City of Bellflower
This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review of applications will be on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Applications received after October 29, 2025, may not be considered. Applicants must upload a resume, licenses held, and degree. A cover letter addressing professional accounting, budgeting, or auditing experience is optional.
Under general direction, the Finance Department plans, directs, administers, supervises, and participates in daily operations and activities, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, cash management, investments, debt issuance, revenues, payroll, accounts payable, receivable, business licensing, purchasing, fixed assets, and coordination with other departments and agencies. The incumbent provides complex staff assistance to the Director of Finance/City Treasurer and performs related work as required.
Typical Job Functions
Plans, manages, and oversees implementation of assigned finance and accounting programs and activities for the City, Public Facilities Corporation, Financing Authority, and Successor Agency, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, cash management, investments, debt issuance, revenues, payroll, accounts payable, receivable, business licensing, purchasing, and fixed assets.
Manages and participates in development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, priorities, staffing levels, and procedures for assigned operations and activities.
Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, monitoring workload, administrative support systems, internal reporting relationships, and recommends improvements to the Director.
Participates in selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures.
Participates in development and administration of the City's budget; forecasts needs for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs monitoring of and approves expenditures; recommends adjustments as necessary.
Manages the City's banking, cash, daily reconciliation, and safeguarding of funds.
Assists in implementation of ERP systems, streamlining financial processes, improving data accuracy, and enhancing reporting capabilities across the organization.
Participates in planning, preparing for, and coordinating fiscal year-end closing and audits; prepares audit schedules and serves as point of contact for external auditors.
Prepares, analyzes, reviews, and comments on a variety of financial reports, statements, and schedules, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Participates in development, revision, and maintenance of policy and procedure manuals governing fiscal matters; monitors financial procedures of all City departments, including internal audits and checks and balances; ensures corrective actions are taken.
Maintains and reconciles ledgers, reports, accounting records; examines transactions for accuracy; approves journal vouchers.
Oversees monitoring of purchases to ensure compliance with budgetary and contractual requirements.
Reviews quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax returns; ensures timely filing.
Serves as liaison for assigned programs to other City departments and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves significant issues.
Provides highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Finance/City Treasurer; develops and reviews staff reports and correspondence related to assigned activities and services; prepares financial presentations to council and external stakeholders.
Conducts organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in public agency finance and accounting; researches emerging products and their applicability to City needs.
Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect assigned functions and operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies findings and takes corrective action.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, evaluation, and project management.
Principles and practices of public agency finance, including general and governmental accounting, auditing, and reporting functions.
General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Principles and practices of public agency budget development and administration and sound financial management policies and procedures.
Public agency contract administration, grants administration, and general principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
Organization and management practices as applied to development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned functional area.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and training of staff in work procedures.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Practices of researching finance and accounting issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
Recent and ongoing developments, current literature, and sources of information related to finance and accounting.
Record keeping principles and procedures.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations, and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Ability to:
Recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for effective services.
Administer finance and accounting programs, operations, and activities independently and cooperatively.
Plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff; train staff in work procedures.
Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data effectively.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
Represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses and regulatory organizations.
Establish and maintain filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
Organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks effectively and meet critical deadlines.
Operate modern office equipment and software programs.
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional accounting or auditing experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience. A Master’s degree in public administration, related field, or CPA license is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license and insurability at regular rates for the City’s automobile insurance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental and City policies and procedures.
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Under general direction, the Finance Department plans, directs, administers, supervises, and participates in daily operations and activities, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, cash management, investments, debt issuance, revenues, payroll, accounts payable, receivable, business licensing, purchasing, fixed assets, and coordination with other departments and agencies. The incumbent provides complex staff assistance to the Director of Finance/City Treasurer and performs related work as required.
Typical Job Functions
Plans, manages, and oversees implementation of assigned finance and accounting programs and activities for the City, Public Facilities Corporation, Financing Authority, and Successor Agency, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, cash management, investments, debt issuance, revenues, payroll, accounts payable, receivable, business licensing, purchasing, and fixed assets.
Manages and participates in development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, priorities, staffing levels, and procedures for assigned operations and activities.
Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, monitoring workload, administrative support systems, internal reporting relationships, and recommends improvements to the Director.
Participates in selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures.
Participates in development and administration of the City's budget; forecasts needs for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs monitoring of and approves expenditures; recommends adjustments as necessary.
Manages the City's banking, cash, daily reconciliation, and safeguarding of funds.
Assists in implementation of ERP systems, streamlining financial processes, improving data accuracy, and enhancing reporting capabilities across the organization.
Participates in planning, preparing for, and coordinating fiscal year-end closing and audits; prepares audit schedules and serves as point of contact for external auditors.
Prepares, analyzes, reviews, and comments on a variety of financial reports, statements, and schedules, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Participates in development, revision, and maintenance of policy and procedure manuals governing fiscal matters; monitors financial procedures of all City departments, including internal audits and checks and balances; ensures corrective actions are taken.
Maintains and reconciles ledgers, reports, accounting records; examines transactions for accuracy; approves journal vouchers.
Oversees monitoring of purchases to ensure compliance with budgetary and contractual requirements.
Reviews quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax returns; ensures timely filing.
Serves as liaison for assigned programs to other City departments and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves significant issues.
Provides highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Finance/City Treasurer; develops and reviews staff reports and correspondence related to assigned activities and services; prepares financial presentations to council and external stakeholders.
Conducts organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in public agency finance and accounting; researches emerging products and their applicability to City needs.
Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect assigned functions and operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies findings and takes corrective action.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, evaluation, and project management.
Principles and practices of public agency finance, including general and governmental accounting, auditing, and reporting functions.
General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Principles and practices of public agency budget development and administration and sound financial management policies and procedures.
Public agency contract administration, grants administration, and general principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
Organization and management practices as applied to development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned functional area.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and training of staff in work procedures.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Practices of researching finance and accounting issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
Recent and ongoing developments, current literature, and sources of information related to finance and accounting.
Record keeping principles and procedures.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations, and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Ability to:
Recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for effective services.
Administer finance and accounting programs, operations, and activities independently and cooperatively.
Plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff; train staff in work procedures.
Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data effectively.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
Represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses and regulatory organizations.
Establish and maintain filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
Organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks effectively and meet critical deadlines.
Operate modern office equipment and software programs.
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional accounting or auditing experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience. A Master’s degree in public administration, related field, or CPA license is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license and insurability at regular rates for the City’s automobile insurance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental and City policies and procedures.
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