Job Abstract

• Serve as the City's chief financial advisor, reporting directly to the City Manager.
• Manage all fiscal-related activities, including day-to-day accounting, payroll, business licensing, cashiering, cash investments, purchasing, budgeting, auditing, and debt administration.
• Conduct long-range revenue, expenditure, and financial analyses.
• Provide staff support to the City Council Finance Committee and City Executive Team, offering critical insights and recommendations.

• Competitive Pay and Great Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive and generous benefits package and a salary that reflects your experience and expertise. This position is scheduled for a wage increase in FY 24/25. More information is available in the “Benefits” tab of this job posting.
• Flexible and Friendly Work Environment: Work in a supportive atmosphere that values work-life balance.
• Impactful Role: Take on a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of a thriving community.

1. Assume full management responsibility for all Finance Department services and activities including financial affairs, internal controls, capital financing, and financial systems design, implementation and control.
2. Supervise the preparation of computerized management reports detailing all financial transactions.
3. Develop and implement various systems and procedures to meet city-wide goals, objectives, policies and priorities by working closely with management staff.
4. Oversee and manage the City’s investment portfolio and provide cash management financial planning.
5. Serve as Treasurer for the City, and/or oversee the investment activities of a third-party vendor.
6. Compile income projections and expenditure estimates for the 2-year budget and any revisions to the budget, and prepare quarterly financial reports and the City’s five-year financial plan.
7. Prepare and present financial and administrative reports, analysis, and resolutions for the City Manager and the City Council.
8. Supervise the preparation of various financial reports as required by law and those required or requested by the City Council and City Manager.
9. Ensure that an accurate inventory of City property is maintained.
10. Plan, direct, and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the Finance Department's work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
11. Perform related duties as assigned.

1. Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of public finance administration, particularly in the areas of accounting, budgeting, auditing, revenue management, portfolio investment, financing operations and business license administration.
2. Knowledge of computer systems and applications, modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment.
3. Knowledge of laws regulating the financial administration of city government, redevelopment successor agencies, enterprise funds, and special authorities.
4. Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, purchasing, and personnel management.
5. Ability to prepare multi-year budgets, financial forecasts, quarterly financial reports, program analyses, and revenue projections.
6. Knowledge of pension and retiree medical funding, including actuarial analyses and reports.
7. Ability to develop and implement sound accounting and financing procedures.
8. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a customer service orientation with City officials, staff and the public.
10. Ability to supervise, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinate employees

Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, or closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal budgeting, accounting, and financial work, including considerable administrative and supervisory experience. A Certified Public Accountant designation and/or related Master’s Degree is highly desirable.

License & Other Requirements
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Exempt/Non-Exempt
This is an exempt position. No overtime is paid for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.

Background Check/Physical Exam
Individuals selected for employment will be required to take and pass a background check (fingerprinting) for all positions and medical exam for full time and permanent part time positions. The background check and medical examination are at City expense; and conducted by a law enforcement agency and physician designated by the City. Candidates who are currently working are urged not to resign until they have successfully passed the background check, physical examination and received a final offer letter.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Yorba Linda does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment. Any qualified individual with a disability must provide reasonable notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final date of an examination.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees hired by the City must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.

Disaster Service Worker
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Yorba Linda Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.