The Finance Department manages, protects and reports on the City of Huntington Beach's financial resources and is committed to providing the highest levels of financial services. The Finance Director oversees 5 divisions: Administration, Accounting Services, Budget and Research, Central Services and Fiscal Services.
Finance Administration is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Finance Department. The Finance Director reviews operations to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws as well as city financial policies. Finance Administration is responsible for the annual operating and capital budgets, five-year financial forecast, business enterprise system, citywide cost allocation study, fixed asset inventory, financial reporting, and annual audits.
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Carrie Gonzales, Administrative Assistant
(714) 536-5630
email:cgonzales@surfcity-hb.org
The Accounting Services Division is comprised of two separate but integrated functional areas. General Accounting is responsible for maintaining a system of internal controls that preserves and safeguards the city's assets. Accounts Payable is responsible for processing all city obligations for purchased materials and services.
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(714) 536-5907
Robert Sedlak, Accounting Manager
email:rsedlak@surfcity-hb.org
The Budget & Research Division is responsible for assisting the City Council and executive management team in managing the city's resources, developing and maintaining the city's long-range financial projections, and evaluating the fiscal impact of legislative initiatives and judicial decisions effecting municipalities. Budget and Research coordinates the preparation of the annual budget. Monthly revenue and expenditure reports are prepared and provided to city management and the City Council this section of Finance.
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(714) 374-5361
Michael Solorza, Senior Administrative Analyst
email:msolorza@surfcity-hb.org
Made up of Procurement, Reprographics, and Mail operations, the Central Services Division provides and/or coordinates the purchase of goods and services, coordinates the competitive bidding process, maintains the list of qualified vendors, provides printing services to all city departments, and provides for the daily collection, sorting, metering, and delivery of city interoffice, U.S. Postal Service mail and special deliveries (FedEx, UPS, and Overnight Delivery) for all city departments. In addition, the division administers office supply orders, and the procurement card, leasing, equipment replacement, professional services, fuel management and copy machine programs.
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(714) 536-5221
Rick Amadril, Central Services Manager
email:ramadril@surfcity-hb.org
Comprised of Municipal Services and Business License, the Fiscal Services Division processes all municipal services start-ups and disconnections (e.g., water, sewer, etc.). In addition, the division handles most billing questions on the municipal services statements that include water, refuse, sewer, and utility tax. The division also licenses all individuals or companies doing business in the city in accordance with Huntington Beach Municipal Code, and may issue permits on behalf of other city departments.
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(714) 960-8820
Jim Slobojan, Fiscal Services Manager
email:jslobojan@surfcity-hb.org
