Assistant Director, Finance

• Plans, directs, coordinates, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff ;
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures;
• Participates in the selection of staff and provides or coordinates staff training;
• Recommends improvements and modifications and ensures effectiveness and efficiencies;
• Establishes schedules and methods for accounting services;
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports;
• Responds to requests for information and advises City departments, governmental agencies, and the public of City financial and accounting policies;
• Coordinates annual and other special audits; provides assistance to auditors in the annual review of financial records and ensures audits are completed successfully;
• Participates in budget preparation and administration;
• Prepares cost estimates;
• Monitors and controls expenditures;
• Reviews, develops, and modifies accounting and control methods to improve existing procedures;
• Performs technical work in developing, supervising, and participating in internal audits, special accounting procedures, budgetary accounting procedures and systems, and monthly budget report analysis;
• Manages the City's relationships with banking institutions;
• Functions as the process owner for the Financial and Accounting system software; tracks and helps resolve user or system issues;
• Coordinates assigned activities with other City departments;
• Oversees and administers City debt and related tax assessments; maintains records of all City debt including adherence to bond and loan requirements and timely debt service payments;
• Supervises and assists with monthly and year-end general ledger closing process, reconciliation of bank statements and other financial records;
• Participates in the development and implementation of special projects;
• Presents reports to City Council; and
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Five years of increasingly responsible professional accounting or auditing experience, including three years in a fund accounting environment, preferably at a municipal, county or state level.
• Three years of supervisory experience.

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, municipal finance, or a related field.
• A master's degree is desirable.
• For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required. 

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is desirable.

• Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Regularly required to talk or hear.  Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position. 

Employment application must be completed and submitted online.  Applicants must list current and past work experience.  Do not indicate “See Resume”. 

Proof of education, such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application.  Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.  

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification).  The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at [email protected] or Sophia Diaz at [email protected]