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:

Education 
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. 

And 

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

Knowledge and Abilities
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 reporting; internal controls, including their purpose and limitations; how to perform reviews and evaluations of internal controls; how to perform risk assessments; how to design and implement control procedures; how to identify incompatible duties and responsibilities; laws regulating public finance (for municipalities and redevelopment agencies) and related to City fiscal operations, including those of the Federal Internal Revenue Service, State Franchise Tax Board, State Board of Equalization, and State Economic Development Department; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation; effective methods of verbal communication; personal computer systems and associated hardware and software utilized for financial and accounting purposes.

Ability to plan, organize, assign, direct, monitor, review, and evaluate the work of staff so that fiscal matters are dealt with appropriately and correctly, reports are produced in a timely and accurate manner, and staff functions effectively and efficiently; prioritize the various work activities in the Finance Department using initiative and independent judgment; make sound, independent judgments within established guidelines; analyze, interpret and evaluate complex financial data and develop, revise, install and utilize manual and automated accounting systems and procedures and recommend improved accounting methods and procedures; prepare clear, concise, and complete financial reports and other written correspondence; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted during the course of the work; utilize appropriate computer systems, software and equipment in the performance of the work; perform related physical and other job-related duties.

Bargaining Unit: CAMP 
Annual Hours: 1820 (35 hours per week)
FLSA Status: Exempt

Created: May 2002
Last Revised: October 2025