Accounting Manager

Salary : $103,764.40 - $155,646.60 Annually
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 0650NOV26-P-EL
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 11/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Overview
This is an open and continuous recruitment which may close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Accounting Manager in the Finance Department. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under limited supervision, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of multiple sections of the Finance Department; manages the City's investment portfolio, investment of special funds, cash flow, and bond proceeds; and provides responsible and complex support to the Chief Financial Officer; and performs related work as required.

Note: Pursuant to the Henderson City Charter, this is an unclassified position not covered by the City of Henderson Civil Service Rules. This means that the incumbent's employment is at-will, and may be terminated with or without cause or notice, at any time by the incumbent or the City.

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Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Range of $$103,764.40 - $155,646.60 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity*
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
• Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus**
• *Click here to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy
• **Contingent upon the City's financial health and subject to availability of funds as determined by the City (subject to change)
• Work-Life Balance
  • The City of Henderson requires employees to reside in the state of Nevada with the capability of reporting to an on-site location timely, if required
  • Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
  • The expected schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 5:30pm
  • This position may be eligible for remote work up
  • Work schedules and remote work opportunities are subject to change.

• This option for remote work is only available for incumbents who have completed their probation or qualifying period

• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Retirement Benefits
    • (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
      • Deferred Compensation Matching Program Available - employee contributions will be matched on a per-pay-period basis until the employee reaches their respective deferred compensation match limit
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  • Employer Paid Financial Wellness Benefits and Education
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Program, and much more!
  • ***Click to review all City Employee Benefits

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a related field
• Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience for a large organization, four (4) years of which were at a supervisory or management level
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
• Desirable: Experience in professional accounting work with a municipal government
• Desirable: CPA certification
• Desirable: Master's degree in a related field

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Resume*
3) Copy of a current and valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License, Certified Public Finance Administrator (CPFA) License, and/or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) License (if applicable)*

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Initial Interview (unstructured interview) - Dates to be determined
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview (unstructured interview) - Dates to be determined
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the interview dates/times/locations (if best-qualified) after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada and/or available via Microsoft Teams to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.