Finance Director

The City of Salinas is seeking an experienced Finance Director. The ideal candidate will be an honest, collaborative, and confident leader with excellent supervisory skills; a strong communicator able to write reports with clarity and verbally articulate fiscal concepts to all levels of audiences. The Finance Director will manage a solid team and should have a willingness to delegate, and be a mentor, willing and able to develop staff. The incumbent will be a responsible steward for the community, City staff, and leadership, and align decisions in support of the Salinas Plan.

This position is open until filled. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please send a compelling cover letter and your detailed resume to: apply@bobhallandassociates.com

For a complete description of benefits visit the City of Salinas website and click here for a brochure.

Summary of Duties: To plan, organize, direct, and review the activities of the Finance Department; provide coordination and direction of all fiscal operations of the City including directing, monitoring, and controlling the assets and financial operations of the City; provide a framework for financial planning and analysis to support the operation and management of all City departments; oversee the resources and activities of the City-wide Information Technology (IT) function; and to provide professional and technical staff assistance.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives administrative direction from the City Manager. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff.

Essential Job Functions

1. Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department; prepares and administers the department’s budget
2. Plans, organizes, and directs the financial activities of the City including accounting, treasury management, revenue and licensing, information systems, purchasing, and central services
3. Assists in the preparation, implementation, and control of the City’s annual operating and capital improvement budgets
4. Coordinates, reviews, evaluates, and recommends improvements to the City’s administrative and financial internal control systems and procedures
5. Ensures audit compliance
6. Estimates revenue and fund balances and ensures expenditures coincide with fund availability
7. Administers deferred compensation programs and retirement plans
8. Administers the bonded indebtedness of the City
9. Prepares and presents financial and administrative reports to the City Council
10. Provides financial information and assistance to City departments
11. Prepares financial reports and analyses requested by the City Manager and City Council
12. Develops and makes recommendations with respect to appropriation transfers, financing plans, and other financial activities
13. Serves as City Treasurer and acts as fiscal officer for non-City agencies
14. Oversees the City’s (IT) resources and function, including the purchase and implementation of new computer hardware and software, the management of all computer servers, and ensuring the security of the City’s IT system; oversees and manages technical services to keep the City’s IT system technologically up-to-date and operating efficiently and reliably
15. Selects, supervises, trains, and motivates assigned professional, technical, and administrative staff; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns
16. Supervises the development, administration, and enforcement of departmental responsibilities in such matters as equal employment, safety, and emergency preparedness
17. Maintains departmental awareness of state-of-the-art developments in management and the fields of specialty
18. Prepares written and oral reports to staff, Commissions, and City Council
19. Represents the City before the City Council, community, outside agencies, and at professional meetings as required
20. Promotes and maintains safety in the workplace
21. Performs related duties as assigned