Finance Director
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The Finance Director directs Santa Clara City’s financial operations, including governmental accounting, auditing, payroll, treasury, debt and grant administration, budgeting, and financial reporting. The role ensures accurate and legally compliant transactions, maintains financial controls, and provides guidance to the City Manager. It requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and six years of governmental general accounting experience; a master’s degree and CPA, CGFM, or CPFO certification are preferred.
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The Finance Director plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the financial operations of Santa Clara City, including governmental accounting, internal auditing, payroll, treasury, bond and grant administration, budget management, and financial analysis and reporting. The position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and legal compliance of City financial transactions, maintaining financial controls, and providing financial guidance to the City Manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Direct governmental accounting, financial operations, and reporting. • Prepare and administer the City budget with the City Manager and department heads. • Monitor revenues, expenditures, appropriations, and the City's financial condition. • Oversee payroll, treasury, debt obligations, grants, and fixed assets. • Maintain internal financial controls and ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards. • Coordinate the annual financial audit and financial statements. • Oversee financial aspects of purchasing, contracts, and account reconciliations. • Provide financial analysis, forecasts, and recommendations to City administration. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Governmental accounting, municipal finance, budgeting, and financial administration. • GAAP and GASB. • Municipal financial regulations, bond requirements, and public fund management. • Financial analysis, forecasting, accounting systems, spreadsheets, and reporting. • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to establish productive working relationships with elected officials, staff, and the public. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited institution; master's degree preferred. • Six (6) years of governmental general accounting experience. • An equivalent combination of education and experience may satisfy minimum qualifications. • CPA, CGFM, or CPFO certification is highly desired. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • A six-month probationary period. • Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
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