Ready to discover where your talents can take you next? Discover just how bright your future can be in San Marcos! The City of San Marcos is looking for a top notch Accounting Manager, but we want more than a bean counter. We're looking for a leader with big ideas, who will continue raising the bar. This is a chance to join an exceptional agency at an extraordinary time!
San Marcos, California is distinct for our:Entrepreneurial approach of a real estate portfolio that earns $10M annually
Growth rate of median household incomes outpacing the region
Multiple higher education institutions
THE RIGHT PERSON
We want an Accounting Manager with tenacity and vision to streamline how we do business - and the confidence to be a distinguished leader in our accounting and finance team. It's paramount this person knows and respects government finance regulations, but we'd also like creative solutions to achieve new heights of financial success.
To join our team, you will need to:
- Be our accounting expert and keep us on the path to prosperity
- Stay ahead of the curve so that our City meets and exceeds its goals
- Collaborate with all our departments - we don't work in silos here
- Create ways to cut red tape, so we can all work smarter
- Pay it forward by mentoring and empowering your team
THE RIGHT PLACE
Just minutes away the Pacific Ocean, San Marcos is emerging as one of San Diego County's most desirable communities, with top-ranked schools and California's newest state university. With multiple beaches and epic year-round weather, the recreation opportunities are endless. Our economy continues to grow as people discover that San Marcos is a great place to live, work and play.
In San Marcos, you can:Explore our 47 beautiful parks, which add more than 300 acres of open space
Trek 63 miles of trails through some of area's most scenic vistas
Learn at any one of the six educational institutions
Celebrate the community spirit at more than 50 annual events
Dine at more than 240 restaurants and breweries
THE RIGHT PERKS
The Accounting Manager will inherit a city that is fiscally strong with solid reserves and a benchmark of excellence in managing our finances. There are exciting opportunities available for a dynamic leader who is open to innovative concepts and willing to bring fresh ideas to an established and well-functioning team.
Other perks include:Earn a competitive salary ($99K - $129K per year, depending on qualifications)
Gain generous health benefits (all medical premiums employer paid at 90%)
Enjoy ample time off (13 paid holidays, 96 hours of sick leave, 80 hours of vacation leave, 40 hours of executive leave)
Cell phone allowance or City issued cell phone
Popular 9/80 work schedule
Participate in the CalPERS retirement system (Classic members 2% @ 55, PEPRA members 2% @ 62) and Social SecurityPlease view the Benefits tab to learn more about the benefits offered with this Mid-Manager level position.
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
Please complete the job application and required Supplemental Questionnaire on City of San Marcos website at: www.san-marcos.net.
Applications will be received through 5:30pm, April 12, 2019.
Qualified and selected applicants will be invited to a first interview, held on April 23, 2019.
Second interviews will be held on April 30, 2019.
Anticipated start date is mid May 2019.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEEDUCATION & TRAINING
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A MBA is highly desirable.
EXPERIENCE
Four years of increasingly responsible accounting experience, preferably in a municipal government environment, including two years of supervisory experience.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant, while not a requirement for the position, is a plus.