Division Manager

About the Department

The City of Fresno is currently seeking energetic, hardworking individuals to join our team and achieve our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

The Division Manager directs all operational activities for their assigned division(s). The position reports to a Department Director or Assistant Director and serves as a vital source of professional support for departmental leadership. With significant independent judgment, the manager is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of programs and staff. This includes planning the work of Program Managers, developing strategic goals, preparing budgets, and representing the department at key meetings.

For the Finance Department assignment, the Division Manager will oversee advanced accounting operations, ensure adherence to governmental accounting standards, supervise audit preparation and response activities, manage internal control functions, and direct all phases of financial reporting. The role will also provide strategic leadership in addressing ongoing challenges within the City’s Tyler Munis financial system. Responsibilities include guiding staff through system corrections, implementing process improvements, and collaborating with IT and the software vendor to resolve persistent issues.

The ideal candidate for the Finance Department is a seasoned municipal finance professional with at least a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration. A Master’s degree (MBA or MPA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is strongly preferred. This individual will have a minimum of five years of local government finance experience, including at least three years in a supervisory or management role. The candidate should demonstrate deep, hands-on expertise in the Finance Department’s core functions, including central accounting operations, accounts payable, fixed asset management, enterprise and general accounting, and preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and State Controller’s Report. Experience in investment portfolio management, daily cash management, debt administration, and bank reconciliations is highly desirable. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to direct comprehensive financial activities while developing strategies to strengthen business assets, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.

Two vacancies are currently available in the Finance Department and the Planning and Development Department. Because the Division Manager classification is used across multiple departments, the City of Fresno may also use applications from this recruitment to fill future vacancies.

This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration: 

Bachelor’s Degree in a field directly related to technical discipline and four years of directly related experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. 

Possession of a valid California driver's license is required at the time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.    

A copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected. 

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line.  Applications may be submitted at www.fresno.gov/jobs.  For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

A select group of candidates will be invited to interview. Inquiries should be directed to:

LeShea Tarver, Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst 

(559) 621-6950  or (559) 621-6914

[email protected]

EOE

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination. 

HOW TO APPLY

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

Benefits

Bargaining Unit 14 Management Confidential City of Fresno Profession Employees Association (CFMEA)
BENEFIT	DESCRIPTION
HEALTH INSURANCE	The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT	IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION	Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. The City will reimburse up to $75 per month if contributing $75 per month or greater.
ANNUAL LEAVE	Accrue 15.55 – 18.83 hours per month based on years of service not to exceed 840 hours and cash out provisions.
LIFE INSURANCE	Benefit equal to annual salary with a maximum of $150,000; premium paid by the City.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE	60 hours per fiscal year with cash out provisions.
HOLIDAYS	10 City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and 2 personal days.
LONG TERM DISABILITY	Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM	$100 per month upon approved certification
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)  Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.
RETIREMENT -City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state.  Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program):an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years.  Participation minimum is age 50 and vested.  Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at  https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.

Supplemental Questions

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Agency Information

EmployerCity of FresnoAddress 2600 Fresno St., Personnel Services Department

Fresno, California, 93721 Phone559-621-6950
Website https://www.fresno.gov/