City of Chino
We’re Hiring!
Join the City of Chino and Shape the Future
Are you a proactive problem‑solver ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in fast‑paced, creative environments where your ideas matter? If so, join our team as a full‑time Accounting Manager !
The City of Chino offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. For more information, please click on the image below:
Who We Are
The City of Chino is a vibrant place to live, work, and play, that is recognized for its integrity and dedication to public service. Together we take pride in providing quality, caring service to our community. The City of Chino pursues excellence in all facets of our operations and services, guided by the following Organizational Values:
Commitment to Our Community
Integrity & Accountability
Fiscal Responsibility
Partnerships & Teamwork
Innovation
Communication & Engagement
Finance Department is responsible for managing the City’s fiscal operations and ensuring sound financial practices in compliance with state and federal laws. The Department budgeting, accounting, cash management, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll utility billing to support effective financial planning and service delivery. Divisions within Finance handle critical tasks such as budget development, procurement, financial reporting, revenue administration, and investment, all aimed at maintaining a strong financial foundation. Committed to efficiency and accuracy, the Finance team plays a key role in managing public funds and enabling the City to provide high‑quality services to the community.
What You’ll Do
As our new Accounting Manager , you will:
Manage and oversee Accounting Division operations including payroll, cash receipts, fixed assets, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance with governmental standards, and of financial processes.
Lead and develop staff, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and implementing corrective actions to maintain a high‑performing team.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, including Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and internal audits; and coordinate with external auditors to prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Analyze and improve financial systems and procedures, recommending and implementing process enhancements, monitoring trends in municipal finance, and addressing sensitive issues or operational challenges as needed.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
Inspires and leads a high‑performing Accounting Division, shapes policies, and fosters a collaborative, results‑driven work environment.
Ensures the City’s financial integrity, applies GAAP and GASB standards, monitors internal controls, analyzes fiscal data, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations.
Drives continuous improvement and effective communication, streamlines processes, prepares clear reports, and represents the City to governmental agencies, community groups, and key stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
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 from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible government finance experience, including two years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standing office equipment, including a computer.
Operate a motor vehicle and visit various community sites.
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 10 pounds.
Ready to Apply?
All applicants are required to apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chinoca. The closing date is 11:59 PM on Monday, December 15, 2025. Let’s build something amazing together.
Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Resumes and cover letters may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information, but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Human Resources Analyst/Risk Management Analyst, Genevieve Hughes at ghughes@cityofchino.org.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The City of Chino is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Department at (909) 334-3274. Requests should be made three business days in advance.
Prospective employees selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and a background check, including professional reference checks. The background check, paid for by the City, also includes Live Scan fingerprinting through the Department of Justice.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
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