Senior / Principal Finance Analyst

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 and best meet the City's current needs will be invited to test at the appropriate job level within the series. Only ONE APPLICATION needs 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 Analyst with the Finance Department.

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

The Senior Finance Analyst performs 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.

The Principal 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.

The current 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

• Perform complex financial calculations and analysis; prepare comprehensive financial studies, statements, and reports
• Prepare and analyze a variety of financial statements, schedules, and reports; ensures that financial statements are prepared on a timely basis in accordance with related governmental accounting regulations
• Assist in the development of accounting and audit control methods, systems and procedures to comply with accounting procedures, laws, ordinances and regulations; coordinate the preparation of external audit materials and assists auditors in the fiscal year review
• Assists in establishing parameters for revenue and expenditure estimates and makes recommendations for fiscal guidelines in the budgetary process; participates in the development of schedules, formats, policies, and procedures for the annual adopted budget
• Assists departments with the formulation, implementation and administration of capital and operating budgets
• Provides direction to department staff; serves as Finance Department liaison in directing and assisting department representatives with accounting, financial reporting and budget development, administration and implementation throughout the year to ensure adherence to established budget and financial parameters
• Monitors and reviews financial performance of City departments and projects by conducting budgetary, variance and fund analyses and preparing reports; reviews revenue and expenditures of departmental budgets and develops mitigation plans

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Principal Finance Analyst

• Performs professional tasks in support of the City's financial management operations; prepares a variety of complex analyses involving revenue and expenditures, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivables, budget, and treasury operations.
• Assigns, monitors and supervises the work of subordinate staff involved in performing accounting, budget, treasury, and financial analysis; participates in the selection and hiring of personnel; conducts performance evaluations and recommends merit step increases; assesses disciplinary action when needed; provides and/or recommends training
• Leads the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of capital improvement plans and budgets; monitors and updates operating and capital budget adjustments and funding changes; reviews CIP requests for financial compliance
• Oversees the coordination of the master fee schedule
• Prepares and analyzes highly complex and sensitive budget requests, policy proposals, and financial reports, including reports regarding the City's long-term obligations, revenue forecasts and expenditure trends
• Assists in the preparation of a variety of complex financial analyses, forecasts, and reports, including the annual budget, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
• Develops presentations to help summarize budget results, financial reports, forecasts and trends in a comprehensive and easy-to understand format

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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:

• Application Review
• Examination(s) - A virtual oral exam (weighted 100%) is tentatively scheduled for a date TBD (updated 11/14/23)
• Selection Interview
• Background Investigation
• Appointment

The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Management Employees' Organization members including:

The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.

GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 60 hours per calendar year.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.

The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:

Classic Miscellaneous Members:

Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55

Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation

Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation

New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:

Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62

Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation

Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Management Employees' Organization".

01

Do you possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Public Administration, or other closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Indicate your level of professional experience performing complex governmental accounting, budgetary financial analysis and research.

• Less than four (4) years
• At least four (4) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years or more

03

Indicate your level of related finance and/or auditing for a municipality or other public sector entity.

• Less than two (2) years
• At least two (2) years but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years or more

04

Indicate your level of increasingly responsible professional level governmental financial management, accounting, budgeting or auditing experience, with an emphasis in business and revenue operations activities.

• Less than four (4) years
• At least four (4) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years or more

05

Indicate your level of experience working in a senior capacity or as a supervisor of professional-level finance staff for a municipality or other public sector entity.

• None or less than one (1) year
• At least one (1) year but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more

06

Indicate which of the desirable certifications you possess.

• Certified Public Accountant
• Certified Government Financial Manager
• Neither of the above

07

Describe, in depth, your experience as it relates to this position, responding specifically to the following areas. A. Sizes and types of budgets you have managed B. Government finance administration and reporting C. Financial and management analysis D. Assisting departments with planning, developing and implementing revenue and expenditure budgets E. Costing contractual agreements, such as labor contracts F. Forecasting labor projections, contracts and revenues

08

Describe your experience with financial software, and standard office software (e.g. spreadsheets, word processing, presentation programs).

09

In 500 words or less, please describe the type of workplace culture in which you thrive.

10

Are you a CalPERS RETIRED Annuitant?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency City of Huntington Beach

Address 2000 Main Street

Huntington Beach, California, 92648

Phone (714) 536-5492

Website http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/jobs