Accounting Manager

First Review of Applications:
Week of November 16th. Tentative Interview Date:
Week of December 14th.

The City of Fountain Valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With approximately 57,000 residents, the City is only 7 miles from the beach with countless restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping centers, and Disneyland within a 15-mile radius of the City, providing many options for a rich work-life balance.

The City of Fountain Valley is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking municipal finance professional to serve as its next Accounting Manager a key leadership role for someone who is passionate about fiscal integrity, operational excellence, and developing high-performing teams.

Working under the general direction of the Finance Director, the Accounting Manager provides leadership and oversight of the City's core accounting and financial reporting functions, helping ensure the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the City's financial operations. This position plays a vital role in safeguarding public resources, strengthening internal controls, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and promoting sound financial management practices throughout the organization.

Beyond overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, the Accounting Manager will lead and develop staff, foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen financial systems and procedures. The position also contributes to the City's long-term financial sustainability through budget development support, financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning. A key responsibility is overseeing the preparation of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), ensuring timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting in accordance with applicable standards and requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to bring both technical expertise and a collaborative leadership approach to a high-impact role. With a balance of operational independence, direct partnership with executive leadership, and the opportunity to shape financial practices and processes, the Accounting Manager will help support the City's long-term fiscal health and its commitment to delivering effective, responsible public services.

• 4/10 Work Schedule
• An incredible retirement / pension:
  CalPERS (2%@60 for Classic or 2%@62 for PEPRA)
• Flex dollars for CalPERS medical HMO/PPO plans
• Matching deferred compensation contribution (up to $75 per month)
• City-paid long-term disability insurance
• Generous leave accruals, including 80 hours of Administrative Leave
• 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday

• Assist in the development and implementation of the Department’s goals, policies and priorities relating to accounting and revenue.
• Coordinate and assist with preparation of the City's Tax Measure Oversight Committee, City Council reports and presentations.
• Supervises the City’s accounting, accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Develops, maintains, and evaluates accounting systems and internal control procedures and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate and conduct the fiscal year end closing, including reviewing general ledgers, revenues, expenditures, grant funds, capital asset additions and deductions, accruals in proprietary funds and long-term debt additions and reductions, prepare the Governmental Accounting Standards Board adjustments and close general ledgers.
• Research, analyze and prepare reports with recommendations on a variety of matters…