Finance Manager (PROMOTIONAL ONLY)

BASIC FUNCTION: 

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, organize, coordinate, and manage the accounting and budgeting operations of the District; perform necessary accounting work in the maintenance of financial records in all District funds; maintain and ensure effective accounting internal control; train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

 

Oversee and maintain the daily accounting operations of the District, including: accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, cash flow, trust account statement reconciliations, capital assets reconciliations, fixed asset activity, and debt issuance and activity.

Monitor and analyze accounting transactions; produce financial reports or statements.

 

Oversee the accounting control of the Purchasing Card Program and Revolving Cash Fund (RCF).

 

Prepare, perform, and monitor month-end, interim, and year-end accounting activities; coordinate with staff to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.

 

Assist the Director in revenue and fiscal analysis across all District funds. 

 

Plan, schedule, and monitor progress of regular and special projects to meet important deadlines.

 

Apply effective use of team-driven processes for the supervision, training, and direction of assigned staff members; participate in the interview, selection, and training process for new employees. 

 

Provide advisory service, training, direction, technical, and analytical support to professional staff, district committees, principals, division and department heads. 

 

Conduct and facilitate meetings, resolve problems, provide direction and recommendations for district personnel; assist as needed to serve on district-wide committees, task forces, and panels. 

 

Serve as a member of the District’s Community Facilities District (CFD) Team, providing financial support and advice.

 

Assist with the coordination and supervision of district annual audit and internal audit of department and school site accounts, including Attendance and ASB accounting and state mandated cost claims. 

 

Improve upon and initiate corrective actions for related systems and procedures.

 

Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles affecting assigned areas of responsibility.

 

Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions.

 

Perform related duties as assigned as they relate to the classification.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field and four years of experience in any combination of the following:  accounting and budgeting, performance measurement, or detail cost accounting/analysis.  Experience must include two years in a supervisory capacity.  Additional years of experience or education may be substituted to meet the minimum qualifications.  Governmental accounting experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
 
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Policies, procedures, principles, and practices used in professional accounting, budgeting, and auditing work.
Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities, including California Education Code, District policies and procedures, and State & Federal laws.
Principles and procedures of public agency fiscal management.
Advanced budgeting practices and procedures.
Basic accounting principles.
Methods and practices of statistical analyses and financial record keeping.
Presentation, communication, and public speaking.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Principles and practices of employment, management, and effective supervision.

ABILITY TO:
Independently perform advanced accounting and budgeting duties adhering to basic accounting principles.
Maintain statistical records and prepare comprehensive statistical reports, analyses, and recommendations.
Provide financial information regarding a variety of District programs, policies, events, and efforts.
Maintain confidentiality as appropriate.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Understand the procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Provide training, appropriately supervise, and evaluate personnel.
Meet schedules and timelines.

 WORKING CONDITIONS:
 
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.