Division Manager

THE POSITION The City of Fresno is currently seeking energetic, hardworking individuals to join our team and achieve our mission of Building a Better Fresno! The Division Manager directs all operational activities for their assigned division(s). The position reports to a Department Director or Assistant Director and serves as a vital source of professional support for departmental leadership. With significant independent judgment, the manager is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of programs and staff. This includes planning the work of Program Managers, developing strategic goals, preparing budgets, and representing the department at key meetings. For the assignment in the Finance Department, the Division Manager is responsible for overseeing complex accounting operations, ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards, supervising audit preparation and response activities, managing internal control processes, and directing the full cycle of financial reporting. The role will also provide strategic leadership in addressing systemic challenges associated with the Citys Tyler Munis financial system. The Division Manager will guide staff through system corrections, implement process improvements, and coordinate with IT and the software vendor to resolve recurring issues. The ideal candidate for the Finance Department is a seasoned municipal finance professional with at least a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration. A Masters degree (MBA or MPA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is strongly preferred. This individual will have a minimum of five years of local government finance experience, including at least three years in a supervisory or management role. The candidate should demonstrate deep, hands-on expertise in the Finance Departments core functions, including central accounting operations, accounts payable, fixed asset management, enterprise and general accounting, and preparation of the Citys Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and State Controllers Report. Experience in investment portfolio management, daily cash management, debt administration, and bank reconciliations is highly desirable. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to direct comprehensive financial activities while developing strategies to strengthen business assets, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency. For the assignment in the Planning and Development Department, the Division Manager is responsible for administrative functions associated with Development Services, which is composed of Planning, Building and Safety, and Historic Preservation divisions. It manages customer service at the Planning counter, including staff that assists walk-in customers, provides phone support, and schedules inspections. It is responsible for records retention of all documents associated with development including building permits, certificates of occupancy, planning entitlements, and historic resource designations; Public Records Act (PRA) requests; clerical support for various boards and commissions; and additional staff support services. The Division Manager will be responsible for data tracking and reporting; oversight of fixes and enhancements to the Accela permitting software; and supervision of the departments GIS and Graphics functions. The incumbent works closely with staff and subject matter experts in each division, coordinating work assignments and supporting customer communication. The ideal candidate has a strong background in customer service and performance management, and an ability to manage a suite of diverse administrative tasks. They will supervise Management Analysts, Administrative Clerks, Records Clerks, GIS Technicians, and Graphics Technicians. Two vacancies are currently available in the Finance Department and the Planning and Development Department. Because the Division Manager classification is used across multi le departments, the City of Fresno may also use applications from this recruitment to fill future vacancies. This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director. BENEFITS: UNIT 14 Classification - City of Management Employee Association (CFMEA) HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes $75 per month. SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year. BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month ****