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Town of Los Altos Hills Senior Accountant/Finance Manager Job Class Specifications Amended March 22,2018 Physical demands Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel,reach,push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Positions in this classification occasionally lift and carry reports and records that typically weigh less than 20 pounds. IV. QUALIFICATIONS—FINANCE MANAGER Ability to: In addition to those identified in Section III • Prepare staff reports and presentation to the Finance&Investment Committee and the City Council. • Create finance models for forecasting and data analysis. • Present complex accounting and finance ideas to the Finance & Investment Committee and the City Council. • Implement industry best practices in accounting, finance, budget, purchasing, and other functions. Knowledge of: In addition to those identified in Section III • Principles of financial administration, including budgeting and reporting. • Applicable laws, regulations, public finance and fiscal operations. • Labor relations and basic employment functions. Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; major coursework in accounting or related field preferred. Experience Five(5) years of increasingly responsible government accounting or auditing experience with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. Licenses and certifications Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Physical demands Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a Resolution IS-IS Page 5