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CITY OF COLTON FINANCE DIRECTOR DEFINITION: Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, plans, manages, oversees and directs the operations and services of the Finance Department, which will include financial services, customer services, purchasing and information systems functions; coordinates department activities with other City officials, departments or outside agencies; provides responsible and complex staff support to the City Manager. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Finance Director is the top management level class within the Finance Department and is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the activities and services of the Finance Department. This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification of Assistant Finance Director by its full and overall management responsibility for the entire department. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, clerical and volunteer staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following) • Accept full responsibility for all Finance Department activities and services including activities associated with financial services, customer services, purchasing and information systems functions. • Develop, implement and maintain Finance Department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for appropriate service areas; ensure that established goals and priorities are achieved. • Plan, direct and coordinate the Finance Department's workplan through appropriate department staff; assign work activities and responsibilities to appropriate department personnel; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; identify and resolve problems and/or issues. • Review and evaluate service delivery methods and systems including administrative and support systems and internal relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to standard operating procedures to enhance services. • Oversee the selection, training and evaluation programs for all Finance Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; identify and resolve staff deficiencies; execute discipline and/or termination procedures. • Oversee the development of monthly and yearly revenue and expenditure reports, audit reports and other financial reports. • Administer the City's debt, RDA and CPFA; plan and coordinate the City's RDA and CPFA finances. • Work with the City Treasurer to oversee and manage the City's investment practices; make recommendations for investment.