Finance Manager

The City of San Clemente is seeking a skilled and collaborative leader to serve as its next Finance Manager. With a departmental history of excellence, the new Finance Manager will continue a tradition of high performance, focused on introducing and supporting best practices in the organization and providing technical assistance to the City’s executive leadership team and staff. The new Manager will be an exceptional problem solver, possess good judgment and decision-making skills, and be well versed in all aspects of public sector finance.

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in performing governmental accounting and auditing with an agency, company, or organization.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration or a related field.

Certifications as a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is highly desirable.

Qualified candidates from other public agencies or special districts, as well as individuals working for a CPA firm with direct experience working with and supporting government agencies are strongly encouraged to apply.

The annual salary range for the Finance Manager is $150,196.80 to $182,561.60. The starting salary will be based upon qualifications and experience. It should be noted that this position has also been approved for cost-of-living adjustments (COLA’s). See brochure for more information. The City also offers a competitive benefits program, which includes CalPERS retirement (2%@55 classic member; 2%@62 new/PEPRA member). For more information, please click here.

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please submit a comprehensive résumé and cover letter to apply@ralphandersen.com. Resumes received by January 6, 2025, will receive first consideration. Professional reference and background checks will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established and will be conducted in close coordination with the selected candidate. Confidential inquiries should be directed to Ms. Serena Wright-Black, Ralph Andersen & Associates, at (916) 630-4900 or request an appointment to discuss further by contacting scheduling@ralphandersen.com.