Finance Officer (Revenue)

$112,824 - $151,188/Yr

City Of Costa Mesa - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Costa Mesa, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Finance Officer (Revenue) at the City of Costa Mesa plays a crucial role in overseeing the Revenue Section of the Finance Department. This position involves managing accounts receivable, cash flow, investment strategies, and banking operations, while also leading a team to ensure the financial operations of the city run smoothly and efficiently. The officer will be responsible for supervising staff, developing goals and procedures, and ensuring compliance with legal and departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop goals, objectives, procedures, and priorities for the assigned section; evaluate practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvement.
• Plan, assign, review, and supervise the staff and work of the assigned section; train staff in work procedures; provide policy guidance and interpretation to staff; conduct performance evaluations.
• Establish, maintain, and evaluate systems, procedures, and internal controls; ensure compliance and recommend improvements.
• Manage the maintenance, modification, operation, and implementation of assigned modules in the City's ERP system; identify and resolve ongoing functional and technical issues.
• Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate data processing applications, including formatting and report generation.
• Perform financial analyses and recommend effective courses of action.
• Prepare and maintain financial records and statements.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect operations of the assigned section's functions; implement policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Respond to inquiries from department staff, vendors, and the public regarding assigned functions; investigate related complaints; recommend corrective actions to resolve issues.
• Prepare correspondence and comprehensive reports for presentation to City Manager, City Council, Department Directors, vendors, and contractors.
• Provide technical assistance to City departments on financial matters.
• Develop and administer the assigned section's budget.
• Oversee and supervise staff and activities of the Treasury Section including accounts receivable, cash management, investment, and banking.
• Monitor and maintain internal controls over cash and revenue collections to ensure accurate reporting.
• Direct the audit of transient occupancy tax returns, cannabis tax returns, and business license applications.
• Plan, direct, and participate in activities involving business licensing and permitting.

Requirements

• Four years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, financial analysis, or purchasing with at least one year experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, business, or a closely related field.
• Class C California Driver's License; revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) cash reporting and disclosure requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Financial Officer (CPFO) credential is desirable when assigned to the Accounting Section.
• Related experience in a public agency is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Exceptional employee benefits
• Opportunities for training and development
• Core Values of Integrity, Sustainability, Compassion, Innovation, Inclusion, and Collaboration