Accounting Manager

CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Laguna Beach, California United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 11, 2025
  • Salary: $130,608.00 - $201,108.00 Annually USD
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Job Description

    Description

    The City of Laguna Beach is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager to join our Finance Department! Under the direction of the Finance Director, this position plays a key role in overseeing the City’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with government accounting standards, and leading a team of finance professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in municipal finance, exceptional analytical skills, and a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting. If you’re looking for a dynamic leadership role in a beautiful coastal city, we encourage you to apply!

    What you’ll be great at:
    • Professional and Technical Expertise
    • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
    • Organizational & Project Management
    • Leadership & Team Development
    • Attention to Detail & Accuracy
    • Process Improvement & Innovation
    • Strong Communication & Collaboration


    Apply now to be part of the first review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on March 25, 2025. I nterviews are tentatively scheduled for April 8, 2025.

    Examples of Duties

    The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for the Accounting Manager. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

    Qualifications

    Any combination demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

    Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, financial management, business administration, public administration, economics or a closely related field.

    Experience: Five years of professional experience in assigned division, of which at least two years of experience should involve supervisory responsibility.

    License/Certificate Requirements: A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or significant progress towards a CPA credential is desirable.

    Supplemental Information

    This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or lower classifications.

    Application/Selection Process: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with a first review on March 25, 2025. Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to participate in the Structured Panel Interview. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.

    Pre-employment Process: Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.

    Why work for Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, alternative work schedules, wellness programs and more! The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.

    Click here for the link to the MOUs.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Laguna Beach
    • City of Laguna Beach

    The City of Laguna Beach was founded on June 29, 1927, and is a small town of picturesque beaches, hiking trails, a walkable downtown, and summer art festivals. Located in southwest Orange County, Laguna Beach occupies 8.84 square miles, has a population of approximately 23,000 and welcomes six million visitors each year.

    The City provides a full range of services, including recreational activities, cultural arts events, public works services, transit operations, community development, administrative services, and police, fire, and marine safety protection. Laguna Beach operates under a council-manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in a five-person City Council. The City Manager carries out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, oversees the day-to-day operations of the City, and appoints department heads.

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