Leads the work of other professional and clerical staff and assigns and reviews work.
Provide technical expertise, regarding government accounting standers.
Provides input into performance evaluations.
Designs, coordinates and participates in the implementation of new/changed financial reporting systems.
Coordinates with other City staff to determine necessary report information and design report format.
Coordinates implementation of new/changed reports with systems support staff or consultants.
Coordinates accounts, interdepartmental training in financial management systems.
Coordinates activities related to the annual audit and preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Leads the preparation of and review a variety of specialized reports and claims, such as the fixed asset report, State Controller's Reports, reports for grant programs, the Redevelopment Agency /Successor Agency, and claims for grants and other funds due to the City.
Maintains/reconciles general ledger control accounts for funds/receivables and outstanding debt held by the City.
May supervise other finance staff.
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements, governmental audit procedures and their application to governmental accounting systems, accounting transactions, and financial statement preparation.
Principles and methods of finance administration, including internal control, auditing, budgeting, treasury management, revenue administration, program planning and evaluation.
Principles of investment and debt administration in a local government environment
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Principles and practices of cost accounting.
Applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations applicable to local government fiscal operations.
Automated financial management system characteristics and applications, including transaction processing and reporting systems and spreadsheet applications.
Modern office equipment, practices and procedures.
Techniques of supervision including planning, assigning, and monitoring work.
ABILITY TO:
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Work independently, as well as with others.
Explain complex financial concepts and information to accountants and non-accountants.
Identify problems, analyze data, and recommend solutions.
Prepare and monitor a budget.
Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GASB.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Analyze and interpret financial and accounting records.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Prepare complex financial statements, reports and analyses.
Interpret and apply complex Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Research regulations, procedures and technical reference materials.
Conduct cost analysis studies.
Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to accounting methods and procedures.
Operate a PC and modern business applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).