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PRACTICING PUBLIC FINANCE LEADER WANTED!
HELP CREATE A VISION FOR THE FUTURE WHILE STAYING GROUNDED IN THE NUMBERS.
We are actively seeking qualified candidates for a
FINANCE MANAGER
Salary: $160,104 – $194,604 Annually
9/80 Work Schedule (Alternating Fridays off)
Outstanding benefits package
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Next application review: June 9, 2025
The Novato Sanitary District is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and hands-on public finance leader who is well-versed in managing complex budgets, accounting, and financial systems. This position is under the general direction of the Administrative Services Manager, with strategic direction from the General Manager. The Finance Manager is an at-will, single independent classification within the District.
The Finance Manager position is responsible for directing, managing, and administering District’s financial activities and operations, including accounting, financial planning and reporting, debt issuance, budgeting, treasury and investment portfolio, payroll and benefit administration, financial system management and administration, and implementation and monitoring of internal controls.
The Finance Manager is a practicing accountant in addition to being an organizational architect and member of the Administrative Services team. A successful candidate will have direct experience in both day-to-day accounting and strategic leadership of finance functions. This is a detail-oriented position requiring strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work independently, and strong analytical skills.
For more information about this exciting opportunity, please view the brochure below:
Benefits
The Novato Sanitary District offers a competitive benefits package, including choices among plan options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and CalPERS long-term care insurance.
Retirement
For “classic” CalPERS members (joined CalPERS or reciprocal agency prior to 2013): 2% @ 60 retirement plan, 36-month formula,
For new CalPERS members (joined CalPERS or reciprocal agency after 1/1/2013): 2% @ 62 retirement plan,36-month formula, District contribution of 1.5% of base salary to Retirement Health Savings Account.
The district contributes 2.5% of base salary to a 401(a) plan for Management and Confidential (M/C) positions that opt to participate. Note that the 401(a) plan requires an irrevocable, pre-tax contribution to be set by the employee.
Voluntary deferred compensation plans - 457(b) and Roth 457(b) employee contribution plans are available. No Social Security deduction.
Health/ Insurance Benefits
The District currently pays 100% of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents:
Health care, up to the cost of the CalPERS Kaiser North Plan
Delta Dental Insurance benefits
Vision care benefits
$50,000 term life insurance policy
Long-term disability insurance
Leave Benefits
District provides paid vacation, accrued at 6.67 hours per month for the first three years, increasing thereafter in accordance with the District’s Personnel Rules and Regulations, Note: vacation leave may not be used until completion of at least six months of continuous service with the District.
Exempt positions receive 80 hours of Administrative leave annually, at 6.67 hours per month
Eight hours of paid sick leave accrued monthly with no accrual limits
Thirteen (eleven plus two floating) paid holidays per year.
Special Instructions
SELECTION PROCESS: Each candidate’s background will be evaluated based on the information submitted. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to the next phase of the recruitment process, which may include an oral panel interview and/or written or practical exercises. Only the names of the most qualified candidates who pass the initial selection process will be submitted to the District for consideration for final selection.
HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply through CalOpps.org. https://www.calopps.org/novato-sanitary-district
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. All materials must be included to be considered as a candidate. The Novato Sanitary District is not responsible for the failure of internet forms. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process or additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Rachel Hundley, Novato Sanitary District Administrative Services Manager/General Counsel, jobs@novatosan.com or (415) 892-1694.
Novato Sanitary District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, age, or sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by law.
Recruitment Services Provided by Muchmore Than Consulting, LLC.