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  Finance Director City of South Pasadena, CA   The City of South Pasadena (pop. 26,047) is a charming community located only six miles from downtown Los Angeles on the west side of the San Gabriel Valley. Occupying 3.44 square miles of flatlands and hillsides, South Pasadena’s small-town atmosphere makes it one of California’s most desirable locations.  The City of South Pasadena is a financially stable organization with strong reserves, and a supportive City Council. It is unique for its size, directly providing the full array of services through eight operating departments, including Community Services, Finance, Fire, Library, Management Services, Planning and Building, Police, and Public Works. It is supported by a balanced General Fund budget of $40 million that illustrates the City’s commitment to long-term financial planning, cost-effective municipal services, and financial policies that recognize the need to fund future obligations.      The City of South Pasadena is seeking a collaborative, highly effective communicator, able to administer the City’s financial affairs, and lead its Finance Department. The successful candidate must be a seasoned public sector professional with the ability to clearly communicate complex and detailed information in a manner that affords their listeners the opportunity to fully participate in guiding the City forward. Among the first priorities for the new Finance Director will be an assessment of the growing Finance team and status of the Department’s current projects. The new Finance Director will also be responsible for the implementation of the new Department policies and procedures.  The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field; experience with a California municipality & Certification as a Public Accountant is desirable; 5 years of increasingly responsible financial experience in accounting and financial work, including at least 2 years in a public agency; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.  The annual salary range is $133,032 - $178,284, and the City provides a competitive benefit package.  To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website at:   Peckham & McKenney www.peckhamandmckenney.com   Resumes are acknowledged within two business days.  Call Tara Schultz at (626) 644-1398 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com .  Filing deadline is September 15, 2022.  

The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA)  administers and manages the $75 billion retirement fund for the County of Los Angeles. We provide retirement, disability, and death benefits to eligible County employees and their beneficiaries, and collect, deposit, invest, and manage retirement funds collected from the County, outside districts, and County employees. LACERA is the largest county retirement association in the United States with over 184,000 members. Our membership is comprised of individuals from a diverse range of careers, age groups, and ethnicities. Benefits include health insurance, annual leave, sick leave, retirement, paid holidays, and ride share program. LACERA Values: We work together toward achieving our Mission through our shared Values. Our Values include Professionalism, Respect, Open Communication, Fairness, Integrity, and Teamwork. ABOUT THE POSITION: LACERA is now accepting applications for the position of  Staff Counsel (Investments).   The current vacancies are in the Investments Section and are important positions of responsibility in support of LACERA's dynamic and well-regarded investment program. The position is responsible for providing legal advice and representation to LACERA and its Board of Investments, as well as providing investment professionals with legal advice; supervising outside counsel in investment transactions; and reviewing, drafting, and negotiating documentation for investment transactions including private equity, hedge funds, co-investments, real estate, and public markets.