ACCOUNTING MANAGER

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Finance Department is searching for a highly effective Accounting Manager to join our team! The ideal candidate will be

• Able to exhibit the highest level of professionalism, providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment on highly complex issues.
• Able to demonstrate political awareness, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to communicate at all levels of the OCFA effectively.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public agency finance, including general and governmental accounting, auditing, and reporting functions.
• Experience with the principles of agency budgetary, contract administration, administrative practices, and general principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
• Experience preparing an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

ABOUT THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY :

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is a regional fire service agency that provides emergency response to 23 cities and all unincorporated areas of Orange County. We are dedicated to making the communities we service a safer place to live, work and play through our steadfast commitment to excellence.

The Finance Division is a part of Business Services which provides budget, payroll, accounting, and administrative support to the Authority; monitors cash balances and makes investments; provides warehouse, purchasing, shipping and receiving, and mail operations. The Finance Division oversees the processing, accounting, reporting and auditing of all OCFA financial records. This section is also responsible for developing policies and procedures designed to protect and safeguard OCFA's financial assets.

Schedule of Events :

DEFINITION

Under general direction, plans, organizes, manages, and provides oversight for the accounting staff and operations of the Accounting section of the Finance Division, including accounts receivable, cost accounting, general accounting, general ledger reporting, grants and fixed assets; performs professional accounting work to ensure regulatory compliance with governmental accounting standards; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Finance Division Manager in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Finance Division Manager. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional and technical staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a management classification responsible for developing, planning, and reviewing the programs, services, and activities of the Accounting section of the Finance Division including financial processing, reporting, and record-keeping activities. Responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures, program evaluation, and management of staff for the assigned areas. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Finance Division Manager in that the latter has management responsibility for all functional areas of the Finance Division including developing and implementing divisional policies and procedures, development and administration of the Division budget, and evaluation of the Division’s programs and activities.

To review the essential functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position, please use the link below.

Accounting Manager

Education and Experience

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

Education : Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a related field.

Experience : Minimum of six (6) years of increasingly responsible government general accounting or finance experience including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Highly Desired Qualification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various Authority and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and / or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Initial Selection Review

Human Resources reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and / or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.

Testing

Testing for this position may include, but is not limited to the following : written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.

American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at dukesteppe@ocfa.org no later than 72 hours prior to the need for an accommodation.

Recruitment and Selection Process and Requirements

All recruitment and selection processes and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Merit and Selection Rules, which are available for review at www.ocfa.org.

Eligible List

Placement on the Eligible List will be established based on successful completion of all recruitment process components. The Eligible List will remain in effect for a period of one (1) year from the date of establishment or until all names on the list are exhausted. The Eligible List may be extended or abolished at the discretion of the Assistant Chief of Human Resources / Human Resources Director.

Withdrawing from the Recruitment Process

If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, he / she is required to submit an email notification to Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at dukesteppe@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

Questions

All questions regarding this position should be directed to Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at dukesteppe@ocfa.org.

Note

The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Compensation details : 51.06-81.12 Hourly Wage

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