City of Burbank, CA
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER - BWP
City of Burbank, CA, Burbank, California, United States, 91520
Salary :
$139,928.88 - $184,006.42 Annually
Location :
Burbank, CA
Job Type:
Expedited
Job Number:
240345M1
Department:
Burbank Water & Power
Opening Date:
08/30/2024
Definition
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:Week of 10/07/24 - Blind application and supplemental scoringWeek of 10/24/24 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under general direction to plan, organize, review, and manage the Accounting section within the Finance Division in the Burbank Water and Power Department; and to do related work as required.
Essential Functions
Plans, directs, and manages the accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting requirements of the Department; develops, analyzes, presents, and maintains the utility's budget; directs accounting, financial reporting and analysis, inventory control, and auditing; assists with long range financial planning and analysis; plans and assists auditors with audits; reviews accounting policies and procedures and recommends changes which are designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations; coordinates overall accounting activities; studies present accounting practices to ensure conformance with established policies and procedures applicable to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX); monitors internal controls and system procedures; directs the development and maintenance of computer software in the financial accounting and budgetary areas; consults with other governmental agencies, utility, and water associations; coordinates Department accounting matters; supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; acts as a division manager in the absence of the Assistant General Manager, Finance and Administration (Chief Financial Officer); attends meetings and seminars; makes presentations as necessary; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of principles, procedures, and techniques of municipal utility finance, accounting, management information systems, utility regulations, codes, and policies; business administration; the basic principles of supervision.
Ability to lead, develop organization-wide priorities, operational goals, and objectives; analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions and recommendations; market plans and ideas; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training:
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, andabilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but isnot limited to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with major course work in finance, accounting,economics, business administration, or related field. Six years of progressively responsible experience in abusiness or utility organization, including three years of supervisory experience.
License & Certificates:
A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.
Supplemental Information
Desirable Qualifications:
A Master's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related fields and/or CPA; experience in a public or investor-owned utility.
This job title is represented by the Burbank Management Association (BMA)
The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits
Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets
Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.
01
You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Financial Accounting Manager - BWP. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
YesNo
02
Do you possess at least five years of supervisory experience?
YesNo
03
Do you have any direct experience managing audits?
YesNo
04
Do you hold a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or business administration?
Bachelors DegreeMasters DegreeDoctorate DegreeNone of the above
05
Have you had professional experience working with a public agency or utility entity?
YesNo
06
What is the last GASB implementation you have completed?
07
Have you worked for a public agency?
YesNo
08
Have you worked for a utility company?
YesNo
09
I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.
YesNo
Required Question
$139,928.88 - $184,006.42 Annually
Location :
Burbank, CA
Job Type:
Expedited
Job Number:
240345M1
Department:
Burbank Water & Power
Opening Date:
08/30/2024
Definition
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:Week of 10/07/24 - Blind application and supplemental scoringWeek of 10/24/24 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under general direction to plan, organize, review, and manage the Accounting section within the Finance Division in the Burbank Water and Power Department; and to do related work as required.
Essential Functions
Plans, directs, and manages the accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting requirements of the Department; develops, analyzes, presents, and maintains the utility's budget; directs accounting, financial reporting and analysis, inventory control, and auditing; assists with long range financial planning and analysis; plans and assists auditors with audits; reviews accounting policies and procedures and recommends changes which are designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations; coordinates overall accounting activities; studies present accounting practices to ensure conformance with established policies and procedures applicable to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX); monitors internal controls and system procedures; directs the development and maintenance of computer software in the financial accounting and budgetary areas; consults with other governmental agencies, utility, and water associations; coordinates Department accounting matters; supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; acts as a division manager in the absence of the Assistant General Manager, Finance and Administration (Chief Financial Officer); attends meetings and seminars; makes presentations as necessary; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of principles, procedures, and techniques of municipal utility finance, accounting, management information systems, utility regulations, codes, and policies; business administration; the basic principles of supervision.
Ability to lead, develop organization-wide priorities, operational goals, and objectives; analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions and recommendations; market plans and ideas; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training:
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, andabilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but isnot limited to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with major course work in finance, accounting,economics, business administration, or related field. Six years of progressively responsible experience in abusiness or utility organization, including three years of supervisory experience.
License & Certificates:
A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.
Supplemental Information
Desirable Qualifications:
A Master's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related fields and/or CPA; experience in a public or investor-owned utility.
This job title is represented by the Burbank Management Association (BMA)
The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits
Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets
Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.
01
You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Financial Accounting Manager - BWP. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
YesNo
02
Do you possess at least five years of supervisory experience?
YesNo
03
Do you have any direct experience managing audits?
YesNo
04
Do you hold a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or business administration?
Bachelors DegreeMasters DegreeDoctorate DegreeNone of the above
05
Have you had professional experience working with a public agency or utility entity?
YesNo
06
What is the last GASB implementation you have completed?
07
Have you worked for a public agency?
YesNo
08
Have you worked for a utility company?
YesNo
09
I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.
YesNo
Required Question