Overview

Position Title:Finance Manager

Company:City Of Gilroy

Location:CA 95020, CA

Job Description:

Under direct supervision of the Finance Director, is directly responsible for functions within the accounting, budget, purchasing, payroll, utility billing, and/or payroll units and in the absence of the Director, assumes the responsibility for all Finance Department operations. The Finance Manager is a confidential, unrepresented, exempt-level position that provides analytical data, information, and reports in support of the City’s labor negotiations function.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage one of the two finance divisions in the Finance Department: accounting or budget/revenue which may include but not limited to: accounting and auditing, which includes general accounting, budget, payroll, revenue, purchasing, and accounts payable; in the absence of the Finance Director, assume the responsibility for managing all Finance Department operations.  These include: purchasing; utility billing; business licenses; general accounts receivable and collections..
  •  Implement policies and procedures in connection with the aforementioned activities; institute new and revised procedures as appropriate; and recommend modifications to existing policies and the establishment of new policies to the Finance Director.
  • Supervise or provide for the supervision of assigned unit staff..  This encompasses: the assignment, prioritization, and review of work; approval of time off; staff evaluations; and the making of effective recommendations on all personnel actions. May assist with supervising other department staff in the absence of the Finance Director.
  • Serve as the City’s purchasing coordinator and ensure adherence to the City’s purchasing policy by all City departments and personnel.
  • Oversee, manage, and audit the City’s primary revenue sources, including, but not limited to, property, sales, business license, utility user, and transient occupancy taxes and various other fee driven revenues.
  • Prepare and post journal entries and budget amendments; and prepare accounting and management reports.

Requirements:

  • Have a broad knowledge base in the areas of local government accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, grant management, utility billing, and business licensing.
  • Have knowledge and experience with ERP systems and implementation, to include related technologies.
  • Have a strong skills in analytical and financial modeling and presentations.
  • Understand the role of the Finance Department in supporting the work of all other departments in the City.
  • Possess strong managerial skills and to include prior experience supervising professional, technical, and support team members.
  • Have a strong aptitude for clear, concise, and direct communication, as well as the ability to succinctly summarize complex financial information in an easy to understand manner.
  • Have a leadership style that is characterized by integrity, ethical decision making, responsibility, collaboration, effective problem solving, and customer service.
  • Represent the Finance Department well and make effective presentations in public situations including City Council meetings and other community meetings in the absence of the Finance Director or as assigned.
  • Be a skilled and organized manager who will promote an atmosphere of teamwork and professional development.