Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor
City of Ontario
 Ontario, California
Wage/Salary: $119,516.80 - $145,308.80 effective July 1, 2023; $130,873.60 - $159,120.00 effective July 1, 2024
Date Posted: Friday, March 22, 2024
Date Closing: Monday, April 29, 2024
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Job Description

FILING DEADLINE: April 29, 2024

SALARY RANGE: $119,516.80 - $145,308.80 effective July 1, 2023; $130,873.60 - $159,120.00 effective July 1, 2024

The City of Ontario has earned the 2024 USA Today’s Top Workplaces USA award!

THE POSITION:

This position is responsible for providing supervision, administrative and operational support for the Accounting Division in the Financial Services Agency. It is distinguished from the Assistant Finance Director by the latter's responsibility of all divisions within the Financial Services Agency.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

  • Plans, organizes, and administers a comprehensive fiscal accounting program, including financial record keeping, auditing, and reporting in compliance with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
  • Supervises and directs the activities of staff, including employee selection, work assignment, performance evaluation, employee development, disciplinary action, and complaint resolution.
  • Reviews, analyzes and reconciles reports prepared by accounting staff; oversees and participates in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) utilizing Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
  • Prepares documents, presentations and agenda reports; attends City Council, executive, and committee meetings regarding
  • accounting and other related subjects.
  • Assists in the coordination of the annual audits of financial statements and actuarial studies.
  • Performs month-end, fiscal year-end, and calendar year-end accounting system processing and reporting; examines related accounting transactions to ensure accuracy.
  • Prepares and analyzes a variety of complex financial reports, statements, and schedules.
  • Participates in the development, revision, interpretation, and maintenance of policy and procedure manuals governing fiscal matters; provides information to City Departments regarding financial policies and procedures.
  • Monitors financial processes and procedures in City departments, including internal audits, and checks and balances; ensures that necessary corrective action is taken.
  • Serves as the liaison with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
  • Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of municipal accounting, public administration, and related fields.
  • Conducts studies and performs special projects.
  • Performs additional duties as required.

Exciting times are ahead for the City and its two Accounting Supervisors. With newly acquired staff, the two Accounting Supervisors will lead and develop the Accounting Division. The responsibilities include implementing and ensuring internal controls are actively utilized so that each department complies with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. The Accounting Supervisor will monitor how each department uses general funds, special revenue, capital project, enterprise, internal services, and agency funds. This is essential during the City of Ontario’s time of robust growth, ensuring sustainable development as the City expands by acquiring new and exciting assets such as the Regional Sports Complex. With the U.S. Census Bureau’s prediction that the City of Ontario will double its population by 2035, the Accounting Division will play a crucial role in managing the City’s finances.

The individual selected to assume this position will be expected to:

  • Foster a work environment that encourages communication, team collaboration, employee development and growth; and motivates high performance and accountability.
  • Assist in developing and implementing strategic plans, policies, and procedures.
  • Cultivate new and continuing relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders and support the City’s fiscal growth.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will be a positive and collaborative leader with effective decision-making skills who will be dedicated to working with the management/supervisory team to build a growing accounting team in a city that is experiencing exciting economic growth. The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of Governmental Accounting Standard Board Statements and be an expert in financial analysis, implementation, maintenance of accounting systems, process improvements, and public audit. They should also embody the values of our City’s Approach to Public Service, including commitment to the community, excellence through teamwork, and doing the right thing the right way. This position requires the ability to manage a fast-paced work environment and be hands-on when necessary, particularly with more complex projects. Experience with different funding sources and revenues is a must, such as community facilities districts, municipal utilities, development impact fees, grants, and housing authority. The successful candidate will be able to inspire, motivate, and empower staff while also serving as a model for Ontario’s workforce. They will encourage teamwork and collaboration to ensure high performance and quality project deliverables.

THE COMMUNITY:

Ontario is a progressive city located in southwestern San Bernardino County, California, 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and 23 miles west of downtown San Bernardino. Located in the western part of the Inland Empire metropolitan area, it lies just east of Los Angeles County and is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. The population is approximately 180,000. With sunshine and a temperate climate year around, Greater Ontario is local to all things Southern California - from the mountains to sea, deserts to vineyards, and wide-open spaces; yet still close enough to urban centers, making the City a desirable destination. The City itself offers an array of restaurants and nightlife, an international airport, shopping, major sports venues, and semi-pro athletic teams. The City of Ontario boasts all the amenities of Los Angeles and Orange Counties without the expense, hassle, and traffic. With a highly skilled workforce, reasonable lease rates, quality office and retail development, and more than 130 million square feet of industrial, manufacturing and distribution space, Ontario is an incredible community for business. Ontario is known as the “Gateway to Southern California.” With three major interstates, two railroads and the Ontario International Airport, the City of Ontario offers direct access from Los Angeles to the rest of California, and to North America.

We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City’s website: https://www.ontarioca.gov

For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ontario-Accounting-Supervisor-V5-4.pdf.

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/accounting-supervisor-ontario/. Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of past organization(s).

For additional information please contact:

Amanda Kreller

707.687.2194

amanda.kreller@ajg.com

Website: https://koffassociates.com/

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