Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Step into a leadership role that shapes the financial future of the City of Corona. As our next Accounting Manager, you'll guide critical fiscal operations, strengthen internal controls, support strategic initiatives, and ensure the City continues to thrive with integrity, transparency, and innovation! The ideal candidate is a strategic, forward-thinking financial professional who brings a strong command of governmental accounting and a commitment to excellence in public service. They are an effective leader who empowers their team, fosters collaboration, and drives high-quality work through clear communication and sound decision-making. This candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, anticipates challenges, and proactively develops solutions that strengthen internal controls, enhance financial reporting, and support long-range fiscal planning. They demonstrate integrity, adaptability, and a high level of professionalism while confidently navigating complex financial operations, regulatory requirements, and Citywide partnerships.

Key Characteristics

• Strategic thinker with a strong command of municipal finance.
• Collaborative leader who motivates, develops, and empowers professional accounting staff.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with the ability to see beyond the numbers to identify trends, risks, and solutions.
• Adaptable professional who can manage multiple high-impact projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Clear and confident communicator who can translate complex financial data into meaningful insight for departments, leadership, and stakeholders.

Education & Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal or public-sector fiscal management, including accounting, budgeting, purchasing, financial reporting, public debt, and investment portfolio administration.
• Four years of supervisory or management experience overseeing professional accounting staff.
• CPA certification required; GFOA certification highly desirable.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting, internal controls, auditing, financial reporting, debt issuance, and budget administration.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, accounting software, spreadsheets, databases, and related financial applications.
• Ability to analyze financial data, forecast trends, and prepare clear, comprehensive financial statements and reports.
• Skilled in developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, including coaching, training, team building, and performance evaluation.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects, meet strict deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present financial concepts clearly to staff, management, elected officials, and the public.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical financial stewardship.