Accounting Manager

California School News; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

California School News in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to lead city finance operations in a fast-paced public sector environment.

The ideal candidate has 5 years in public sector accounting and 3 years in a supervisory role, plus a Bachelor's degree; a Master’s degree, CPA, and Oracle Fusion Cloud experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5 years of public sector accounting experience.
• 3 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees/certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the ACFR and state-mandated reports.
• Work with external auditors to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Public sector accounting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

CPA license

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Job description

Sunnyvale (pop. 157, 000) is the seventh-largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and second largest in Santa Clara County. In addition to being a center of technology and innovation, Sunnyvale is a city of quiet family neighborhoods, a vibrant and thriving downtown, strong schools, and a diverse community. The Finance Department, with abudget of $16.1 million and 60.75 FTE employees, works to ensure the City’s excellent financial health.

Sunnyvale seeks an experienced finance pro who thrives in a fast-paced environment to serve as its next Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate brings a solid public sector accounting foundation and a combination of technical expertise, strong leadership, and interpersonal skills. They will have experience preparing the ACFR and state-mandated reports, as well as working with external auditors.

Qualified candidates will have 5 years of experience in public sector accounting and/or administrative analytical work including 3 years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity and a Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree, CPA license, and/or experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud is desired but not required.

The salary range is $174,481-$218,102 DOQE + excellent benefits. Closes on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schoolss