International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans
Administration Director
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans, Fort Bragg, California, United States, 95437
Overview
The Administrative Director/Finance Director is a full-time, at-will position serving under the general administrative direction of the City Manager. This position provides leadership, management, and coordination across core administrative and financial functions of the City. The Director supervises the Finance Department and the Human Resources Division, ensuring the integrity of the City’s financial management and the effectiveness of its personnel systems. Responsibilities
Coordinate and supervise the City’s annual operating and capital budget processes. Oversee fiscal policy development, accounting, payroll, benefits administration, and risk management. Direct recruitment, employee relations, and labor compliance functions; ensure adherence to legal, financial, and personnel requirements. Facilitate the City’s Information Technology Advisory Committee and Safety Advisory Committee; coordinate legislative and organizational initiatives; provide administrative support for citywide projects and programs. Provide leadership, financial stewardship, and organizational support across the City’s administrative and operational functions; advance City Council priorities and City Manager initiatives; foster accountability, innovation, and collaboration. Attend various committees and community meetings; represent the City Manager’s Office in meetings with departments, community groups, partner agencies, and state/federal representatives. Support the City’s legislative advocacy program and contribute to proactive public relations efforts to strengthen community trust. Financial Management and Treasury Functions
Serve as Treasurer for the City of Fort Bragg. Plan, organize, and direct all financial operations, including long-range financial planning, accounting, payroll, purchasing, utility billing/collection, licensing, investment management, debt financing, and grant/tax administration. Develop and implement fiscal policies that promote transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability. Coordinate preparation, presentation, and administration of the City’s annual operating, enterprise, and capital improvement budgets; monitor revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and prepare forecasts and reports. Direct the City’s accounting systems and ensure GASB compliance; oversee audits and applicable laws and regulations. Manage treasury functions including investment of City funds, debt issuance, assessment districts, lease-purchase programs, and bond financing. Provide financial analysis, problem-solving, and cost-benefit evaluations to support Council decisions, capital projects, and contract negotiations. Human Resources, Team Building, and Organizational Development
Plan, organize, and direct Human Resources functions including recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits, labor relations, employee development, and risk management. Manage collective bargaining processes and foster positive employee relations. Review employee performance reports and oversee personnel actions to ensure policy and legal compliance. Promote organizational effectiveness by building high-performing teams through coaching and professional development. Lead efforts to strengthen team cohesion, problem-solving, and cross-departmental collaboration to improve service delivery and innovation. Conduct organizational reviews and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Administration and Interdepartmental Support
Supervise professional, technical, and support staff in finance, human resources, and administrative support functions. Maintain strong relationships with department heads to support planning, team development, and issue resolution. Use conflict resolution and mediation skills for interdepartmental and community issues. Assist departments with operational planning, organizational effectiveness, and achievement of City Council and City Manager initiatives. Attend City Council, committee, and community meetings; present reports and financial information as needed. Respond to public inquiries and ensure effective communication between the City Manager’s Office, operating departments, and the community. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Public administration principles, organizational design, strategic management, and performance measurement. Program development, evaluation, and organizational effectiveness to improve service delivery. California local government fiscal management, including accounting, auditing, forecasting, and GASB standards. Budgeting for government operations and capital projects, debt management, cash and investment management, and executive-level financial reporting. Intergovernmental relations and administrative policies. California employment law, labor relations, collective bargaining, and HR administration. Pension and employee benefits programs, payroll, workers’ compensation, risk management, and procurement. Supervision, staff development, and organizational culture building. California legislative processes and their fiscal, legal, and organizational impacts on municipal operations. Team building, conflict resolution, and problem-solving in complex settings. Ability To
Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate work across finance, HR, and administration. Conduct complex administrative, financial, and organizational analyses to support executive decisions. Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective action plans. Interpret data for financial forecasting, policy development, and operational recommendations. Align City Council goals and City Manager initiatives across departments for coordinated progress. Anticipate impacts of financial and organizational decisions and mitigate risks. Communicate complex information clearly in writing and orally, including reports and policy documents. Facilitate meetings and workshops with staff, community members, elected officials, and partner agencies. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Mediates conflicts and fosters a collaborative environment. Inspire and lead high-performing teams focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Interpret and apply local, state, and federal laws governing municipal finance, labor, and administration. Prepare accurate fiscal forecasts, financial reports, and budget documents that support transparency and accountability. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Government Administration Note: This refined description retains the core responsibilities and qualifications of the role and excludes time-sensitive marketing copy and extraneous site notices.
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The Administrative Director/Finance Director is a full-time, at-will position serving under the general administrative direction of the City Manager. This position provides leadership, management, and coordination across core administrative and financial functions of the City. The Director supervises the Finance Department and the Human Resources Division, ensuring the integrity of the City’s financial management and the effectiveness of its personnel systems. Responsibilities
Coordinate and supervise the City’s annual operating and capital budget processes. Oversee fiscal policy development, accounting, payroll, benefits administration, and risk management. Direct recruitment, employee relations, and labor compliance functions; ensure adherence to legal, financial, and personnel requirements. Facilitate the City’s Information Technology Advisory Committee and Safety Advisory Committee; coordinate legislative and organizational initiatives; provide administrative support for citywide projects and programs. Provide leadership, financial stewardship, and organizational support across the City’s administrative and operational functions; advance City Council priorities and City Manager initiatives; foster accountability, innovation, and collaboration. Attend various committees and community meetings; represent the City Manager’s Office in meetings with departments, community groups, partner agencies, and state/federal representatives. Support the City’s legislative advocacy program and contribute to proactive public relations efforts to strengthen community trust. Financial Management and Treasury Functions
Serve as Treasurer for the City of Fort Bragg. Plan, organize, and direct all financial operations, including long-range financial planning, accounting, payroll, purchasing, utility billing/collection, licensing, investment management, debt financing, and grant/tax administration. Develop and implement fiscal policies that promote transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability. Coordinate preparation, presentation, and administration of the City’s annual operating, enterprise, and capital improvement budgets; monitor revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and prepare forecasts and reports. Direct the City’s accounting systems and ensure GASB compliance; oversee audits and applicable laws and regulations. Manage treasury functions including investment of City funds, debt issuance, assessment districts, lease-purchase programs, and bond financing. Provide financial analysis, problem-solving, and cost-benefit evaluations to support Council decisions, capital projects, and contract negotiations. Human Resources, Team Building, and Organizational Development
Plan, organize, and direct Human Resources functions including recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits, labor relations, employee development, and risk management. Manage collective bargaining processes and foster positive employee relations. Review employee performance reports and oversee personnel actions to ensure policy and legal compliance. Promote organizational effectiveness by building high-performing teams through coaching and professional development. Lead efforts to strengthen team cohesion, problem-solving, and cross-departmental collaboration to improve service delivery and innovation. Conduct organizational reviews and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Administration and Interdepartmental Support
Supervise professional, technical, and support staff in finance, human resources, and administrative support functions. Maintain strong relationships with department heads to support planning, team development, and issue resolution. Use conflict resolution and mediation skills for interdepartmental and community issues. Assist departments with operational planning, organizational effectiveness, and achievement of City Council and City Manager initiatives. Attend City Council, committee, and community meetings; present reports and financial information as needed. Respond to public inquiries and ensure effective communication between the City Manager’s Office, operating departments, and the community. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Public administration principles, organizational design, strategic management, and performance measurement. Program development, evaluation, and organizational effectiveness to improve service delivery. California local government fiscal management, including accounting, auditing, forecasting, and GASB standards. Budgeting for government operations and capital projects, debt management, cash and investment management, and executive-level financial reporting. Intergovernmental relations and administrative policies. California employment law, labor relations, collective bargaining, and HR administration. Pension and employee benefits programs, payroll, workers’ compensation, risk management, and procurement. Supervision, staff development, and organizational culture building. California legislative processes and their fiscal, legal, and organizational impacts on municipal operations. Team building, conflict resolution, and problem-solving in complex settings. Ability To
Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate work across finance, HR, and administration. Conduct complex administrative, financial, and organizational analyses to support executive decisions. Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective action plans. Interpret data for financial forecasting, policy development, and operational recommendations. Align City Council goals and City Manager initiatives across departments for coordinated progress. Anticipate impacts of financial and organizational decisions and mitigate risks. Communicate complex information clearly in writing and orally, including reports and policy documents. Facilitate meetings and workshops with staff, community members, elected officials, and partner agencies. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Mediates conflicts and fosters a collaborative environment. Inspire and lead high-performing teams focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Interpret and apply local, state, and federal laws governing municipal finance, labor, and administration. Prepare accurate fiscal forecasts, financial reports, and budget documents that support transparency and accountability. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Government Administration Note: This refined description retains the core responsibilities and qualifications of the role and excludes time-sensitive marketing copy and extraneous site notices.
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