Finance Manager - Government Jobs : Job Details

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is seeking a passionate and innovative leader to serve as its new Finance Manager over the Accounting Division in the Finance Department. The Finance Manager will be a team player who can work well with various stakeholders and use excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships. The successful candidate will have a passion for delivering high-quality services, strengthening community connections and leading by example.

In this key role, you will be at the forefront of financial service and stewardship, playing a pivotal role in managing the financial operations of both the City and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. Your work will contribute to delivering crucial financial insights that drive informed decision-making and positively impact our community.

As the Finance Manager, you'll collaborate with a variety of divisions within the Finance Department, each an integral part of the City's overall financial health and success. Under the general guidance of the Finance Director, you will be at the heart of financial operations and where your work not only counts but leads the way.

The Finance Manager will oversee and lead the Accounting Division of the Finance Department. This key position is responsible for helping develop and implement financial policies and objectives, ensuring effective service delivery, and managing comprehensive city audits.

Essential duties of the Finance Manager - Accounting include overseeing the Accounting Division, planning and organizing annual audits, supervising the City's debt administration, administering the City's general ledger, and overseeing staff hiring, training, and development. You will also oversee financial compliance reporting and provide opportunities for professional growth and development within the Finance Department.

Education and/or experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. At least five years of professional and technical governmental accounting experience, including a minimum of two years in a supervisory capacity within municipal finance; or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.

Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to completed application form as supplemental information and will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process.

All candidates will be notified of their application status by email throughout the recruitment process. Candidates invited to compete in the examination process, who successfully pass the examination process, will be place on an eligibility list. The candidate on the eligibility list who most closely meets the requirements of the City may be selected to receive a final offer.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The City will provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.