Finance Director with the City of Grass Valley

Job Description:

Finance Director with the City of Grass Valley

Description

Position Description

$130,413.71 - $188,959.68 Annually, plus amazing benefits!

Are you an expert professional in public-sector finance eager to lead and collaborate? Does the thought of overseeing sophisticated budgets excite you? Are you an expert translator who knows how to distill and present complex financial information to City C ouncil members and the public? Do you have deep expertise in municipal accounting?

This is your moment. Bring your expertise and passion for public sector finance and accounting to shape the future of the city and advance your career. Join the City of Grass Valley where innovation meets opportunity. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary!

R egional Government Services and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of the City of Grass Valley .

The Position

The Finance Director is a full-time salaried executive position within the Finance Department, reporting directly to the City Manager and serving at the City Manager’s discretion on an at-will, contractual basis.

This position is primarily responsible for the overall management and leadership of the Finance Department for the City of Grass Valley encompassing financial operations, human resources, and risk management functions. The Finance Director exercises discretion in develop ing, managing, and implementing administrative and fiscal policies, as well as in strategic planning for financial, human resources, and risk management initiatives .

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Have strong leadership, analytical, and presentation skills.
  

• Have proven experience in evaluating, developing, and implementing local government and municipal financial and accounting best practices.
  

• Engage City departments collaboratively to identify and strengthen fiscal processes.
  

• Analyze financial data and draw sound conclusions and offer improvements. Have experience in bringing solutions and thinking strategically to solve problems.
  

• Be a self-starter, flexible, reliable, and detail oriented with high standards for work product.
  

• Have proven experience and ability as a mentor and manager who encourages and develops employees.
  

• Excel both within a team and independently.
  

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
  

• Communicate complex technical issues and difficult realities knowledgeably and compassionately both verbally and in writing, in understandable language, to a range of audiences.
  

• Have software expertise in modern business software applications. Familiarity with Tyler -ERP Pro software is a plus.
  

COMPETENCIES

• Accountability - Accepts responsibility for themselves and their team
  

• Analytical Thinking - Identifies and defines problems, extracts key information from data, and develops workable solutions for the problems identified
  

• Attention to Detail - Guides the team to accomplish tasks with thoroughness and accuracy
  

• Collaboration and Teamwork - Fosters team communication and dialogue, identifies opportunities to build consensus for team options, decisions, and outcomes; encourages cooperation, collaboration, and partnerships
  

• Communication - Exchanges information with constituents using oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  

• Creativity and Innovation - Applies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and improving processes, methods, systems, and services
  

• Inclusiveness and Interpersonal Relations and Skills - Creates a work place in which people of all backgrounds and cultures feel included, welcomed, and valued; maintains positive and constructive internal and external relationships through staff development
  

• Leadership, Management , and Supervision - Inspires others toward a common vision and fosters trust and ethics; aligns the organizational objectives with the employees' skills, competency requirements, development plans, and the delivery of results
  

• Problem Solving - Finds solutions to difficult or complex issues
  

ABOUT THE CITY

The City’s General Plan has always been built around central themes; all are key focus points of the City’s current Vision:

Preserve Grass Valley’s historical character and encourage restoration.

Expand public services to serve growing population.

Encourage variety in residential building types and environments.

Include high density housing areas in the town center.

Provide better regional connections.

Improve the circulation patterns within the City .

Protect and improve the Downtown area.

Diversify the economy and locate industry to avoid undue traffic.

Preserve scenic beauty and character.

The citizens of Grass Valley value the City’s rural small-town character and sense of community. Neighborhood integrity, as well as design and establishment of community and neighborhood gathering places ar e high priorit ies for Grass Valley. Aesthetics such as trees, creeks , and wildlife also play a vital role in the quality of life for Grass Valley residents. Furthermore, community members cherish the inherent sense of history in the architecture and landmarks throughout Grass Valley; therefore, historic preservation and improvements ar e highly importa nt to the community.

The City of Grass Valley was incorporated as a charter City on March 13 th, 1893. During the goldrush countless tin miners immigrated from Cornwall, England and settled in Grass Valley to try their hand at gold mining Grass Valley, home to two of the most lucrative mines in California: The Empire Mine and the North Star Mine. The Cornish brought with them their heritage which still permeates Grass Valley’s culture, especially during annual events such as Cornish Christmas and St. Piran’s Day.

Grass Valley is the largest city in Western Nevada County, as such it is the economic and cultural center for the surrounding area. The City must plan for accommodating the needs of all the people who use the City , even those who are not City residents. For example, the Center for the Arts attracts approximately 60% of their patrons from locations outside of Grass Valley city limits.

Examples of Duties

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Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university , with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. Alternatively, an associate degree with a minimum of five years of experience may be considered
  

• Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in finance and accounting, including at least three years in a management or administrative role.
  

• Experience in a public agency is highly desirable
  

• Experience in human resources management is highly desirable.
  

Supplemental Information

Applications must be submitted on-line through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.

Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system.

All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.

The deadline to apply is December 2 , 2024, at 11:59 PM PST.

LINK TO APPLY HERE

APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Appraisal Process - (Pass/Fail) After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.

This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applications, and to prepare a Qualified Candidate List.

Application - Minimum Qualification Assessment - (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.

Remote Screen Interview Exam - (Pass/Fail) Candidates who pass the application assessment will be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. ?The Remote Screen Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform and is tentatively scheduled to take place in early -to- mid December 2024.

Additional assessments and/or examinations may be used to evaluate candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The se processes may be conducted via video convergence plat form or through other virtual and/or electronic mediums.

Successful qualified candidates will be submitted to the City of Grass Valley for further consideration.

All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail.

Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to David Prieto at dprieto@rgs.ca.gov

Neither Regional Government Services nor the City of Grass Valley ar e responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise RGS by emailing David Prieto at dprieto@rgs.ca.gov .

The City of Grass Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date/Time: 12/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$130,413.71 - $188,959.68 Annually