HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-178 N.C.S. 10/15/2007 Resolution No. 2007-178 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN BY ESTABLISHING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION,
PAY RANGE AND UNIT ASSIGNMENT OF
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER AND
ABOLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTING MANAGER
WHEREAS,, the City wishes to keep current its Classification and Compensation Plan;
and amendments and or revisions to the Classification and Compensation Plan are effective upon
approval by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager/ Personnel Officer has determined that certain duties and
responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Finance and Accounting
Manager (as attached hereto and marked Attachment A); and,
WHEREAS, the pay range and unit assignment for the classification as listed below, are
hereby recommended, effective with the adoption of this Resolution; and,
Classification'Title Pa Ran ~e Per :1Vlonfh; _ Unit Assi nment
Finance and Accounting $6,616.13-$6,947.20-$7,293.87-$7,659.60-$8,042.67 Unit 9: Mid-Management
Manager
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve
the amendments to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written in this Resolution
including the amendment in the Competitive Service of the Personnel System.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this action is taken pursuant to Personnel Code
3.04.020 and Personnel Rules and Regulations (Rule IV- Classification and Rule. V -
Compensation), and that the notice of this action has been properly posted.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the A ov d, s to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 15`h day of October, rm:
2007, by the following vote: {I
City At ey
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Harris, Vice Mayor Nau, Rabbitt
NOES: O'Brien
ABSENT: Mayor Torliatt
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk Vice ~yor
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ATTACHMENT A
p'v U1??. City of Petaluma, California
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Job Class:
Finance and Accounting Manager
Summary
Supervise, plan and coordinate the activities of a variety of finance and accounting services
that may include, but are not limited to, general accounting, accounts payable, payroll,
auditing, bond administration, treasury management, aril financial reporting,
Class Characteristics
General direction is provided by the Administrative Services Director.. Responsibilities include
the direct and indirect supervision of lower level professional, technical, and clerical personnel.
A position in this class supervises and manages municipal financial and accounting
activities while also performing accounting and analysis work of a complex nature to assess long-
range financial and accounting planning problems and ensure accurate reporting of the City's
financial position. ~ he incumbent interacts with other City department personnel, outside
agencies' personnel, and the public. The incumbent also assists in developing, prioritizing
• and implementing department goals. This class is distinguished from the Administrative Services
Director in that the latter has overall management responsibility for all City financial operations
and activities.
Essential Duties, Skills, and Demands of the Position
. The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills, and
demands.
Duties:
Report financial information in an accurate and timely manner; prepare and provide financial
reports to external agencies as required.
P~anage a variety of fiscal and accounting functions pertaining to areas such as general
accounting, accounts payable, payroll, auditing, bond administration, treasury management:
and financial reporting.
Develop and implement financial policies, procedures and goals for assigned areas.
Manage and report on the status of City cash and investment accounts.
Maintain debt records; provide information to debt advisors, account for defeasance,
and perform other debt oversight functions.
Prepare and submit the City's Comp; ehensive Annual Financial Report for the GFOA award.
Develop, implement and monitor ini'erna'i controls.
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Provide financial management and reporting for the Redevelopment Agency.
Supervise the work of subordinate accountants, accounting assistants and other assigned staff;
assign, direct, monitor and evaluate staff work; plan and coordinate professional development
activities; implement corrective action as appropriate.
Respond to requests from City personnel for information, analysis and assistance; provide advice
and guidance to departmental staff.
.Interface with financial consultants, auditors and government agencies.
Complete budget preparation tasks and budget to actual analysis, as directed.
Attend meetings, conferences and trainings as required; participate on committees, task forces and
work groups as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities:
Plan, organize, administer, review and evaluate the work of others; select, train, and motivate
assigned staff.
Analyze, evaluate and reconcile complex financial data to arrive at accurate conclusions and
recommendations; review and verify the accuracy of financial data and information.
Apply mathematical operations to solve accounting problems.
Recommend improved accounting methods, procedures and internal controls.
Utilize standard office software such as Microsoft Excel and Word at an advanced level; be
familiar with common financial application software used by Municipal governments.
Read, analyze and interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several
abstract and concrete variables.
Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of
the business community; effectively present information to management.
Exercise sound, independent judgment within established guidelines.
Understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations and ordinances and apply complex
guidelines affecting the section activities; interpret governmental accounting rules and
regulations; interpret and explain City accounting policies and procedures.
Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously; diagnose operational problems and take effective
courses. ofi action.
Interact effectively under pressure and meet deadlines; work independently with minimal
supervision.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use the
computer keyboard and mouse; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and
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arms; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, stoop,
crouch, and lift/move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
focus. The employee must be able to work in an office environment where the noise level is
usually moderate.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of municipal accounting, budgeting, and auditing.
Accounting and financial-related computer software and the applications to assigned
functions.
Principles and practices of leadership, supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes.
Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding assigned
functions.
Principles and practices pertaining to GAAP/GRAS; GASB knowledge preferred.
Principles and practices of governmental/fund accounting.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way of gaining such knowledge and
abilities would be:
Education:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in accounting,
business administration, finance or a closely related field.
Experience:
Three years of supervisory or lead experience over a general accounting function. Experience
in a public agency or governmental setting is desirable. Experience in fund accounting is
preferred.
Certificates/Licenses:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required.
Certification as a CPA is desirable.
Established: 10/ 15/07
Resolution 2007-178 N.C.S.
Department: Administrative Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
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