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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

Finance Manager - Budget

Rancho Cucamonga City Hall, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$8,728/mo - $11,774/mo

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a passionate and innovative leader to serve as its new Finance Manager over the Budget Division in the Finance Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The Finance Manager will oversee the annual budget process and collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance and provide strategic financial insights.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversees and leads the Budget division of the Finance Department

Leads the coordination of the annual budget process, collaborating with other departments to gather input and set priorities and to develop detailed cost estimates for staffing, operations, and capital projects; justifies budget recommendations with appropriate documentation and rationale

Oversees the integrity and optimization of the City’s enterprise financial systems; manages system configuration review, testing, training, and cross-division quality assurance to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant financial operations

Oversees and develops revenue projections and estimates used in connection with the annual budget; monitor and analyze revenue trends and variances; provide forecasts and recommendation to City Management

Monitors expenditures and contractual obligations to ensure compliance with approved budgets; identify and report variances and recommend corrective actions as necessary; review and approve budget adjustments and transfers, requisitions, purchase orders, and other financial transactions; ensure proper documentation and justification for all changes

Provide opportunities for professional growth and development within the Finance Department

Qualification

Budget ManagementGovernmental AccountingFinancial ReportingRevenue ForecastingFinancial Systems ManagementEmployee SupervisionCustomer ServiceTrainingEvaluationDisciplineInterpersonal SkillsMotivationCommunication Skills

Required

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

At least five years of professional and technical governmental accounting experience, including a minimum of two years in a supervisory capacity within municipal finance

A total of four years of professional-level experience in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with five years of professional and technical governmental accounting experience—including a minimum of two years in a supervisory capacity within municipal finance—may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement

Advanced principles and practices of general and governmental accounting, municipal finance, budget preparation and monitoring, cash flow, revenue forecasting, laws regulating public finance and fiscal operations, fiscal record-keeping, payroll, cashiering, business licensing, journal entries, accounts receivable, accounts payable, transient occupancy tax, and billing

Knowledge of accounting and financial record-keeping principles, payroll administration, employee supervision, training, evaluation, motivation, and discipline, applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, automated financial management, and accounting systems, and customer service techniques

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record

Preferred

Designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desirable

Benefits

Retirement – California Public Employee's Retirement System (CalPERS)

Medical - $1,400 per month City paid

Dental – City paid

Vision– City paid

Deferred Compensation – 4% of base salary. City will match up to 2% of monthly base salary per month.

Life Insurance - $50,000 City paid

Administrative Leave – 85 hours per fiscal year

Vacation - 80 hours per year increasing to 180 hours after 15 years of service. Buyback option of up to 160 hours per fiscal year.

Holidays - 14 paid holidays including three discretionary holidays

Sick leave - 120 hours per year

Personal Leave– 40 hours of sick leave or vacation time may be used for personal leave per fiscal year

Bereavement Leave– 80 hours paid bereavement leave as needed

Tuition Reimbursement - $2,300 per fiscal year

Long-Term Disability (LTD)- City paid

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)- Medical and Dependent Care available

Voluntary Employee Benefit Association (VEBA)- Employee pays mandatory $20 bi-weekly basis

Flexible work schedule

Remote work

Bring your dog to work

Baby on board

Dress for your day

RC cares

Payroll deduction for Camp Cucamonga Summer Camp

Lunch and learns

Corporate discount rate at 24 Hour Fitness

Access to our on-site gyms at City Hall and Public Works (equipment includes treadmills, weights, Peloton bikes, elliptical etc.)

Jet Dental – an onsite dental service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee wellness and development programs – Take your kid to work day, Health Fair, Staff development day, Leadership academy, Take your co worker to work day, Know your numbers)

City tour

New employee Mixer and welcome basket

Employee activities committee