Accounting Manager

City of Chino•Chino, CA

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chino is seeking a proactive, problem-solving individual to join their team as a full-time Accounting Manager. This role is crucial for managing the City's fiscal operations and ensuring sound financial practices in compliance with state and federal laws. The Finance Department oversees budgeting, accounting, cash management, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, and utility billing to support effective financial planning and service delivery. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing the Accounting Division operations, leading and developing staff, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and analyzing and improving financial systems and procedures.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible government finance experience, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standing office equipment, including a computer.
Operate a motor vehicle and visit various community sites.
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Inspires and leads a high-performing Accounting Division, shapes policies, and fosters a collaborative, results-driven work environment.
Ensures the City’s financial integrity, applies GAAP and GASB standards, monitors internal controls, analyzes fiscal data, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations.
Drives continuous improvement and effective communication, streamlines processes, prepares clear reports, and represents the City to governmental agencies, community groups, and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee Accounting Division operations including financial reporting, debt management, investments, accounts payable, payroll, cash receipts, fixed assets, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance with governmental standards, and efficiency of financial processes.
Lead and develop staff, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and implementing corrective actions to maintain a high-performing team.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, including Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and internal audits; and coordinate with external auditors to prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Analyze and improve financial systems and procedures, recommending and implementing process enhancements, monitoring trends in municipal finance, and addressing sensitive issues or operational challenges as needed.