Finance Manager

Overview

Under general direction, plans and manages policies and programs relating to all phases of Accounting, including preparation and maintenance of District financial records, reports and systems and payroll for Conejo Recreation & Park District (CRPD) and Mountain Recreation & Conservation Authority (MRCA); and performs other related duties as assigned.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Plans, schedules, assigns and manages the Finance department of the Management Services division and provides professional support to MRCA; interprets and communicates District and MRCA policies to staff and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and District safety regulations; interviews and participates in selecting new staff; establishes performance requirements and regularly monitors, evaluates and addresses performance.
• Contributes to the development of and monitors performance against the annual District budget; approves purchases and other expenditures in accordance with District policies and procedures.
• Develops, implements, maintains and provides internal consulting to directors, managers and employees on the administration of District financial accounting and payroll policies and procedures and the interpretation and application of Board Policies, Ordinance Manual and state and federal laws governing financial management.
• Recommends accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure the integrity of District financial operations and compliance with all legal requirements.
• Provides complex professional and technical duties in the administration of District financial, accounting, payroll and auditing programs and activities; prepares and posts journal entries, verifies data and ensures the appropriate classification of transactions to accounts based on generally accepted accounting principles and applicable governmental and District accounting policies and procedures.
• Approves payroll and sets up payment of payroll-related funds and transfers.
• Analyzes and reconciles expenditure and revenue accounts, manages cash flow, verifying availability of funds; performs bank reconciliations; researches and analyzes transactions to resolve discrepancies and posts correcting entries.
• Reviews and approves accounts payable transactions including oversight of the Cal Card program and payments to contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with expenditure amounts, terms and contract/agreement provisions.
• Participates in forecasting revenues and expenditures and assists in developing, implementing and administering District operating and capital budgets; analyzes and works with District managers and staff to determine and report on the causes of budget variances; monitors interdepartmental and partner cost allocations and actual expenditures.
• Serves as subject-matter expert; tests and ensures financial enterprise system integration with other District systems is accurate and meets District standards; participates in the evaluation of new applications and system upgrades.
• Coordinates annual audits with the District’s external auditors; prepares audit schedules and responds to questions and requests for records and documents from auditors; supports the District with information for Board presentations as well as other auditing activities.
• Participates in the preparation of periodic and regular financial reports and statements; prepares the Board Investment Report and other necessary financial forms and documents.
• Establishes and maintains electronic and physical files and records relevant to the administration of Accounting.

• Represents the District at local, regional, state and national conferences, meetings, workshops and training seminars.
• May be required to drive District or personal vehicle.
• Exempt employees may be required to work nights and weekends.
• Participates during disasters or when emergency…