Finance Manager - Accounting & Payroll ERP Lead

City of Milpitas; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Milpitas seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead the Accounting and Payroll group, directing general ledger, payroll, and grant management while supporting the Finance Director. This working manager role oversees staff, coordinates with auditors, and drives GAAP compliance during Tyler ERP payroll migration.

Ideal candidates bring public sector accounting leadership, CPA preferred, and hands-on ERP implementation experience.

Qualifications

• Five years of governmental accounting and financial reporting experience with supervisory duties.
• Public sector payroll oversight including CalPERS reporting and payroll tax compliance.
• Experience with year-end close, audits, and grant reimbursement reporting in California local government.
• Active CPA license and ERP implementation experience are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the Accounting and Payroll group.
• Lead year-end close, CAFR, single audit, and grant reporting.
• Oversee Tyler ERP Phase 2 payroll migration and related procedures.
• Supervise staff and ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Coordinate with auditors and implement recommended changes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB standards

Public sector

Payroll oversight

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Tyler ERP

Workday

Oracle

Job description

The City of Milpitas seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead the Accounting and Payroll group, directing general ledger, payroll, and grant management while supporting the Finance Director. This working manager role oversees staff, coordinates with auditors, and drives GAAP compliance during Tyler ERP payroll migration.

Ideal candidates bring public sector accounting leadership, CPA preferred, and hands-on ERP implementation experience.