THE CITY:Palm Springs, located in the Coachella Valley, is known for its luxurious yet relaxed lifestyle. Picture waking up to fresh air, surrounded by palm trees, and enjoying stunning mountain views. This city offers a perfect blend of nature and modern living for both residents and visitors. Palm Springs is ideal for families, offering numerous parks, gardens, and nature reserves for leisurely activities and wildlife encounters. With a wide range of attractions and events, there’s always something fun for everyone in the family. To see the exciting things going on visit the Engage Palm Springs website. The City of Palm Springs is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, from policies to inclusive healthcare, and making people of various backgrounds feel welcome and supported. To view our recent Human Rights Campaign, visit the Municipal Equity Index website.
THE POSITION:is a member of the Finance & Treasury department and performs a wide variety of advanced professional, analytical, financial, budgeting, and other administrative duties in providing responsible staff support in the preparation, development, monitoring, and implementation of City budgets; conducts research and analysis in a variety of areas including financial planning and financial operations; and performs a variety of complex technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists in the coordination and preparation of the City's bi-annual budget by performing fiscal functions, such as budget preparation, expenditure, and revenue research and analysis, and providing technical information and guidance as necessary.
- Reviews and analyzes budget requests submitted by departments and prepares recommendations concerning departmental budget requests.
- Assists in the creation, distribution, and explanation of City budget preparation instructions, including bi-annual, mid-year and end-of-fiscal year processes.
- Participates in the preparation of mid-year and end-of-fiscal year budget reviews and prepares related budget revision recommendations for City Council approval.
- Researches administrative issues and conducts studies and produces documents recommending appropriate courses of action and strategies related to Department and Division activities.
- Participates in the preparation of City revenue and expenditure forecasts.
- Assists departments in budget implementation and budget change activities; and monitors the budget of assigned departments.
- Prepares reports for management review; assists in the preparation of and reviews organizational performance data for reports; assists other City staff in the preparation of staff reports having fiscal and/or budgetary impacts.
- Participates in developing and evaluating accounting procedures and fiscal practices; and recommends changes to departmental work methods and practices.
- Recommends and assists in implementing new or revised financial systems modules, procedures and records.
- Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Department and assigned areas.
- Attend and participate in meetings, make presentations at interdepartmental, interagency, committees and professional meetings, attend Council meetings, as assigned.
- Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- Stay abreast of new trends and innovations, legislation, regulations, and policies, in the field of budgeting, accounting, and other related areas to recommend and adjust procedures to maintain current knowledge and ensure compliance with prevailing laws.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered, however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the selection process. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. (One year of work experience is the equivalent of 12 months of full-time work. "Full-time work" means at least 36 hours of work over a period of one week or 1,872 hours of work over a period of 12 months.) Qualifications noted as "desirable" or "preferred" are not included as part of the minimum requirements.
Experience:
- Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience performing (organizational-wide) operating and capital budgeting, or similar financial analysis is required.
- Budgeting experience is preferred.
- Experience working in a public sector agency finance environment is preferred. (Public sector agency includes Federal, State, County, City Government, Law Enforcement, or other government agency).
- Tyler Munis or other accounting software experience is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.
In addition to the above the ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of governmental budgeting and accounting practices and strategies and possess the following:
- Key Competencies
- Governmental Budgeting Expertise
- Communication
- Consultation
- Ethical Practice
- Business Acumen
- Core KSA's:
- Municipal Budgeting Development
- Municipal Budgeting Policy and Analysis
- Financial Accounting Principles and Methods
- Financial Record Keeping and Reporting
- Long Range Financial and Budget Planning
- Budget and Financial Technology
Training:- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, budgeting, finance, or a related field, or any combination of education and expertise that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.
- A Master's degree in accounting, budgeting, financial management, or a related field is preferred.
License and Certificates- Possession of a State Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.
Special Requirements:- Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation and a physical exam.
Working Conditions:
The following work environment and physical conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
This position works in an office environment with exposure to computers and other office equipment; travels from site to site and may require maintaining physical condition necessary for reading and writing; operating computer and other office equipment; standing and sitting for prolonged periods; ability to exert light physical effort light and moderate lifting pulling, pushing, kneeling, bending; communicate in person and by telephone.
A completed application, resume and supplemental questionnaire are required by the closing date and time. As a candidate for the position, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position to achieve maximum opportunity. Applications will be reviewed carefully and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.
Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications.
Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however, they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as "see attached" or "see resume" as they will not be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process. Minimum requirements must be met at the time of application submission unless stated otherwise.
Selection Process Information - The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam, and department interview.
Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step. This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates.
Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.
For more information on completing your application materials click here. If you are ready to join the exciting Team Palm Springs and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button. For more information contact Human Resources at:
The City of Palm Springs
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262www.palmspringsca.gov760-323-8215
Applications must be received by 4:00pm, January 21, 2025 in order to be considered for this opportunity. The City of Palm Springs reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.
The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer and we encourage all persons to file applications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
