Financial Services Officer

Title: Financial Services Officer

Location:

Salary

$116,149.50 - $161,607.47 Annually

Location 

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Description:

Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint $138,876 of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization. The City of Long Beach is seeking an experienced, creative, innovative and collaborative individual who is committed to developing and support the Department of Technology and Innovation, as a Financial Services Officer.

THE COMMUNITY

The City of Long Beach is located south of Los Angeles and adjacent to Orange County, making it an idyllic location with oceanside activities, diverse culture, and a unique economy. Long Beach is home to approximately 470,000 residents living across the area’s 51 square miles, including 169 parks with 26 community centers and many public spaces. This community is one of the most diverse in the United States, making it an excellent place to learn about and immerse yourself in various cultures. When you live in Long Beach, you get to enjoy the Southern California climate all year long, making surfing, hiking, golfing, and other outdoor activities popular in this area. Biking is a favorite pastime among residents, as this area is bike friendly. Walking around town is also easy, considering the City was rated the 10th “Most Walkable City” of over 100 cities globally. Long Beach features six miles of beaches and many parks and public spaces, as well as the Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual IndyCar Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

CITY GOVERNMENT

Long Beach is a full-service Charter City formed in 1897, governed by nine City Council members who are elected by district and a mayor that is elected at-large. Elected officials also include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The Council Members and the Mayor are subject to a three-term limit, which allows them to serve for a maximum of 12 years. The City Council appoints a City Manager and a City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission.

The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Clerk, and Director of Police Oversight. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under direction of a separately elected official, Board, or Commission.  Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments.   The City is supported by a FY 2025 total budget of $3.6 billion with a General Fund budget of $752 million. More than 6,000 full- and part-time employees support municipal operations with the majority being represented by eleven recognized employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to: www.longbeach.gov.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Technology and Innovation Department (TID) plans and develops the technology infrastructure for the city and acts as a service agency to all city departments. The Department provides highly centralized information services through its 203 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) and oversees technology consultants while operating on a FY 2025 annual budget of nearly $87.7 million. TID is organized into five bureaus: Digital Services, Enterprise Information Services, Infrastructure Services, Technology Engagement and Support, and Business Operations. The Business Operations Bureau oversees the ongoing administrative operations of the department, encompassing finance, personnel and communications. The Finance Division oversees budget development, MOU billing and development, procurement and contract management, review and processing of council letters, financial analysis and many more tasks. Additional information about the department is available at www.longbeach.gov/ti.

The TID Vision: “We are the heart of a connected, secure and future ready Long Beach.” 

THE POSITION
The Financial Services Officer is an at-will management position reporting to the Business Operations Bureau Manager and is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the Finance Division. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Finance Division, which is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Department’s financial resources, including budget development, fiscal analysis, and procurement.  The Financial Services Officer oversees a team of eight (8) employees and plays a critical role in ensuring the Department remains a vital partner—both internally and externally—in supporting the mission of the Department and the broader goals of the City.  This position is eligible for a 9/80 alternate work schedule as well as a hybrid work schedule in accordance with the City of Long Beach Hybrid Work Program policy.

 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving and interpersonal/communication skills to navigate a myriad of financial exercises and management of the 100+ department wide contracts. As a key member of the Business Operations leadership team, their insight and collaboration, both within the Department and with external partners, will be essential to the success of the job. The ideal candidate will be committed to create a sense of trust, open communication, strong team dynamics by actively building strong employee morale.

 

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

 

• Managing the fiscal, accounting, revenue collection and purchasing functions for the Department. 
• Works with the Bureau Manager to develop, analyze and execute TIDs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
• Interpreting complex written information and answering questions regarding City policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Developing conclusions and making recommendations.
• Manages the Department's various operating funds, ensuring sufficient cash and fund balances throughout the fiscal year.
• Forecasts revenues, develops financial forecast models, maintains budgetary control records, and analyzes reserves.
• Oversee the annual fixed asset inventory for both the Department’s and the City’s fixed asset tracking systems.
• Negotiates and resolves sensitive and complex financial issues. 
• Monitors and assists with grant applications and agreements, as needed.
• Leads all department-wide procurement efforts in compliance with the City’s procurement regulations.
• Responsible for staff development, training, supervision, and evaluation of 8 employees.
• Maintains proactive communication with the department’s managers on all aspects of finance.
• Developing strong internal processes to support efficient and transparent financial controls.
• Manages the administration of contract agreements according to City Municipal Code, City policies/procedures.
• Works with the bureau’s management team in the development of monthly and quarterly financial reports to be presented to the Department’s Senior Leadership.
• Assists the bureau manager in the development and monitoring of the Department’s annual operating and capital improvement budgets.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

 

EDUCATION

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a closely related field*. Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. 

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible full-time experience in administrative or financial positions.
• One (1) year of the required experience must have been gained in supervisory capacity. 

*Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF forma at the time of filing. Any proof submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the document. Proof of education for academic degrees should indicate the type of degree and date of degree conferral. Candidates who possess degrees or units from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree is desirable
• Understanding of the City of Long Beach MUNIS Financial System, including Project Ledger subsidiary system/accounts. 

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE 

• Excellent project management/technical skills
• Highly organized multi-tasker  
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills
• Strong level of integrity, ethics, and good judgment
• Collaborative and inclusive management style
• Consistently exercises good judgement
• Self-motivated and results oriented
• Ability to be a thoughtful decision maker and the ability to communicate expectations and hold staff accountable for their responsibilities
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
• Dedicated to quality customer service skills

 

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act