Salary : $123,096.00 - $149,628.00 Annually
Location : Corona, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-18-08
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

Step into a leadership role that shapes the financial future of the City of Corona. As our next Accounting Manager, you'll guide critical fiscal operations, strengthen internal controls, support strategic initiatives, and ensure the City continues to thrive with integrity, transparency, and innovation!
The ideal candidate is a strategic, forward-thinking financial professional who brings a strong command of governmental accounting and a commitment to excellence in public service. They are an effective leader who empowers their team, fosters collaboration, and drives high-quality work through clear communication and sound decision-making. This candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, anticipates challenges, and proactively develops solutions that strengthen internal controls, enhance financial reporting, and support long-range fiscal planning. They demonstrate integrity, adaptability, and a high level of professionalism while confidently navigating complex financial operations, regulatory requirements, and Citywide partnerships.
Key Characteristics

• Strategic thinker with a strong command of municipal finance.
• Collaborative leader who motivates, develops, and empowers professional accounting staff.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with the ability to see beyond the numbers to identify trends, risks, and solutions.
• Adaptable professional who can manage multiple high-impact projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Clear and confident communicator who can translate complex financial data into meaningful insight for departments, leadership, and stakeholders.

Education & 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal or public-sector fiscal management, including accounting, budgeting, purchasing, financial reporting, public debt, and investment portfolio administration.
• Four years of supervisory or management experience overseeing professional accounting staff.
• CPA certification required; GFOA certification highly desirable.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting, internal controls, auditing, financial reporting, debt issuance, and budget administration.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, accounting software, spreadsheets, databases, and related financial applications.
• Ability to analyze financial data, forecast trends, and prepare clear, comprehensive financial statements and reports.
• Skilled in developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, including coaching, training, team building, and performance evaluation.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects, meet strict deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present financial concepts clearly to staff, management, elected officials, and the public.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical financial stewardship.

The position is FLSA Exempt - ineligible for overtime compensation.

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Application ProcessApplications will be accepted through Thursday, August 27, at 11:59 p.m., and applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early, as late submissions will not be accepted. After the initial screening, candidates who demonstrate the most desirable qualifications may be invited to a virtual HireVue interview. In-person oral interview, tentatively scheduled for the Week of Monday, September 7, 2026. Top-scoring candidates from the interview process may be placed on an eligibility list used to fill the Accounting Manager position. The selected candidate may be required to successfully complete a reference and background check, including livescan, and must pass a pre-employment medical examination with drug and alcohol screening.
Internal candidates must ensure their application is fully updated to reflect their current position with the City and all previous City positions held. Incomplete or outdated applications may result in disqualification during the review process. Internal candidates may also be required to participate in all components of the selection and pre-employment process, depending on departmental review and position requirements.

CommunityA City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

The OrganizationThe City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

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PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES CITY PAID BENEFITS*

For a complete explanation of benefits, benefit eligibility, and restrictions, please refer to the current City Council Resolution Governing Compensation and Benefits of Non-Represented Management Group Employees. In case any information is contained herein that conflicts with the provisions of the Resolution, the Resolution shall prevail.

RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The City does not participate in Social Security, but the City does pay the employee's mandatory contribution to the Medicare Program. The City offers two retirement formulas based on the employee's current CalPERS membership status. The 2.7% @ 55 for miscellaneous or 3% @ 50 for safety, single highest year of service retirement formula will be applied to employees hired prior to January 1, 2013, and those current CalPERS members with no significant break in PERS-qualified employment. The 2% @ 62 for miscellaneous or 2.7% @ 57 for safety, three-year average retirement formula will be applied to those employees with a significant break in PERS-qualified employment and those who have not formerly been a member of CalPERS or another retirement program with which CalPERS has a reciprocal relationship. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA.

ANNUAL LEAVE & HOLIDAYS: Annual Leave hours earned are posted to each employee's account every bi-weekly pay period. Employees shall accrue Annual Leave as outlined in the Management Resolution. Please refer to page 15 of the most current Resolution by clicking There are 13 paid holidays per calendar year, for a total of 130 hours.

IN LIEU LEAVE: The City will provide executive leave for exempt Management Group employees in lieu of compensation for overtime. Exempt Management Group employees shall be granted Executive Leave of one hundred twenty (120) hours during any fiscal year, regardless of the employee's particular work schedule.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457(b)) PLAN: Employees may make voluntary salary deferrals to a Nationwide plan. Employee contribution limits are defined by law. The City shall provide Tier II employees one hundred and fifty dollars ($150) per quarter into their deferred compensation (457(b) or 401(a)) plan account.
Additionally, the City shall make a matching contribution into an employee's deferred compensation (457(b) or 401(a)) account at the end of each quarter in an amount equal to that deposited by the employee, not to exceed nineteen hundred dollars ($1,900) per calendar year. Employees who do not open a deferred compensation account will not receive a City contribution.

RETIRED HEALTH SAVINGS:The City shall deposit $375.00 per quarter into each Tier II Employee's Nationwide Retirement Health Savings Account.
AUTO ALLOWANCE/ASSIGNED CITY VEHICLE: Eligible classifications designated by the City Manager may receive up to a $480/month auto allowance or an assigned City-maintained vehicle.

BILINGUAL PAY: The City shall pay $322.50 per month to a qualified employee for Bilingual Pay. An employee receiving Bilingual Pay will be required to speak the alternative language in the course and scope of their employment and may be asked to assist in translating, even if unrelated to their specific job duties.

LONGEVITY PAY: After 5 years of service, an employee will receive $1,400.00 annually. After 10 years of service, the amount increases to $1,600.00 annually. After 15 years of service, the amount increases to $1,800.00 annually. After 20 years of service, the amount increases to $2,000.00 annually.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City currently contracts with CalPERS (PEMHCA) to offer employees a choice from multiple HMO and PPO plans. For detailed plan and rate information, click The City provides a Medical Allowance to employees to be used for the purpose of purchasing City health coverage for the employee and their eligible dependents, as follows:

• $1,027.00 per month for employees electing Employee Only coverage;
• $2,053.00 per month for employees electing Employee Plus One Dependent coverage; or
• $2,708.00 per month for employees electing Employee Plus Two or More Dependents coverage.

In lieu of receiving the Medical Allowance, an employee may elect to receive an allocation to the Cafeteria Plan according to the following schedule:

• $200.00 per month for Employee Only;
• $400.00 per month for Employee Plus One Dependent; or
• $600.00 per month for Employee Plus Two or More Dependents.

DENTAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers HMO and PPO dental insurance through Delta Dental. Any unused funds from the Medical Allowance may be used towards dental insurance; the employee pays any remaining premiums.

VISION INSURANCE: The City currently offers vision insurance through Eye Med. Any unused funds from the Medical Allowance may be used towards vision insurance; the employee pays any remaining premiums.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: Employees may contribute, with pre-tax dollars, to a medical reimbursement account and/or dependent care account to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses.

DISABILITY INSURANCE: The City provides short-term and long-term disability insurance to each employee.

LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a term life insurance policy to each employee in an amount equal to 5½ times the employee's annual basic earnings to a maximum of $750,000. The City also provides a life insurance policy to retirees, until age 70, in the amount of $50,000.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM: The City provides to all employees this comprehensive program designed to help employees and their family members tackle personal and/or emotional challenges.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: For education plans approved in writing by the City on or after November 14, 2017, the City shall reimburse employees for the costs (tuition and books) up to a maximum amount equivalent to the California State University fee schedule for tuition per semester, with a lifetime maximum amount of $10,000 per employee.

* DISCLAIMER: City-paid benefits are set forth in the most current version of the Resolution of City Council between the City of Corona and the Non-represented Management Group Employees, which can be viewed on the City's website (www.coronaca.gov). In the event of any conflict between the above summary of City-paid benefits and any terms or conditions contained in the most current version of the Resolution, the terms and conditions set forth in the Resolution shall control for purposes of this recruitment.
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