The Department:
The Finance Department administers the financial affairs of the City of Santa Clara, including City-owned public utilities. The department is comprised of five divisions, Administrative Services, Budget and Treasury, Accounting, Municipal Services, and Purchasing. Together these divisions carry out the mission of the Finance Department to ensure that the financial/fiscal activities of the City are performed, recorded, and presented in compliance with professional and ethical standards.
The Position:
The Finance Department is seeking to recruit a Senior Management Analyst in the Accounting Division to support personnel management, general accounting, and accounts payable. The Senior Management Analyst will also be involved in the financial analysis of special grants and fund accounting and prepare periodic and annual reports for the City, its Agencies and Corporations, and the annual State Controller Reports. The incumbent would be a contributor of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report which includes Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), basic financial statements including notes, and supplementary information.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong accounting background and possess a bachelor's degree in a related field. This position will be required to perform high-level technical support and complex financial analysis related to accounting. It would be especially valuable if the candidate is familiar with governmental accounting and related Governmental Accounting Standards Boards (GASB) pronouncements. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, solid written and verbal communications, and must be deadline-oriented. The position requires the use of considerable initiative, judgment, analysis, and interpersonal skills. To learn more about the City of Santa Clara Finance Department, visit our website.
Responsibilities
- Manage professional, technical, clerical, and other lower level staff to include, prioritizing and assigning work; conduct performance evaluations; provide training; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Evaluates training needs and workload balance for staff and prepares plan for implementation.
- Prepare and monitor the department or division budget; prepare revenue estimates and forecast; prepare and monitor operating and capital budgets, grants, contracts and other financial transactions;
- Analyze organization structures, functions, procedures, and practices; provide analyses and recommendations of various kinds and levels of services provided by City government and other budgeted resources; recommend process improvements.
- Review and analyze policies and procedures to determine efficiency and effectiveness, both financially and operationally;
- Conduct statistical analyses and apply information technology applications, spreadsheets and databases, to analyze and evaluate data;
- Propose reasonable conclusions, effective solutions and potential options;
- Write complete, concise reports designed to effect improvements and/or implement solutions;
- Present report contents and provides constructive feedback to departments, organizations, functions impacted by the report;
- Assist in the development and implementation of new and/or revised programs, systems, policies, and procedures
- Create and manage project timelines; work with staff, other departments, and/or vendors/outside consultants to meet deadlines and achieve project goals; Manage department or City-wide programs and projects with general direction;
- Investigate, research and respond to assigned complaints, issues or concerns raised by the public or employees, and propose responses and/or resolutions for review and acceptance by City Manager or senior management;
- Perform monitoring, review and analysis of procedures, plans, contracts, processes, guidelines, and instructions to ensure compliance with departmental policies and Federal, State, and City regulations;
- Analyze and report on the effects of recent legislation and case law on assigned areas of responsibility;
- Effectively explain and clarify departmental and City policies, procedures, and programs to City staff, elected officials, other agencies, businesses, and the general public as required; Serve as staff liaison, as assigned, to City Commissions and/or committees;
- Represent the City and the department in interdepartmental, interagency, community, and/or professional organization projects, meetings, and events;
- Maintain, as directed, relations with governmental jurisdictions, organizations, associations and other external groups, making personal appearances as necessary;
As a member of the City's Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager.
Additional Information:
Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.
The annual salary range for this position is $138,593.04 - $179,371.20. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field; and
- Three years of responsible professional journey-level experience in public administration which may include systems and procedures, budget, fiscal program and project coordination, or human resources programs.
Desirable Qualifications
A Master's degree in Public or Business Administration or closely related field is desirable.
Certifications/Licenses
Possession of an appropriate, valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100.
Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.
