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Revised Classification Specifications: Accounting Operations Manager, Budget and Financial Operations Manager, and Procurement and Financial Services Manager
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Meeting Date: October 2, 2019
Contact Person/Dept: Serena Wright-Black/Administrative Services
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Meeting and Agenda (09/26/19); (Email) All City Staff (09/26/19)
Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Assistant City Manager (09/26/19)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Civil Service Commission approve the revised classification specifications within the Finance Department for Accounting Operations Manager, Budget and Financial Operations Manager, and Procurement and Financial Services Manager.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Finance Department (Department) plays a key role in each financial transaction of the City, ranging from cash handling to debt management; from financial forecasting to budgetary controls. Some specific duties and responsibilities of the Department include: financial administration, budgeting and financial analysis, accounting and auditing of City resources, establishment of sound internal controls, cash and debt management, investments, purchasing, billing, issuing business licenses, accounts payable and payroll.
The Department consists of four operational divisions: Budget and Financial Operations, General Accounting, Purchasing, and Treasury. Each of these divisions are overseen by managers that report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. Recently, with the departure and elimination of the Assistant Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Revenue Manager positions, the duties and responsibilities of these managers have shifted.
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 3.3 (b), ...
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