Director of Finance - At Will at City of National City – National City, California

The City of National City is looking for a new Finance Director! To ensure full consideration, applicants are advised to submit their materials promptly.

THE CITY:

The City of National City is a full-service, state-governed city serving a vibrant and socioeconomically diverse community. Its diverse population, mild climate, and central location make National City a great place to live, work, play, and do business. The City takes great pride in its rich history, strong bi-national relationships, and deep commitment to its residents, schools, neighborhoods, and thriving business districts.

As San Diego County’s second-oldest city, National City is truly at the center of it all. Located within a dynamic bi-national region of more than five million consumers, the City’s competitive advantage lies in its central location, robust transportation network, and diverse business industry. National City is just minutes from downtown San Diego, local beaches, San Diego International Airport, the U.S.–Mexico border, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities.

National City is served by Interstates 5 and 805, as well as State Route 54, providing convenient access for residents, businesses, and visitors throughout the region and into Mexico. Public transit options are readily available through the San Diego Trolley and the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), which serve National City seven days a week.

For more information on the City please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov.

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IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The City of National City seeks a seasoned, collaborative, and strategically minded finance professional who brings both technical excellence and strong public-sector leadership. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor to the City Manager capable of balancing fiscal stewardship, transparency and service delivery in a dynamic municipal environment. This leader will be a hands-on leader, who can manage complex financial operations while also elevating the City's long term financial strategy, internal controls, and organizational credibility.
ABOUT THE POSITION:


The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Supervises the disbursement of funds and establishes controls to ensure budget appropriations are not exceeded

• Directs the collection of City taxes, assessments, fees, revenues, and all other monies received

• Develops and implements City investment policies, procedures, and strategies

• Conducts complex studies and forecasts to develop the City-wide budget in coordination with the City Manager

• Establishes, reviews, and maintains financial procedures, methods, accounts, and internal controls

• Supervises the receipt, deposit, investment, and disbursement of all City funds and related records

• Develops departmental goals and objectives and implements processes to achieve them

• Plans, organizes, and maintains control accounting systems, including:

  • Pre-audit and internal audit functions

  • Posting of expenditures and revenues

  • Fiscal and capital budgeting

  • Improvement bond administration

  • Payroll, investments, assessments, and bond indebtedness

• Prepares or supervises the preparation of financial statements and reports on City financial affairs

• Directs the preparation of revenue, expenditure, debt, cost, and related financial statements

• Advises and makes presentations to the City Manager, City Council, and department directors on financial matters

• Coordinates the City’s data processing functions, including acquisition of new equipment and system modifications

• Recommends amendments and revisions to license codes

• Plans audits of departments and units handling cash and maintaining subsidiary accounting records

• Prepares and administers the department operating budget

• Represents the department in interactions with public and private agencies

• Performs other duties as assigned

Expected qualifications include any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities. A typical path could include:

Training: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or related field with a specialty in finance from an accredited college or university.

A master’s degree in public or business administration with an emphasis on municipal finance administration and certification as a public accountant are desirable.

Experience: Recent extensive administrative experience with centralized government finance management involving computerized accounting systems is required.

To be considered, please submit your resume and cover letter electronically via the online portal (NEOGOV).

For additional information or questions, please contact Alicia Hicks, Director of Human Resources.

The City of National City is an equal opportunity employer, values workforce diversity and seeks to create an environment and culture that embraces employee differences. All qualified applicants are considered.