Accounting Manager

Under general direction of the Finance Director, supervises, organizes and directs the general accounting and functions of the Finance Department; supervises and coordinates the work of assigned staff: performs advanced level accounting duties; and performs related work as required.

• Plans, coordinates and supervises the work of staff engaged in accounting functions such as business license and revenue collection, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, cash and treasury management, and other related departmental functions.
• Directs the preparation of various financial and accounting reports, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), State Controller’s reports, and the City’s indirect cost allocation plan and master fee schedule.
• Acts as liaison with the independent auditor and federal and state auditors in the audit of the City’s financial statements.
• Establishes accounting controls in accordance with standard audit requirements; and coordinates all City/Agency resources required to complete annual and special audits.
• Analyzes the financial information needs of City departments, evaluates the effectiveness of current systems and procedures and makes recommendations regarding process improvements.
• Reviews and ensures adequate internal controls for all areas of direct responsibility as well as advise the Finance Director regarding internal controls throughout the City as a whole.
• Maintains current knowledge of and develops and implements procedures to implement Governmental Accounting Stands Boards (GASB) Statements.
• Assists with the coordination, preparation and monitoring of the city-wide operating budget and Capital Improvement Program, reviews and updates revenue and expenditure estimates for use by City departments.
• Assists the Finance Director/City Treasurer with investment activities, oversees preparation of treasurer's reports.
• Implements and monitors financial aspects of City and former Redevelopment Agency/Successor Agency agreements including development agreements, participation agreements and revenue sharing agreements.
• Participates on various citywide committees and provides accounting and financial expertise as needed.
• Prepares staff reports, resolutions, etc. for presentation; makes oral presentations to staff, departments and City Council.
• Researches and prepares a variety of complex analytical, statistical and narrative reports and respondence required by City administration, federal, state and private agencies.
• Serves as Acting Finance Director as required; serves as liaison with other departments, the business community, and other industry contacts with whom the city does business.

Any combination of education and experience as follows:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, or public administration with emphasis in accounting or finance. A related Master's Degree is desired.

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, auditing, and financial analysis including two years of administrative and supervisory experience.

Knowledge of principles and practices of general municipal government accounting, including advanced governmental accounting theory, practice and financial statement preparation, grants management and fund management and implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statements; auditing and financial reporting, including former Redevelopment Agency/Successor Agency requirements; principles and practices of financial administration including budgeting, revenue collection, purchasing/accounts payable, payroll/benefits and financial…