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City of Modesto · 2 weeks ago

Revenue Collections and Compliance Supervisor

Modesto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The City of Modesto is seeking an experienced Revenue Collections and Compliance Supervisor to oversee financial functions that support the community. The role involves planning, organizing, and directing the Revenue Collections and Compliance Division, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with fiscal policies.

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Responsibilities

Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods related to the Revenue Collections and Compliance division; implement policies and procedures

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff in the Revenue Collections and Compliance Division

Prepare and coordinate completed staff work in assigned area

Manage a variety of software systems including conversions in assigned area

Manage assigned financial software systems for Utility Billing, Business License, Cashiering or Citation Processing, including complex troubleshooting, process improvement; provide oversight with upgrades and patches on all systems and employee training

Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities

Conduct regular internal audits and reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with fiscal compliance related to fiscal policy/regulations for these divisions and ensure policies are being updated based on rules and regulation changes

Facilitate all cannabis tax audits annually and transient occupancy tax audits every five years in coordination with the tax and cannabis consultant to evaluate fiscal compliance and monitoring as defined in the City’s Municipal Code and State regulations

Conduct surprise cash audit evaluations on internal cash handling site to ensure compliance with GAAP and provide recommendations to department management to address any compliance issues, to test the effectiveness of internal controls and procedures audits previously conducted, to evaluate real-time processes, to reveal any weaknesses, gaps, or non-compliance

Participate in the selection of staff; provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures

Lead all interim and year-end audit requests and potential audit findings; on any audit findings provide recommendation to address findings and implement recommendations

Lead the budget preparation for the four cost centers in the Revenue Collection and Compliance division and calculate the forecasting revenues for this division as part of the budget process

Participate in intergovernmental meetings for the purpose of developing cooperative methods and practices

Legislation reviews and impact to Finance including Assembly and State Bills and as impacts are identified define a strategy plan for implementation

Prepare all Committee and Council agenda packets for fee changes, MMC updates, and contractual agreements and amendments for the Revenue Collection and Compliance Division

Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service

Qualification

Financial software managementBudget preparationAudit complianceCustomer relationsSupervisionTrainingPublic administration knowledgeReport preparationProblem analysisCommunication skillsConfidential information handling

Required

Four years of increasingly responsible financial experience with emphasis in professional utility, collections, cashiering, or business license work; including two years of supervisory or lead responsibility

Experience working in a public or utility agency is highly desirable

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in business administration, accounting, or a related field

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid California driver's license

Knowledge of principles and practices of customer relations

Knowledge of principles and practices of organization and public administration

Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluations

Knowledge of laws regulating public utilities, collections, cashiering, revenue recovery or business license activities

Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local law, codes and regulations

Knowledge of business correspondence writing, report preparation, and presentation

Knowledge of budget procedures and techniques

Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment including personal computer applications

Knowledge of methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation

Ability to analyze problems, identify options, project consequences of proposed actions, and recommend changes in policies and procedures

Ability to interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, and policies

Ability to prepare and analyze technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence

Ability to work with and control sensitive, confidential information

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Benefits

HOLIDAYS: • 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours holiday credit.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE: • 80 hours per year for positions exempt from overtime.

VACATION: • Accrued at the rate of two weeks during the first year, increasing to five weeks during the 21st year of service.

SICK LEAVE: • Accumulated at 8 hours per month, 96 hours per year. Employees may accumulate up to 2,200 hours.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: • Health, dental and vision coverage is provided. The City's monthly contribution to health, dental and vision benefits is based on a three-tier system as follows: $ 2,028.00 Employee + Family $ 1,436.00 Employee + 1 Dependent $ 718.00 Employee Only $ 450.00 Opt Out The employee pays the balance. An employee who opts out of health coverage receives the amount noted above minus dental and vision premium on their paycheck and treated as taxable income. Dental and vision coverage continuation is available upon retirement.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: • With a matching contribution by the employee, the City will contribute 1.5% of salary, increasing to 2.5% at 9+ years of service, to a voluntary 457 Plan.

RETIREE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (RHS): • $2,880 initial deposit provided upon completion of a two (2) year vesting period. After initial contribution, the City shall contribute $120 per month.

LIFE INSURANCE: • Coverage in the amount of $120,000 is provided by the City. Supplemental coverage is available at employee cost.

DISABILITY INSURANCE: • Coverage is provided by the City, at City cost. This benefit pays 66 2/3% of the first $12,000 per month in salary.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: • Master's Degree Pay in the amount of 5% of salary. Bachelor's Degree Pay in the amount of 2.5% of salary.

BILINGUAL INCENTIVE LEAVE: • Employees who pass a review panel and are needed in this capacity by the department, will receive 3 hours of Bilingual Leave Time per pay period into their Compensatory Time Off (CTO) balance.

LONGEVITY PAY: • 2.5% of salary at 10 years of service.

SECTION 125 PLAN: • •Providing for pre-tax deductions for employee-paid health premium and dependent care costs.