Description

Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District

FINANCE MANAGER

DEFINITION

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, directs, manages and reviews the financial activities and operations of the District including accounting, internal controls, debt financing and investment, real property management, purchasing, payroll, risk management, and grant administration; supports the Clerk of the Board function with records retention and management; coordinates assigned activities with other District departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance and administrative support to the General Manager and Board of Directors; acts as the General Manager in his/her absence; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives administrative direction from the General Manager. Exercises general direction and supervision over assigned staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a management classification that oversees, directs, and participates in all activities of the

Finance Department, including short- and long-term planning, development, and administration of departmental policies, procedures, and services. This class provides assistance to the General Manager in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, legal, and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, District functions and activities, including the role of the Board of Directors, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the department with those of other departments and outside agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the department. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing departmental planning and operational goals and objectives and for furthering Districts mission, goals, and objectives within general policy guidelines.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

(Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Assumes full management responsibility for all Finance Department programs projects, services, and activities; provides assistance to the Clerk of the Board function; oversees the Districts records management program.

Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department; establishes, within District policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels.

Oversees District accounts payable, accounts receivable, debt financing and investments, and payroll activities; provides professional and technical assistance in the administration and implementation of the Districts auditing and accounting programs, including financial statements, general ledger, monthly statements, and special projects accounting.

Reviews

journal entries and reconciles general ledger and subsidiary accounts related to postings from payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable; ensures expenses are allocated to appropriate funding sources; prepares monthly financial and statistical reports.

Oversees the management of the contract management and procurement process; provides guidance on and ensures compliance with District policies and procedures and regulatory and contractual requirements; reviews, interprets, and approves contract language, requirements, and documentation; consults with legal counsel and provides resolution and direction on complex procurement and contracting related issues.

Manages and participates in all activities related to the Districts payroll function, including preparation and review of related quarterly and annual tax reports, forms, and returns, implementation of periodic salary and benefit changes, preparation of a variety of reports and schedules, and payroll ledger reconciliation; ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

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Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District

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