City Of Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach , CA 92648
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Description
The City of Huntington Beach offers flexible schedule options, including 5/40, 9/80, and 4/10 work schedules. Additionally, the ability to participate in a pet insurance program will be available as of January 1, 2024. (Updated 12/19/23)
The next review of applications is now scheduled to occur for applications received before 10:00 am on January 8, 2024. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established. (updated 12/19/23)
NOTE:This posting is a job series in which applications will be accepted, reviewed, and considered based on the qualifications listed on the application. The candidates that meet the minimum qualifications andbestmeet the City's current needs will be invited to test at the appropriate job level within the series. OnlyONE APPLICATIONneeds to be submitted to be considered for this job series.
SALARY RANGE:
Senior Finance Analyst: $94,151- $126,172 annually
Principal Finance Analyst: $101,953 - $136,626 annually
Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Senior Finance Analyst or Principal Finance Analystwith the FinanceDepartment.
Finance Department
The Finance Department, through its four Divisions, provides financial management, oversight, monitoring and reporting functions for the City's complex financial resources. The department accomplishes this objective by providing budgetary oversight, monitoring and preparation; purchasing and procurement expertise; accounting and financial reporting services; cashiering, accounts receivable and collections services; payroll and accounts payable services; utility billing; and business license customer service.
The Position
TheSenior Finance Analystperforms a variety of advanced professional-level accounting, budgetary, and financial analysis and reporting related to the City's financial functions and perform a broad range of related duties.
ThePrincipal Finance Analyst performs difficult and complex professional-level financial analysis requiring advanced knowledge and competency in various financial functions such as accounting, budgeting and financial planning; supervises the activities of assigned personnel and provides responsible staff assistance to the Finance Manager or Chief Financial Officer/Assistant Chief Financial Officer.
Thecurrent vacancies are in the Budget Management Division and the Accounting Services Division. The Budget Management Division is responsible for assisting the City Council and Executive Management team in managing the City's resources, developing and maintaining the City's long-range financial projections, and evaluating the fiscal impact of legislative initiatives and judicial decisions affecting the City. Accounting Services is responsible for maintaining a system of internal controls that preserves and safeguards the City's assets and implementing new accounting requirements. This Division is also responsible for serving as the audit liaison for all departments and serves as the City's liaison for all financial audits of the City. Accounts Payable is responsible for the processing and payment of all City obligations. (Updated 11/14/23)
Examples of Essential Duties
Senior Finance Analyst
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Principal Finance Analyst
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Minimum Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business, Public Administration or other closely related field. A Master's degree, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) is desirable.
Experience:
Senior Finance Analyst: Four (4) years' professional level experience performing complex governmental accounting, budgetary financial analysis and research including two (2) years' related finance and/or auditing experience for a municipality or other public sector entity.
Principal Finance Analyst: Four (4) years' increasingly responsible professional level governmental financial management, accounting, budgeting or auditing experience, with an emphasis in business and revenue operations activities, including one (1) year in a senior capacity or as supervisor of professional-level finance staff for a municipality or other public sector entity.
Certificates/Licenses: A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record required at time of appointment and during course of employment.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
City Of Huntington Beach, CA