FINANCE MANAGER

Description

In Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. Currently, we have two outstanding career opportunities available.We are seeking the " right individuals " to serve as Finance Manager in the Accounting Services and Budget Management divisions of the Finance Department.

The Divisions

The Accounting Services Division is responsible for managing the City’s financial transactions and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations. The Division oversees payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions, including the preparation and review of journal entries, bank reconciliations, and chart of accounts maintenance. Accounting Services coordinates the development of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), maintains the integrity of the City’s financial systems, and develops policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls. The Division also provides specialized financial analysis, supports external audit activities, and ensures the timely and accurate collection, deposit, and recording of all City funds.

The Budget Management Division is responsible for assisting the City Council and Executive Management team in managing the City's resources, developing and maintaining the City's long-range financial projections, and evaluating the fiscal impact of legislative initiatives and judicial decisions affecting the City. Budget Management coordinates the development and preparation of the annual budget. Quarterly revenue and expenditure reports are prepared and provided to City management to assist with budget monitoring and forecasting. Budget management also assists in the labor negotiations process by providing cost projections and related analyses to the City’s negotiations team pursuant to Ordinance No. 4154 - Openness in Labor Negotiations requirement. The Division also provides and/or coordinates the citywide purchase of goods and services, coordinates the competitive bidding process, and maintains the list of qualified vendors. Furthermore, the Division administers office supply orders, procurement cards, leasing, equipment replacement, professional services, and copy machine programs. Reprographics provides printing services to all City departments, and mail operations provides for the daily collection, sorting, metering, and delivery of City interoffice, U.S. Postal Service mail and special deliveries for all City departments.

The Position
The Finance Manager oversees and supports the daily operations of a Finance Division within the City. They manage the financial activities of either the Accounting Services or Budget Services division and supervise the related operations and systems. The Finance Manager provides operational expertise to all City departments on systems, processes, and best practices in financial management, while maintaining internal controls to improve efficiency and safeguard public funds.

Examples of Essential Duties

Accounting Services Division

• Responsible for all payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivables, general ledger and journal voucher entries activities
• Coordinates the City’s financial reporting requirements, including the Comprehensive Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
• Monitors general ledger activities; reviews and approves journal entries and bank reconciliations; prepares and/or reviews major changes to the chart of accounts; reviews and approves the integrity of the general ledger in the financial information system
• Coordinates accounting and financial software systems functions
• Directs the preparation of highly complex periodic and special reports involving cost accounting, expenditure reports and functional legal requirements
• Develops procedures and policies for accounting procedures within the financial systems, record keeping, accounting controls and cost accounting records
• Supervises the audit liaison of the City's accounting systems, procedures and policies
• Acts as the primary resource on accounting practices contained in the City's general ledger and financial software system
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to insure collection and depositing of all City funds in a timely and accurate manner

Budget Management Division

• Oversees the work of staff engaged in the development, analysis and evaluation of City programs and budgets
• Directs and supervises staff in the review of budget proposals for assigned departments and divisions and the completion of complex financial analysis of proposed budget and policy changes
• Develops and implements policies and procedures regarding the budget development process; recommends modifications and enhancements to budget procedures and processes; schedules, implements and manages a formal budget development process
• Oversees cost-benefit analysis and recommendations
• Directs, designs and conducts training related to budget processes and procedures
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Division; establishes schedules and methods of Division operations
• Prepares complex periodic and special reports involving budget data, financial projections, expenditure reports and legal requirements
• Develops procedures and policies for financial systems to enhance budget monitoring, required record-keeping and proper budgetary controls
• Monitors compliance with the City’s adopted/revised budget; confers with department heads and/or representatives to recommend budgetary actions and/or adjustments accordingly
• Acts as primary resource on budgetary practices contained in the City's budget manual and instructions and the City’s Administrative Regulations
• Provides costing data of future salary and benefit costs related to employee adjustments and employee associations during labor negotiations
• Oversees the position control function of the City to ensure all permanent positions are fully funded as reflected in the adopted/revised budget; tracks salary and funding sources, and assists in forecasting and planning for compensation updates and changes

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff
• Receives and evaluates customer complaints and disputes, recommends resolutions, and responds to customers accordingly
• Ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines and municipal codes and charter
• Works with other Finance Managers in the department to ensure checks and balances, the separation of duties, and financial best practices
• Collaborates with other Finance Managers in the department to achieve optimal departmental and city-wide performance and outcomes
• Attends leadership, management, supervisory and financial training to stay abreast of industry best practices
• Develops processes to ensure business continuity in the event of a disaster
• Reports to work as scheduled and works various hours, including nights and weekends as required

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Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, business, public administration, or other closely related field. A master's degree is desirable.

Experience: Five (5) years increasingly responsible professional level governmental financial management, accounting, budgeting and/or auditing experience including three (3) years supervising professional-level finance staff. Current or recent experience with a California municipality desirable.

Licenses/Certifications: Certification as a Public Accountant (CPA) preferred for the Accounting Services assignment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.

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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

• Application Review
• Examination(s) - Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to an oral exam (weighted 100%), tentatively scheduled for September 11, 2025 .
• Selection Interview
• Background Investigation
• Appointment

The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Management Employees' Organization members including:

The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.

GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 60 hours per calendar year.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.

The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:

Classic Miscellaneous Members:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation

New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Management Employees' Organization".

Closing Date/Time: 8/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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