FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFICER

DESCRIPTION

Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint $138,876.40 of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization.

THE COMMUNITY

The City of Long Beach is located south of Los Angeles and adjacent to Orange County, making it an idyllic location with oceanside activities, diverse culture, and a unique economy. Long Beach is home to approximately 470,000 residents living across the area’s 51 square miles, including 169 parks with 26 community centers and many public spaces. This community is one of the most diverse in the United States, making it an excellent place to learn about and immerse yourself in various cultures. When you live in Long Beach, you get to enjoy the Southern California climate all year long, making surfing, hiking, golfing, and other outdoor activities popular in this area. Biking is a favorite pastime among residents, as this area is bike friendly. Walking around town is also easy, considering the City was rated the 10th “Most Walkable City” of over 100 cities globally. Long Beach features six miles of beaches and many parks and public spaces, as well as the Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual IndyCar Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

CITY GOVERNMENT

Long Beach is a full-service Charter City formed in 1897, governed by nine City Council members who are elected by district and a mayor that is elected at-large. Elected officials also include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The Council Members and the Mayor are subject to a three-term limit, which allows them to serve for a maximum of 12 years. The City Council appoints a City Manager and a City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission.

The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Clerk, and Director of Police Oversight. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under direction of a separately elected official, Board, or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments. The City is supported by a FY 2025 total budget of $3.6 billion with a General Fund budget of $752 million. More than 6,000 full- and part-time employees support municipal operations with the majority being represented by eleven recognized employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to: www.longbeach.gov .

THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The mission of the Department of Public Works is “to maintain and enhance the City’s infrastructure and environment for the benefit of the public.” The Department’s core services are focused on providing for and maintaining safe and efficient infrastructure for the community, providing for sustainable environmental protection including water quality and waste collection and diversion, and safely and efficiently designing, constructing, delivering, protecting, and maintaining services for public facilities and public rights-of-way. The Department has six bureaus: Business Operations, Engineering, Environmental Services, Project Management, Public Service, and Transportation Project Management. The Department has over 580 budgeted positions with an annual operating budget of $250 million and an annual capital improvement program budget of $150 million. Additional information on the Department can be found at www.longbeach.gov/pw .

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

THE POSITION

The Financial Services Officer serves as a key member of the Department of Public Works’ Business Operations Bureau and is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Financial Services Division. Reporting to the Manager of the Business Operations Bureau, the Officer manages a team of eight professional staff engaged in complex financial and administrative functions that support the Department’s six operating Bureaus. This position is accountable for the preparation, oversight, and monitoring of the Department’s annual operating budget, totaling approximately $50.9 million in revenue and $100.7 million in expenditures, and for ensuring fiscal integrity through sound accounting practices and budget controls.

This is a hands-on management role requiring advanced knowledge of municipal finance, accounting operations, budget development, expenditure tracking, cost forecasting, procurement regulations, and financial risk mitigation. The Officer is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of approximately 6,000 invoices annually, representing over $150 million in payments. The incumbent provides oversight for year-end closing activities, internal and external memorandum of understanding (MOU) management, and ensures all fiscal activities comply with City policies, applicable laws, and financial best practices. The position requires extensive coordination with each Bureau and Division within Public Works and external departments to support operational planning and budgeting needs, as well as oversight of accounting, purchasing, and budgetary approvals. Through effective leadership, the Officer directs the development and implementation of process improvements, staff training, and internal controls to enhance service delivery and financial accountability throughout the Department.

Roles and responsibilities of the Financial Services Officer:

• Develop, prepare, and coordinate the Department’s annual operating budget in collaboration with Bureau leadership, ensuring alignment with City policies and strategic priorities.
• Monitor and report on the financial status of key Departmental funds, including the General Fund, Tidelands Operations Fund, and Civic Center Fund, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee all aspects of departmental finance operations, including accounts payable, invoice processing, journal entries, and payment reconciliations, ensuring compliance with City financial policies and internal controls.
• Ensure adherence to established financial, budgetary, and procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and lead Financial Services Division staff, including hiring, training, evaluating, assigning work, and implementing disciplinary and recognition actions in accordance with City personnel policies.
• Manage, draft, review, and negotiate internal and external Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), ensuring appropriate fiscal provisions, accountability, and renewal schedules.
• Administer the Department’s procurement activities, including oversight of the request for proposals (RFP), bid evaluation, and contract award processes.
• Maintain oversight of all Department-wide contracts, ensuring expiration date tracking, timely payments, compliance, and alignment with Departmental priorities.
• Manage the Department’s accounting, purchasing, and financial reporting systems and workflows, implementing process improvements and quality control measures.
• Serve as the Department’s liaison to City financial and administrative offices, participating in interdepartmental committees and meetings as assigned.
• Oversee fiscal year-end closing processes, financial audit preparation, and other critical financial milestones.
• Coordinate and manage ongoing budget administration activities throughout the fiscal year, including fee schedule updates, Consumer Cost Index (CCI) fee adjustments, quarterly budget adjustments, journal and budget transfers, quarterly ETC oversight and review, and preparation of materials and presentations for City Council and executive leadership.
• Perform other related duties as required to support the Department’s operational and strategic objectives.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Accounting, or a related field. Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience managing and/or administering publicly funded government operations, including oversight of budget, finance, and/or procurement activities.
• One (1) year of the required experience must have been gained in the supervisory capacity.

*Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any proof submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the document. Proof of education for academic degrees should indicate the type of degree and date of degree conferral. Candidates who possess degrees or units from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid driver’s license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, may be required for some assignments.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in public administration.
• Experience managing public and/or restricted use funds.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on August 06, 2025. To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6115.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

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The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

Retirement:California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.

Health and Dental Insurance:The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.

Life Insurance:City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.

Disability Insurance:City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Management Physical:Annual City-paid physical examination.

Vacation:Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.

Executive Leave:Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.

Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.

Holidays:Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.

Transportation Allowance:Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below;

• Department Head $650.00
• Deputy Director/Manager/Director (Harbor/Utilities) $550.00
• Division Officer/Superintendent/ Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA $450.00
• Assistant to Executive / Executive Assistant / Executive Secretary/ Executive Support Staff $300.00

Deferred Compensation Plan:Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation).

• Classic CalPERS Members: The City will contribute a maximum of up to two percent (2%) of base salary* for all qualified Classic CalPERS members.
• Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) CalPERS Members: Effective the second full pay period following City Council adoption, the City contribution will increase from two percent (2%) to three percent (3%) of base salary* for all qualified PEPRA CalPERS members.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA):Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.

Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule:Available (subject to City Manager approval).

Paid Parental Leave: The City provides one hundred and sixty (160) hours of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child, regardless of the gender, marital status or sexual orientation of the parent.

Closing Date/Time: 8/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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