Accounting Manager

City of Fountain Valley•Fountain Valley, CA

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About The Position

The City of Fountain Valley is seeking an experienced municipal finance professional to serve as Accounting Manager. Under the general direction of the Finance Director, this role leads and oversees the City's core accounting and financial reporting functions, supporting accurate, transparent financial operations and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. The manager oversees day-to-day accounting operations, develops staff, strengthens internal controls, and identifies opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, financial systems, and procedures. The position also supports long-term fiscal sustainability through budget development, financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning, and coordinates preparation of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The position supervises the City's accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions; supports departmental goals, policies, and priorities relating to accounting and revenue; and coordinates financial reports and presentations for the Tax Measure Oversight Committee and City Council. The role coordinates fiscal year-end closing and annual external audits, prepares required financial reports, monitors cash flow and financial records, and contributes to operating and mid-year budgets and the City's 20-year fiscal forecast. The position also plans, assigns, and reviews staff work and responds to questions from City staff, other agencies, and the public. The City describes the position as a leadership opportunity with operational independence and direct partnership with executive leadership. The role requires preparing for and attending meetings after normal work hours as needed. The City offers a 4/10 work schedule and the listed benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, business, or a related field.
Five years of progressively responsible professional accounting and finance experience in a governmental or nonprofit environment.
Three years of experience with primary responsibility for budgeting, cost analysis, and audit functions.
At least two years of supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business or Public Finance.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing Department goals, policies, and priorities relating to accounting and revenue.
Coordinate and assist with preparation of Tax Measure Oversight Committee and City Council reports and presentations.
Supervise the City's accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
Develop, maintain, and evaluate accounting systems and internal control procedures, and recommend improvements.
Coordinate and conduct fiscal year-end closing, including review of general ledgers, revenues, expenditures, grant funds, capital asset additions and deductions, proprietary fund accruals, and long-term debt additions and reductions.
Prepare Governmental Accounting Standards Board adjustments and close general ledgers.
Research, analyze, and prepare reports with recommendations on matters pertaining to the Finance Department.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual County, State, and Federal financial reports.
Project cash flow, forecast revenues, anticipate debt service payments, estimate fund balances, and maintain pooled investment and long-term debt records.
Coordinate preparation of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Assist with the annual operating budget, mid-year budget, and 20-year fiscal forecast; transfer funds; and review budget expenditures and revenues.
Coordinate annual audits with external auditors.
Oversee and approve journal entries recorded in the accounting system.
Plan, direct, coordinate, and review staff work plans; identify and resolve problems with staff; assign activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; and review employee performance, work products, methods, and procedures.
Attend leadership, management, supervisory, and financial training to stay current with industry best practices.
Respond to inquiries from City staff, other agencies, and the public concerning regulations, procedures, records, fees, rules, rates, vendors, and accounts.
Prepare for and attend meetings after normal work hours as required.