Finance Officer (Revenue)

Description

The City of Costa Mesa is offering an exciting career opportunity for a Finance Officer (Revenue) to join our hardworking and talented Finance Department. Lead the charge in overseeing the Revenue Section managing everything from accounts receivable to cash flow, investment strategies, banking operations, business licensing, permits and more! In short, you'll play a critical role in keeping the financial gears of our organization running smoothly, efficiently, and securely—all while leading a team to success!

WHY WORK FOR COSTA MESA:

The City of Costa Mesa, with the motto "City of the Arts", is one of California's most eclectic and vibrant cities. Located just one mile from the Pacific Ocean and in the heart of Orange County, Costa Mesa is a great place to live , work and play. The City offers exceptional employee benefits, opportunities for training and development, and prides itself on its Core Values of Integrity, Sustainability, Compassion, Innovation, Inclusion and Collaboration.

THE POSITION:

Under general direction of the Assistant Finance Director, Budget and Purchasing Manager or Finance Manager, the Finance Officer performs responsible professional work of a highly technical and complex nature; plans, directs, reviews and coordinates the work of the Accounting, Purchasing or Revenue section staffed by professional, technical and clerical personnel and performs related duties as assigned.

Work assigned to the position involves the application of specialized knowledge and abilities in supervising functions within the assigned section. An incumbent is responsible for supervising the activities of the Accounting, Purchasing or Revenue section within legal requirements and departmental policies. Work is distinguished from the subordinate professional, technical and clerical classes by the overall responsibility of supervising the assigned section. Work is assigned by the Budget and Purchasing Manager, Finance Manager, Assistant Finance Director and Finance Director.

There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy assigned to the Revenue Section.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications must be completed and submitted online. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice; therefore, prompt application is encouraged.

The application deadline is November 27, 2024

Candidates are requested to provide specific information regarding their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete . Do not include "see attached resume" in your responses, as they will not be accepted or reviewed in the application process.

Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process. The eligibility list will be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted sooner. The eligibility list from this recruitment may be utilized to fill lower-level vacancies which occur during the life of the list.

It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address . Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the online application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application.

All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, credit check, criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation and post-offer medical evaluation (may include drug screen).

Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.

Essential Functions

These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Develops goals, objectives, procedures and priorities for assigned section; evaluates practices and procedures and makes recommendation for improvement.

Plans, assigns, reviews and supervises the staff and work of assigned section; trains staff in work procedures; provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff; conducts performance evaluations; participates in maintaining and monitoring work plans to achieve division and department goals and objectives and assists in selection of staff and recruitment.

Establishes, maintains and evaluates systems, procedures and internal controls, ensures compliance and recommends improvements.

Manages the maintenance, modification, operation and implementation of assigned module(s) in the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system; identifies and resolves ongoing functional and technical issues; coordinates and tests system modifications; recommends operational and procedural changes to the system as necessary.

Assists in the development and implementation of appropriate data processing applications, including formatting and report generation.

Performs financial analyses and recommends effective courses of action.

Prepares and maintains financial records and statements.

Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect operations of the assigned section’s functions; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.

Responds to inquiries from department staff, vendors and the public regarding assigned functions; investigates related complaints; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.

Prepares correspondence and comprehensive reports for presentation to City Manager, City Council, Department Directors, vendors and contractors.

Provides technical assistance to City departments on financial matters.

Develops and administers assigned section’s budget.

May assume additional supervisory responsibilities as assigned in the absence of the Budget and Purchasing Manager or Finance Manager.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

When Assigned to the Revenue Section:

Oversees and supervises staff and activities of the Treasury Section including accounts receivable, cash management, investment and banking.

Monitors and maintains internal controls over cash and revenue collections to ensure accurate reporting.

Directs the audit of transient occupancy tax returns, cannabis tax returns, and business license applications.

Plans, directs, and participates in activities involving business licensing, permitting including sidewalk sale, vendor, food truck operator, firework and solicitation permits, collection of delinquent accounts receivables and cashiering.

To view complete list of Essential Functions for this position, please click here: Finance Officer .

Qualification Guidelines

A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this classification is as follows:

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Four years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, financial analysis, or purchasing with at least one year experience in a lead or supervisory capacity. Related experience in a public agency is highly desirable.

Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, business or closely related field.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:

Class C California Driver's License. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Financial Officer (CPFO) credential is desirable when assigned to the Accounting Section.

When Assigned to the Revenue Section:

Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Knowledge of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) cash reporting and disclosure requirements.

Knowledge of strategies and methods of investing funds.

For a complete list of Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities please click here: Finance Officer .

Supplemental Information

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100 - all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Please contact Human Resources for a summary of the essential tasks and environmental factors for this classification.

Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Costa Mesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To view benefit information for all groups, Click Here

New employees contribute 9% of their salary on a pre-tax basis towards the 2%@60 or 2%@62 CalPERS retirement formula depending on eligibility.

Employees receive the following health insurance flexible benefits contribution:

• Current: $1,600monthly
• Effective January 2025: $1,650monthly

The City does not participate in the Social Security system; however, federal mandate requires new employees to contribute 1.45% of wages to Medicare. As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to enroll and participate in the direct deposit program.

Closing Date/Time: 11/27/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

11/27/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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