The Department
The Finance Department is a dynamic organization whose mission is to protect the City's assets while providing and supporting the Torrance community with sound financial advice in a timely, cost effective and professional manner. Managing the department's $6.3 million General Fund budget, $28.5 million Self-Insurance budget and day- to-day operations is skillfully executed by 42 staff members. The Finance Director assists the City Manager with the Operating and Capital Improvement Plan budgets, serves as advisor to the Land Management Team and Investment Committee, and presents to the City Council an annual audited statement of the City's financial condition prepared in accordance with governmental reporting standards promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
 
Responsibilities of the Finance Department includes:

• Accounting
• Accounts Payable
• Administration
• Audit-External/Internal
• Billing Collection
• Budget-Operating/Capital
• Business License
• Central Cashiering
• Debt Financing
• Financial Reporting
• Payroll
• Purchasing
• Revenue
• Risk Management
• Worker's Compensation

The Position
Under direction of the Assistant Finance Director, the Senior Business Manager-Budget will assist in the planning, organization and direction of the City's operating and capital budgets. The position will be responsible for, but is not limited to:

• Collaborating effectively with City Departments to develop the City's operating and capital budgets; 
• Assist, coordinate and complete the City's budget document;
• Monitoring the budget regularly throughout the year, identifying trends and areas of concern to proactively address/correct timely;
• Managing the third party budget software program;
• Identifying opportunities and implementing improvements to enhance the management and accountability of the City's budget;
• Streamline the timely reporting of the City's budget status throughout the year;
• Budget analytics to identify opportunities and monitor compliance.

The Senior Business Manager will also supervise the activities of assigned subordinate personnel; manage third party contracts; make presentations and recommendations to City Council; and act as the liaison between Finance and other City Departments to maintain a sound budget and advance Finance initiatives as part of the City's strategic plan.
For more information about the duties of this position, click here. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the necessary knowledge and abilities is:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field; and
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative or analytical experience.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Strong critical thinking and organizational skills;
• Experience using budgeting software or similar programs;
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills;
• Minimum 2 years related financial experience;
• High degree of initiative and flexibility;
• Ability to complete multiple priority assignments; 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Familiarity with traditional budgeting frameworks; 
• Resourcefulness and reliability; and
• Ability to work independently and shift priorities as needed.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. First review of applications will be those received by June 3, 2024. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.
 
Only those candidates whose experience best meets the needs of the City and the Department will be invited to participate in a panel interview (weighted 100%). The interview process will be conducted virtually and is tentatively scheduled for June 11, 2024.
Note: The tentative test date will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received by the first review date. If a sufficient number of applications are not received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the test date may change to a later date.Visit www.torranceca.gov to find out more information about our community.
The City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office.
 
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.
 
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

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The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact. 
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