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Are you a strategic leader with a passion for finance and a drive to shape the financial future of a thriving city? The City of Lincoln is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to lead a talented team of professionals, drive financial excellence, and make a lasting impact on our growing community.
In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee professional, technical, and clerical staff, and provide highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Finance. If you're ready to lead with expertise and innovation, we want to hear from you!
What's the Role?
The City is a complex agency with over 50 funds including several CFDs, a total budget of over $89.7 million.
The ideal candidate for this position must be an effective finance professional, creative problem solver and adaptable to change. Under general direction, performs complex work of considerable difficulty in governmental accounting and financial analysis. Plans, organizes, manages and directs the activities of the Accountants, Accounts Payable, and Payroll within the Finance Department, provides highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Finance within the Finance Department; performs other related duties as required. Experience in government accounting is a plus!
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Accounting Manager is the management-level class responsible for assisting the Director, or designee, in the day-to-day administrating, directing and managing of assigned divisions. This classification is distinguished from that in the lower classification of Principal Accountant by their responsibility for overall management of the accounting division.
Supervision Received/Exercised
Receives general direction from the Director of Finance or his/her designee. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical accounting staff.
For more information regarding the essential functions of this position, please review the job description (link below).
Who We Are
The City of Lincoln is a vibrant and growing community rich in history. Despite a population exceeding 50,000, it retains the charm of a small town, offering tree-lined streets, quaint shopping and dining, and a lively town square filled with community events and festivities. Nestled in the Sacramento area near wine country, Lincoln is a highly desirable place to live, work, and thrive.
As a full-service city, we take pride in providing exceptional services, including Police, Fire, Library Services, Public Works, Community Development, Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Recreation, and Airport. Our team of over 200 dedicated employees is committed to delivering the highest level of service, exceeding community expectations, and enhancing the quality of life and economic vitality of our city.
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The process may include an in-basket exercise, individual interviews, panel interviews and/or other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the process. The candidate selected for the position will be required to complete a background check including reference checks, fingerprint check, medical/drug-test evaluation and/or other related components.
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise HR of any special needs a minimum of five days in advance of the selection process exam by calling (916) 434-3229. The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal Candidates
- You work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- You are a problem-solver and can offer creative solutions.
- You are adaptable and flexible to change.
- You are an experienced in annual audits and government financial reporting.
- You are excited to take on new challenges and grow as a finance professional.
- Experience in government accounting is a plus!
Minimum Qualifications
The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.
Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for an Accounting Manager. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in public sector finance, including four (4) years in a supervisory or management capacity, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field. A master’s degree in a financial field may be substituted for two years experience.
License/Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license. A CPA certification is highly desirable.
Benefits
This position is in the Mid-Management/Confidential employee group. The probation period is 12 months.
The City of Lincoln offers benefits that deliver value and provide options when planning for retirement. Below are the highlights of our employee benefits. For specific benefit information, view the employee group's MOU and benefit summary at the link below:
RETIREMENT
PERS 2% at 60 for classic members and 2% at 62 for new members. Members pay employee portion plus 3% employer share. The City participates in Social Security and offers voluntary deferred compensation accounts.
HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE
Lincoln offers medical plans through CalPERS. The City pays the majority of the premiums and offers a cash benefit for waiving medical coverage. Employees are eligible for full retiree health through the Public Employee Medical and Health Coverage Act (PEMHCA) vesting schedule per GC 22893.
Dental premiums are paid by City for employee and dependents; the City pays vision premium for employee, any dependent premiums are paid by employee. Voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts are available. Employer-sponsored life insurance benefit paid by City, and optional voluntary life insurance, critical illness and accident plans available for employee purchase.
ANNUAL PAID LEAVES
Vacation accrues based on years of service and starts at 88 hours. Sick leave accrues at 96 hours. The City offers 10 city-paid holidays and 16 hours of floating holiday; floating holiday has a cash out option if unused.