Accounting Manager

The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for an Accounting Manager to join the Finance Department. The Accounting Manager leads a team of 10.5 Full Time Equivalent positions and plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of the accounting division which includes functions such as all aspects of accounting services, accounts payable, accounts receivable and debt and investment management. This position is also responsible for regulatory federal and state reporting, acts as the staff liaison with external auditors, leads the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and provides highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Finance.   

Additionally, the City of Sunnyvale offers:

• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving only 3% for the employee to contribute 
• Employer paid 2% deferred compensation contribution 
• Retiree medical benefits available

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way: 
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, social sciences or a related field; AND 
Five years of increasingly responsible financial management and/or administrative analytical work experience which includes a minimum of three years of accounting experience and two years of supervisory experience. 

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The final filing date is Monday, June 4, 2025 by 5:00 pm. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position.