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Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Palm Springs, CA
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ABOUT GREATER PALM SPRINGS
With nine cities in one beautiful oasis, Greater Palm Springs is rich in visitor experiences, from outdoor adventure,
shopping and art to world-class events like Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Modernism Week. Whether you
spend a sun-soaked afternoon by the pool, play a round of golf or soak in healing mineral water, this diverse Southern
California destination knows how to chill. Find your oasis.
THINGS TO DO
You’ll discover plenty of things to do in Palm Springs. Thanks to the
abundance of sunny days and warm winter weather, Greater Palm
Springs and the Coachella Valley are a year-round playground for
those who enjoy being active—and those who don’t.
From amazing art and culture to incredible outdoor adventures,
you'll find plenty of things to do during your stay. If you prefer rest
and relaxation, you can simply chill out in one of our many sparkling
pools. Lounge poolside or in one of the area’s VIP cabanas while
sipping a designer, chef-crafted cocktail. Or you can tee off at one of
the more than 110 local golf courses, swing a tennis racquet on the same tennis courts where legends have played, find
your bliss at an area spa, explore the desert on a sightseeing tour, wow the kids with a trip to The Living Desert Zoo and
Botanical Garden, or visit museums and boutique shops in Palm Springs. Or check out our world-class film, music and art
festivals – our annual events calendar includes many internationally renowned events. You can even try your luck at one
of several local casinos around the Coachella Valley. Explore our YouTube channel for videos on Greater Palm Springs.
LIVING IN GREATER PALM SPRINGS
With its attitude of chill, extraordinary natural beauty and more than 300 days of sunshine each year, who wouldn’t want
to live in Greater Palm Springs? No matter what draws you to the oasis, the quality of life in Greater Palm Springs is
undeniable. A resort-like atmosphere invites visitors and locals alike to chill, whether you’re teeing off at one of more than
110 local golf courses, exploring a local hiking trail or enjoying the destination’s host of world-class resorts, spas, attractions
and restaurants.
The oasis places a premium on education, addressing the quality and
capacity of the area's workforce. Three primary/secondary school
districts serve west, central, and east valley students, while College of
the Desert — part of California Community Colleges — has about
15,000 students enrolled across three campuses and is expanding to
accommodate increasing enrollment. California State University, San
Bernardino, Palm Desert offers several bachelor's degree programs
and 10 master's degree or credential programs, including degree
options for healthcare majors.
Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Medical Center, and JFK Memorial Hospital anchor the first-class healthcare
community that includes a selection of medical groups and ancillary wellness, rehabilitation, and fitness centers, as well as
therapeutic spas.
For more information on Greater Palm Springs, please visit:
Visit Greater Palm Springs Events
Palm Springs Life Things to do
Eat & Drink Explore Greater Palm Springs Nine Cities
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ABOUT THE GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
The Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is the region’s coordinating agency for tourism, marketing
and promotional efforts aimed at leisure, corporate, incentive and convention group markets. The CVB works on behalf of
its partners to promote Greater Palm Springs by reaching visitors from around the world through ongoing sales and
marketing efforts. The current annual budget of the CVB is $18M.
MEETING FACILITIES
The Palm Springs Convention Center is an extraordinary venue
in a very special destination. Shared meeting space –
contiguous, under one roof, on ground level, including a
112,000-square foot fully-carpeted exhibit hall. The lobby is
framed by awe-inspiring panoramic mountain views.
It's all about sunshine in Palm Springs...join us outside year-
round to find some very special venues where your guests will
enjoy the opportunity to thaw out and warm up, brainstorm,
network and recharge their batteries. For information on
additional meeting venues, click here.
POSITION SUMMARY
Position: Vice President of Finance & Administration
Reports to: President/CEO
POSITION SUMMARY
Vice President of Finance & Administra�on reports to the CEO/President and serves as an integral member of the senior
leadership team. The Vice President of Finance & Administra�on is responsible for the development of the Greater Palm
Springs CVB’s financial management strategy contribu�ng to the development and atainment of CVB’s strategic goals.
The Vice President of Finance & Administra�on is responsible for the development and oversight of all accoun�ng, human
resources and administra�ve func�ons including collec�on of public revenues, employee benefits, financial and HR
repor�ng func�ons and financial services. This includes accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and general
accoun�ng. The Vice President of Finance & Administra�on is responsible for implemen�ng and maintaining a system of
internal controls ensuring CVB assets are adequately safeguarded and all financial repor�ng is prepared in compliance
with CVB financial policies and as well as Generally Accepted Accoun�ng Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accoun�ng
Standards Board (GASB).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES and QUALIFICATIONS:
The Vice President of Finance & Administration responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Manage all financial operations with specific emphasis on overseeing all transactions related to general ledger,
accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, employee benefits, pension plans and financial reporting.
• Coordinate, analyze and report financial performance with respect to revenue, trends, costs and compliance
with budgets to management, CVB board and JPA Executive Committee.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with GAAP and GASB accounting principles.
• Oversee and coordinate the production of the annual audit.
• Manage cash flow. Manage the collections of public and private funds including delinquencies and annual
reporting.
• Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance and administration teams.
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• Develop, implement and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures.
• Assist the President/CEO with matters relating to the CVB Board of Directors, Joint Powers Authority Executive
Committee (JPA) and serve as the point person on such matters as Brown Act, Form 700, Ethics Training, Loyalty
Form, compliance with Bylaws and Orientation of new board members.
• Ensure the CVB is in compliance with federal, state and local laws and codes.
• Interface with the CVB’s legal counsel and maintain a list of assignments, priorities and completed legal matters;
serve as the point person between the CVB staff and legal counsel for law changes, vendor relations, contracts,
HR matters, etc.
• Oversee the CVB’s Destinations International (DI) accreditation process and monitor compliance and updates
thereafter.
• Manage or monitor special projects as assigned by the President/CEO such as the annual Tourism Business
Improvement District (TBID) renewal.
• Collaborate with other department managers to support overall CVB goals and objectives.
• Represent the CVB at appropriate community board meetings, functions and activities.
Perform related duties as assigned. Employee must be flexible to changing policies and procedures as well as varying
deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting; MBA preferred
• Certified Public Account preferred
• Minimum of 10 years progressive CVB/DMO financial management experience
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and GASB accounting principles
• Preferred experience with Concur and Simpleview CRM systems
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict and resolution skills
• Ability to effectively interface with staff at all levels and the board of directors
• Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise
• Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask
• Self-reliant, strategic, good problem solver, results oriented
• Team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration
initiatives.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
TOP PRIORITIES:
1. Oversee the FY 2020 budget process and approval.
2. Institute a new accounting software.
3. Begin to make arrangements to move the organization from a fiscal year to a calendar year cycle.
CVB Funds
This position has access to company funds including cash, checks, company credit cards, client credit card information,
contracts, etc. Employees are expected to comply with CVB policies and all legal requirements related to company
funds.
Confidential Information
This position has access to confidential information including financial, personnel, clients, contracts, passwords, codes,
etc. Employees are expected to comply with CVB policies and all legal requirements related to confidential information.
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Leadership
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with CVB policies and Federal/State/Local laws. On a consistent
basis, must provide comfortable work environment, clear communication, training, direction, guidelines, goals,
coordination, evaluation, discipline, payroll information, etc. as related to the departmental goals and objectives.
Maintains a positive, upbeat attitude and role in the organization. Promotes and exemplifies CVB values; represents
departmental objectives and interests to internal operations and external customers and relationships.
Communicates often and effectively with senior management on current projects, progress, personnel issues, etc.
Ability to understand and translate the goals and objectives into specific recommendations and actionable items.
Assumes responsibility for the success of all projects and initiatives; develops better ways to use CVB resources; adjusts
priorities to meet emerging needs. Facilitates open communication to resolve complex issues; encourages others to
participate in discussions; facilitates communication among assigned staff. Promotes an atmosphere that establishes
customer satisfaction as a key value in the organization; uses customer information and feedback to recommend
changes and set goals for continuous improvement.
Challenges staff to strive for continuous improvement; helps others to grow within the CVB through encouragement,
coaching and by suggesting educational/training opportunities; builds effective relationships across the department and
outside the CVB.
Commitment to Service
Follows up on telephone calls, e-mails, requests, complaints and challenges; responds quickly to internal and external
needs. Develops and promotes teamwork and cooperation among fellow workers and managers/supervisors. Shows an
appropriate sense of urgency in completing work and addressing the needs of the department.
NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
employees assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required.
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