FINANCE MANAGER

Salary: $12,183.55 - $15,548.42 Monthly
Location : Newport Beach, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24/25-00010
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 08/06/2024
Bargaining Unit: 71 - K&M - Division Hd
Definition
The City of Newport Beach seeks a motivated individual to join the Finance Department as a Finance Manager.
Currently, there is one full-time vacancy assigned to the Budget Division and will oversee the Citywide operating budget and financial analyses.
The ideal candidate will have experience with budget and financial forecasting in a governmental setting, including excellent oral and written communication skills, polished interpersonal skills, outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, a positive attitude, and demonstrate strong ethics and integrity.
SCHEDULE:

• This position may work a 5/40 or 9/80 schedule.

SELECTION COMPONENTS:

• Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of August 27, 2024 . Candidates are required to submit a resume along with a completed online application in order for the application package to be considered complete. The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.
  
• Virtual Interview: Those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their application will be invited to a virtual interview tentatively scheduled for the week of September 23, 2024. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

CAREER PATH:

• The career path for this position includes: Deputy Finance Director and Finance Director.

CalPERS:

• The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 11.5% of pay toward the retirement benefit.

Essential Duties
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the essential duties. Please note the current vacancy is in the Budget Division.
Qualifications
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the qualifications. Please note the current vacancy is in the Budget Division.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience : Five years of professional experience in assigned division, of which at least two years of experience should involve supervisory responsibility.
• Education : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, financial management, business administration, public administration, economics or a closely related field.
• L icense/Certificate : A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Financial Officer (CPFO) credential is desirable. Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. Prior to employment, a thorough background review, which includes the candidate providing fingerprints to Newport Beach Police Department, must successfully be completed. The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

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I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.

• Yes
• No

03
Please select your level of professional experience with budgeting.

• Seven or more years
• Five to six years
• Two to four years
• Less than two years
• No experience

04
Indicate how many years of your experience is with governmental budgeting:

• Seven or more years
• Five to six years
• Two to four years
• Less than two years
• No experience

05
Please describe your professional budgeting experience including any experience with governmental budgeting and forecasting (if no experience, type N/A).
06
Do you possess at least two years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

07
Please explain your supervisory experience (if no experience, type N/A).
08
Please select the highest level of education you possess.

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college or certificate(s)
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Advanced degree
• None of the above

09
Please select any college coursework you have successfully completed (check all that apply):

• Accounting
• Financial management
• Business administration
• Public administration
• Economics
• Related field
• None of the above

10
If you selected "Related field" to the previous question, please share the related field:
11
Please select any certifications you currently possess:

• Certified Public Accountant
• Certified Public Financial Officer
• None of the above

12
Do you possess a current California driver's license and an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• I possess a license from a different state and an acceptable driving record
• No

13
Please select the public agency type(s) in which you are currently employed or have been employed with budget responsibilities (check all that apply):

• Municipality (City)
• County
• School district
• Other public agency
• None of the above

14
Please describe a project that you were responsible for that best demonstrates your analytical abilities.
15
I acknowledge that this recruitment requires a resume to be attached (uploaded) to the online application prior to submittal and that the application will be considered incomplete without it.

• Yes
• No

16
Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three professional references.
Required Question