Director of Finance

Overview

The Director of Finance is the chief financial officer for the District, formulates fiscal plans and policies in support of the District’s goals and program directions. Provides financial oversight for the District and is responsible for the entire range of financial management, from daily operations to high-level management. Apply at:

North of the River Recreation and Park District (NOR) is a Special District operating under Section 5780 of the California State Code. Policy making functions are carried out by a five-member Board of Directors. Three members are appointed by the Kern County Board of Supervisors and two by the City of Bakersfield. In July of each year the Board of Directors votes on a budget to carry out operations for a one-year period (July 1 – June 30).

The major sources of revenue for the District are property taxes, program fees, grants and developer fees.

NOR plans, organizes and conducts a wide variety of park and recreation programs within the designated NOR boundaries. NOR is 215 square miles in size, has a population of 136,000 residents, and encompasses six school districts. Included within our service boundaries are 24 park sites totaling 269.8 developed acres and two undeveloped park sites totaling 49 acres. Hundreds of classes/programs are offered each year for public participation.

Programs are conducted for all ages including infants through senior citizens.

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties within the assigned areas.

• District Accounting Functions - Responsible for the day-to-day operation of all District accounting functions. This includes general ledger recordkeeping and reporting, accounts payable, cash, purchasing, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, construction accounting, procurement, and contracts. Set up systems and policies to maintain an operation consistent with governmental finance and accounting standards.
• District Accounting:
  Evaluate and coordinate development of new procedures for District accounting systems.
• District Budget - Coordinate preparation of District annual budget and presentation to Board of Directors. Work entails maintaining a budget system comparing historical information and current expenditures to actuals. Detailed analysis of budget status and detailed analytical reports for management review.
• Audit:
  Works closely with the district’s auditors.
• District Financial Reports - Responsible for preparing the District Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and required reports for regulatory agencies and supports financials of the NOR Foundation, Neighborhood Place Program, and Expanded Learning Program partnerships.
• Program Registration – Ensure that the registration financial process and procedures are in compliance with the District’s financial policies and procedures.
• Personnel:
  Responsible for employee relation functions including, but not limited to managing staff, recommending hiring, scheduling and delegating work assignments, meetings, training and development, performance evaluations, reports on potential or actual employee performance problems and recommends any disciplinary action.
• Reports accidents and unsafe conditions and provides follow-up information as needed.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Meetings and Training:
  Responsible for conducting, attending, and participating in meetings and training to include monthly Board of Director’s meetings, and is a member of senior management and leadership team.
• May represent the District in meetings with community organizations, government agencies, boards, and commissions; and respond to inquiries for service from interested community groups and citizens.
• Must maintain all required training designated for the position.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Quality Assurance:
All employees are expected to provide outstanding customer service; serve the public and interact with co-workers and others in a positive, courteous, and professional manner; maintain a respectful attitude; and are responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of…