City of San José
Senior Executive Analyst - OEDCA (Finance Manager - Workforce and Talent Develop
City of San José, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Senior Executive Analyst - OEDCA (Finance Manager - Workforce and Talent Development)
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City of San José Overview
The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees. We strive to be a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. The City supports One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality customer service. We are committed to reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and provide contact information for assistance where needed. About The Department: The City Manager’s Office of Economic Development & Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) has three integrated divisions: Cultural Affairs, Economic Growth and Business Development, and Workforce and Talent Development. OEDCA’s mission is to catalyze equitable job growth, investment, entrepreneurship, cultural vibrancy, and talent attraction and retention in San José while strengthening the City’s fiscal health. Position Duties
The Workforce and Talent Development Division of OEDCA is seeking a Finance Manager (Senior Executive Analyst) to manage its fiscal unit and work in coordination with division senior staff. Responsibilities include accounting, budgeting, and federal, state, local, and grant management functions of the OEDCA Workforce and Talent Development Unit. The Senior Executive Analyst (SEA) plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the work of professional, technical, and clerical accounting staff in accounts payable, accounts receivable, program costings, timekeeping, program audits, program budgets, state reporting, grant management and compliance, and general ledger functions. The SEA formulates policies, designs and implements programs, and leads short- and long-term planning, budget preparation and implementation, and evaluation of program practices and procedures. The SEA also prepares and presents financial reports to management and other stakeholder meetings. The SEA will have considerable contact with senior staff in City departments, with the State of California, and with external partners. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong decision making and strategic thinking, a commitment to customer service, team-building ability, and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a timely and accurate manner. The Fiscal Section serves as a business partner to internal and external customers, providing expert accounting, financial reporting, audits, budgeting and forecasting, and related matters. Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a closely related field. Experience:
At least four (4) years of professional-level analytic and/or administrative experience. A Master’s Degree in public or business administration or related field is preferred and can substitute for one year of the required four years. A CPA certification is also preferred. A successful candidate must possess strong technical and functional knowledge as well as highly developed management, leadership, and communication skills. The position requires the ability to work effectively with City, State, regional partners, workforce boards, and service providers’ executive staff, work2future Board members, and other staff members. Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess competency in the following areas: Job Expertise
- Knowledge of applicable professional/technical principles, Citywide and departmental procedures, and federal and state rules and regulations. Knowledge of GAAP and GASB; data processing and EDP accounting systems. Communication Skills
- Clear oral and written communication, effective listening, and openness to others’ ideas. Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills
- Builds effective relationships and collaborates across teams. Fiscal Management
- Understands budgeting and resource alignment with strategic plans; adheres to controls over funds, contracts, and procurements. Supervision
- Sets goals, prioritizes, motivates, and delegates to maximize effectiveness. Problem Solving
- Defines problems, gathers information, and uses logic and judgment to reach solutions. Collaboration
- Develops networks and cross-functional alliances. Leadership
- Demonstrates ethical leadership, visibility, and guidance to others. Customer Service
- Anticipates needs and delivers professional service. Selection Process
The selection process includes evaluation of training and experience based on the application and responses to Job Specific Questions. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, potentially including a practical exercise. For questions about duties or the process, contact Baljinder Jhalle at Baljinder.jhalle@sanjoseca.gov. Additional Information
Employment Eligibility:
Federal law requires verification of eligibility to work in the United States. The City will not sponsor visa applications for H1-B or other sponsorship. Applicants must complete all job-specific questions. AI-generated responses may result in removal from the hiring process. Applications are not accepted through CalOpps or other third-party job boards. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions. Please apply to be considered for additional opportunities. Please allow adequate time to submit the application. If submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation, email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov for status. Job Details
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Finance and Sales Industries:
Government Administration
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Senior Executive Analyst - OEDCA (Finance Manager - Workforce and Talent Development)
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City of San José Overview
The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees. We strive to be a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. The City supports One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality customer service. We are committed to reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and provide contact information for assistance where needed. About The Department: The City Manager’s Office of Economic Development & Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) has three integrated divisions: Cultural Affairs, Economic Growth and Business Development, and Workforce and Talent Development. OEDCA’s mission is to catalyze equitable job growth, investment, entrepreneurship, cultural vibrancy, and talent attraction and retention in San José while strengthening the City’s fiscal health. Position Duties
The Workforce and Talent Development Division of OEDCA is seeking a Finance Manager (Senior Executive Analyst) to manage its fiscal unit and work in coordination with division senior staff. Responsibilities include accounting, budgeting, and federal, state, local, and grant management functions of the OEDCA Workforce and Talent Development Unit. The Senior Executive Analyst (SEA) plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the work of professional, technical, and clerical accounting staff in accounts payable, accounts receivable, program costings, timekeeping, program audits, program budgets, state reporting, grant management and compliance, and general ledger functions. The SEA formulates policies, designs and implements programs, and leads short- and long-term planning, budget preparation and implementation, and evaluation of program practices and procedures. The SEA also prepares and presents financial reports to management and other stakeholder meetings. The SEA will have considerable contact with senior staff in City departments, with the State of California, and with external partners. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong decision making and strategic thinking, a commitment to customer service, team-building ability, and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a timely and accurate manner. The Fiscal Section serves as a business partner to internal and external customers, providing expert accounting, financial reporting, audits, budgeting and forecasting, and related matters. Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a closely related field. Experience:
At least four (4) years of professional-level analytic and/or administrative experience. A Master’s Degree in public or business administration or related field is preferred and can substitute for one year of the required four years. A CPA certification is also preferred. A successful candidate must possess strong technical and functional knowledge as well as highly developed management, leadership, and communication skills. The position requires the ability to work effectively with City, State, regional partners, workforce boards, and service providers’ executive staff, work2future Board members, and other staff members. Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess competency in the following areas: Job Expertise
- Knowledge of applicable professional/technical principles, Citywide and departmental procedures, and federal and state rules and regulations. Knowledge of GAAP and GASB; data processing and EDP accounting systems. Communication Skills
- Clear oral and written communication, effective listening, and openness to others’ ideas. Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills
- Builds effective relationships and collaborates across teams. Fiscal Management
- Understands budgeting and resource alignment with strategic plans; adheres to controls over funds, contracts, and procurements. Supervision
- Sets goals, prioritizes, motivates, and delegates to maximize effectiveness. Problem Solving
- Defines problems, gathers information, and uses logic and judgment to reach solutions. Collaboration
- Develops networks and cross-functional alliances. Leadership
- Demonstrates ethical leadership, visibility, and guidance to others. Customer Service
- Anticipates needs and delivers professional service. Selection Process
The selection process includes evaluation of training and experience based on the application and responses to Job Specific Questions. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, potentially including a practical exercise. For questions about duties or the process, contact Baljinder Jhalle at Baljinder.jhalle@sanjoseca.gov. Additional Information
Employment Eligibility:
Federal law requires verification of eligibility to work in the United States. The City will not sponsor visa applications for H1-B or other sponsorship. Applicants must complete all job-specific questions. AI-generated responses may result in removal from the hiring process. Applications are not accepted through CalOpps or other third-party job boards. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions. Please apply to be considered for additional opportunities. Please allow adequate time to submit the application. If submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation, email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov for status. Job Details
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Finance and Sales Industries:
Government Administration
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