City of Martinez
Finance Project Manager - LIMITED Duration
City of Martinez, Martinez, California, United States, 94553
Finance Project Manager – Temporary (Limited Duration)
The City of Martinez is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead stabilization efforts within the Financial Reporting and General Ledger Division. This temporary role will oversee accounting operations, grants compliance, budget support, and financial reporting while advancing audit readiness, strengthening internal controls, and mentoring staff through cross‑training and process improvements.
Overview Maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. This position is not eligible for City benefits. Paid sick leave will be accrued in accordance with the Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act. The City invites all qualified candidates to apply; hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Key Priorities
Lead month‑end/quarter‑end close; clear reconciliations (cash, bank, AR/AP, payroll liabilities, grants, capital assets).
Prepare audit‑ready schedules, PBC lists, and documentation; coordinate with external auditors.
Drive grant management improvements.
Support budget development and amendments; tie‑out to GL, position control, and CIP.
Mentor staff; implement cross‑training and coverage plans for critical functions (payroll, AP, cash receipting).
Essential Duties
Plan, assign, review, and evaluate work of professional/technical staff across accounting and reporting division.
Manage general ledger, chart of accounts, and period/year‑end close; ensure GAAP/GASB compliance.
Maintain capital asset accounting (additions, disposals, CIP to asset conversion, depreciation).
Lead grant accounting and compliance; prepare reimbursement requests and maintain auditable records.
Prepare or supervise preparation of statements, schedules, and notes for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) or equivalent reports.
Support development of the budget (citywide roll‑ups, fund statements, narratives, position schedules) and mid‑year updates.
Monitor internal controls and segregation of duties; implement corrective actions and training.
Coordinate with IT/Systems on financial system improvements (e.g., Tyler MUNIS, ClearGov, clearing accounts and import templates).
Build a culture of professional, timely, and constructive communication with departments and external partners.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible governmental accounting/finance experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory or lead role.
Licenses/Certifications (Highly Desired):
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO); Valid California Class C Driver License (or ability to obtain).
Knowledge:
GAAP and GASB standards for governmental entities; fund accounting; ACFR preparation; bank reconciliations; grants and federal compliance; public agency procurement and disbursement practices; financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Tyler Munis, ClearGov); advanced Excel.
Ability:
Plan and deliver a 6‑month stabilization plan with clear milestones; analyze complex financial data, diagnose issues, and implement practical controls and process improvements; lead, coach, and evaluate staff; manage multiple deadlines; communicate clearly with executives, staff, auditors, and the public.
Preferred Qualifications
Municipal finance experience in a California city or special district.
Experience leading external audits and publishing ACFRs.
Implementation or optimization of Tyler MUNIS modules (GL, AP, AR/UB, Payroll, Fixed Assets).
Retired Annuitant from CA cities.
Information for Retired Annuitants If you are a CalPERS Retired Annuitant, the maximum of 960 hours can be worked within a fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). Non‑paid or volunteer hours cannot be used to exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year.
Benefits Paid sick leave will be accrued in accordance with the Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Martinez is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. The City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disabilities in conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Overview Maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. This position is not eligible for City benefits. Paid sick leave will be accrued in accordance with the Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act. The City invites all qualified candidates to apply; hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Key Priorities
Lead month‑end/quarter‑end close; clear reconciliations (cash, bank, AR/AP, payroll liabilities, grants, capital assets).
Prepare audit‑ready schedules, PBC lists, and documentation; coordinate with external auditors.
Drive grant management improvements.
Support budget development and amendments; tie‑out to GL, position control, and CIP.
Mentor staff; implement cross‑training and coverage plans for critical functions (payroll, AP, cash receipting).
Essential Duties
Plan, assign, review, and evaluate work of professional/technical staff across accounting and reporting division.
Manage general ledger, chart of accounts, and period/year‑end close; ensure GAAP/GASB compliance.
Maintain capital asset accounting (additions, disposals, CIP to asset conversion, depreciation).
Lead grant accounting and compliance; prepare reimbursement requests and maintain auditable records.
Prepare or supervise preparation of statements, schedules, and notes for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) or equivalent reports.
Support development of the budget (citywide roll‑ups, fund statements, narratives, position schedules) and mid‑year updates.
Monitor internal controls and segregation of duties; implement corrective actions and training.
Coordinate with IT/Systems on financial system improvements (e.g., Tyler MUNIS, ClearGov, clearing accounts and import templates).
Build a culture of professional, timely, and constructive communication with departments and external partners.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible governmental accounting/finance experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory or lead role.
Licenses/Certifications (Highly Desired):
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO); Valid California Class C Driver License (or ability to obtain).
Knowledge:
GAAP and GASB standards for governmental entities; fund accounting; ACFR preparation; bank reconciliations; grants and federal compliance; public agency procurement and disbursement practices; financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Tyler Munis, ClearGov); advanced Excel.
Ability:
Plan and deliver a 6‑month stabilization plan with clear milestones; analyze complex financial data, diagnose issues, and implement practical controls and process improvements; lead, coach, and evaluate staff; manage multiple deadlines; communicate clearly with executives, staff, auditors, and the public.
Preferred Qualifications
Municipal finance experience in a California city or special district.
Experience leading external audits and publishing ACFRs.
Implementation or optimization of Tyler MUNIS modules (GL, AP, AR/UB, Payroll, Fixed Assets).
Retired Annuitant from CA cities.
Information for Retired Annuitants If you are a CalPERS Retired Annuitant, the maximum of 960 hours can be worked within a fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). Non‑paid or volunteer hours cannot be used to exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year.
Benefits Paid sick leave will be accrued in accordance with the Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Martinez is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. The City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disabilities in conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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