Accounting Division Manager

The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for an Accounting Division Manager to join the Finance Department. The Accounting Division 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
• City paid retiree medical insurance contribution of $1100 per month. City contribution increases with 5 years of service.

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 public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, or related field; AND

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in public sector accounting and/or administrative analytical work, including three (3) years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The final filing date is Monday, September 15, 2025, by 5:00 pm. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position.