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North of the River Recreation and Park District Director of Finance in Bakersfield, California

As the Chief Financial Officer for the District, formulates fiscal plans and policies in support of the Districts 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 districts 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 Districts 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.

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Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive

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Meetings and Training:

Responsible for conducting, attending, and participating in meetings and training to include monthly Board of Directors meetings, and is a member of senior management and leadership team;

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