Accounting Manager

The Ideal Candidate: We are seeking a sharp CPA with experience in public accounting and managing people and processes – including applying lean concepts and internal control considerations. No government or pension experience required for the candidate to be successful.

Definition: Under general direction, plans, assigns and supervises the daily accounting operations of the Fiscal Services Department; performs related duties as required. The position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Manages and supervises employees in providing centralized fiscal services for the organization, including accounting, revenue collection, purchasing, budgetary functions, cost reporting, fiscal related contract administration, payroll, and fiscal administration of benefit services.
2. Plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate staff; participates in hiring decisions, disciplinary actions and other personnel activities. Provides direction and training to staff and assists in resolving problems. Evaluates training needs.
3. Assists with the preparation of the department budget, including review, analysis and consolidation of department budgets; prepares appropriation adjustments and other revisions; and supervises account adjustments.
4. Manages and supervises the monitoring and control of all expenditures and receipts; oversees member payroll and the collection of contributions and investment portfolio income for all entities in the SBCERA system; identifies tracts and reconciles all revenue sources.
5. Manages and supervises the general ledger accounting function, including accounting for investments, benefit payments, vendor payments and receipt of employer/employee contributions. Assists in the coordination and negotiation of annual audit resolutions, including the preparation of the annual ACFR report.
6. Participates in the formulation of policies and procedures; develops and establishes operational systems and internal controls.
7. Manages and supervises Federal and State tax reporting and compliance for the department.
8. Coordinates the reporting of member, beneficiary and employer data to SBCERA's actuarial consultant for use in the preparation of the annual actuarial valuation. Provides additional information and clarification as required by the actuarial consultant.
9. Attend Board of Retirement meetings as required to answer questions and brief the Board on benefit administration matters.
10. Acts as a liaison with employers, Franchise Tax Board, Internal Revenue Service and SBCERA's financial institution in matters concerning fiscal operations.  
11. Provide vacation and temporary relief as required.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional-level accounting experience along with three (3) years of professional-level supervisory experience are required. Public accounting experience is highly desirable.

AND

Education/Skills:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting OR other field with 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in Accounting. Half of the units must be upper division.

OR

2. An active California Certified Public Account (CPA) license.

Applications must include a resume and cover letter. The information you provide will be used to verify and evaluate your job qualifications. Failure to submit the required materials and/or to provide information that clearly demonstrates possession of the above job qualifications will result in disqualification.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of all application materials submitted. Applicants must clearly describe their experience in the areas designated. Those who demonstrate exceptional qualifications in the competitive evaluation will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include written and/or performance examinations, oral interviews and/or other related evaluation methods. 

Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted, as well as a medical examination, which will include a drug/alcohol screening. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

This position is "at will" and serves at the pleasure of the Chief Executive Officer. 

• Hybrid/Telework and Flexible Work Schedule: This position may be eligible for a hybrid working schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.