifically applicable to government agencies.
• Basic principles and practices of County-wide operations and its administration and organization.
• Advanced principles and practices of operational, financial and EDP auditing.
• Advanced principles and practices of management and organizational effectiveness.
• Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation.
• Relevant automated fiscal/financial information systems, applications and terminologies.
• Federal, State and local laws and regulations applicable to assigned area of responsibility as well as laws and regulations governing the financial operations of public agencies.

Skills/Ability to: 

• Plan, organize, manage, coordinate and evaluate the functions and staff of assigned division.
• Analyze and evaluate complex accounting, auditing, and/or financial problems, records and reports.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Analyze, interpret, apply and explain related laws and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Coordinate activities with other departments, programs and/or outside agencies.
• Direct and participate in the analysis of a wide variety of highly complex administrative and operational problems and make effective operational and/or procedural recommendations.
• Develop, administer and interpret policies, guidelines and procedures related to the assigned program area.
• Plan, schedule and manage large scale projects.
• Negotiate agreement between differing individuals and groups of individuals, and utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea.
• Work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations.
• Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately.
• Prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, grant applications and contracts.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to qualify is: 

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Public Administration or a related field.
• Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of administrative, financial, or managerial duties in a large, complex public agency including at least one year of direct experience managing and/or supervising an accounting or auditing function related to assigned division.

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