Assistant Director, Finance

Assistant Director, Finance

Salary

$171,499.00 - $213,797.00 Annually

Location

Redlands, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

02160

Department

Finance

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Under general direction, plans, organizes and manages the work of the professional and technical staff of the finance division including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Revenue, Customer Service, and administration of the Citys Business License Tax Program. Oversees accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting functions, including development of policies and procedures and provides complex staff assistance to the Director. Exercises direct supervision over technical and professional staff.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, directs, coordinates, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff ;

• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures;

• Participates in the selection of staff and provides or coordinates staff training;

• Recommends improvements and modifications and ensures effectiveness and efficiencies;

• Establishes schedules and methods for accounting services;

• Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports;

• Responds to requests for information and advises City departments, governmental agencies, and the public of City financial and accounting policies;

• Coordinates annual and other special audits; provides assistance to auditors in the annual review of financial records and ensures audits are completed successfully;

• Participates in budget preparation and administration;

• Prepares cost estimates;

• Monitors and controls expenditures;

• Reviews, develops, and modifies accounting and control methods to improve existing procedures;

• Performs technical work in developing, supervising, and participating in internal audits, special accounting procedures, budgetary accounting procedures and systems, and monthly budget report analysis;

• Manages the Citys relationships with banking institutions;

• Functions as the process owner for the Financial and Accounting system software; tracks and helps resolve user or system issues;

• Coordinates assigned activities with other City departments;

• Oversees and administers City debt and related tax assessments; maintains records of all City debt including adherence to bond and loan requirements and timely debt service payments;

• Supervises and assists with monthly and year-end general ledger closing process, reconciliation of bank statements and other financial records;

• Participates in the development and implementation of special projects;

• Presents reports to City Council; and

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Five years of increasingly responsible professional accounting or auditing experience, including three years in a fund accounting environment, preferably at a municipal, county or state level.
• Three years of supervisory experience.

Education:

• A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, municipal finance, or a related field.
• A masters degree is desirable.
• For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is desirable.

Special Requirements:

Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Regularly required to talk or hear. Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicants skills, training, and experience for the position.

Employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".

Proof of education, such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note, the City of Redlands' preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org or Sophia Diaz at sdiaz@cityofredlands.org

Benefits associated with this position include:

• Medical Insurance - City pays premium of $900 up to $2,200 per month for employees and eligible dependents depending upon coverage level;
• Dental Insurance - City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans
• Vision Reimbursement - up to $400 per year
• State Disability Insurance - paid by employee
• Life Insurance - $25,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
• Deferred Compensation - $1,125 + 3% of salary per year
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• The City participates in Social Security
• Executive Leave - 120 hours per year
• Vacation Leave - 80 hours accrued in first year
• Sick Leave - 96 hours annually
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 20 hours of Floating Holiday
• Credit Union
• Education Incentive Pay - 3% for a Masters or Doctoral Degree
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - $5000 per fiscal year
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - 2% @ 55 for employees who are considered a "classic" member of Cal PERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired on or before January 1, 2013;
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - 2% @ 62 for an employee who becomes a "new" member of Cal PERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 (and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date).

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a determination of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. (Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.) I have read and understand the instructions above.

• Yes
• No

02

Please select the option that best describes your years of increasingly responsible professional accounting or auditing experience.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 or more years

03

Please select the option that best describes your years of fund accounting experience.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

04

Please select the option(s) that best describe your professional accounting or auditing experience in the following sectors:

• Municipal Government
• County Government
• City Government
• State Government
• Private Sector
• Nonprofit Organization
• No professional accounting or auditing experience

05

Please select the option that best describes your years of supervisory experience.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

06

Indicate the level of degree awarded/conferred. (This information must be clearly demonstrated on the application.)

• I do not possess a degree
• AS/AA (Associate Degree)
• BS/BA (Bachelors Degree)
• MS/MA (Masters Degree) or Higher

07

Please indicate your experience with computers and computer software by selecting all that apply:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive)
• Adobe Acrobat/PDF
• Data entry/database systems
• Electronic filing/document management systems
• Scheduling/calendar software
• Customer service/case management systems
• No experience with the above software systems

08

Indicate your experience with the following professional accounting or auditing duties by selecting all that apply.

• Coordinating external audits, including annual financial audits, single audits, and other specialized audits.
• Developing and coordinating the budget process for a city or other governmental agency.
• Managing and supervising staff, including assigning work, monitoring performance, and providing guidance and training.
• Overseeing day-to-day accounting functions within a local government agency.
• Implementing new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• No experience with the above duties

09

Do you currently posses a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Redlands

Address 35 Cajon St

Redlands, California, 92373

Phone 909 798 7514

Website http://www.cityofredlands.org