ATC Manager (County Promotional)*

County of San Bernardino, CA

$109K — $156K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in governmental accounting or auditing roles, with a focus on supervisory positions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, with sufficient accounting coursework.
  • Active California Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license can substitute for educational requirements.
  • Experience managing complex accounting operations with system-driven workflows is highly desirable.
  • Preferred: Master's degree and additional accounting certifications (CIA, CFE, CCSA, CISA).

Responsibilities

  • Plan and organize financial audits and compliance checks.
  • Review and evaluate audit reports, providing feedback to management.
  • Manage essential functions like collections, payroll, and accounts payable.
  • Supervise the preparation of complex statistical and financial reports.
  • Advise on audit findings and implement recommendations for improvements.

Benefits

  • Annual stipend of $750 for maintaining CPA certification.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance options available.
  • Variety of voluntary benefits to support work-life balance.
  • Modified Benefits Option (MBO) offers a wage differential for flexibility.
Full Job Description
Salary : $109,428.80 - $156,312.00 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-01668-01
Department: Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector
Opening Date: 09/05/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt

The Job
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, or Special District employees who hold a regular, intern, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, or Work Experience Program (WEX) position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to six (6) months from the end of their assignment.

Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.
The Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector's (ATC) office is recruiting for an Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Manager to plan, organize, and administer specialized accounting or auditing functions. Essential duties include planning and scheduling financial, compliance, and operational audits; reviewing and evaluating audit reports; advising management on audit findings and recommendations; managing county-wide functions including collections, payroll, accounts payable, general accounting, auditing, disaster claiming, or property tax; and supervising the preparation of a variety of statistical and accounting, auditing, budget, cost allocation reports and financial statements.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
Certified Public Accountant Stipend - $750 annual CPA stipend for employees who attain and maintain a valid CPA License.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The County also offers an alternativeModified Benefits Option (MBO)that provides a wage differential.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education.

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE OPTION REQUIREMENTS AND EDUCATION:

OPTION 1Must possess three (3) years of experience supervising professional-level accounting operations in one of the following areas: governmental accounting functions, accounts payable, payroll, cost accounting, property tax, intergovernmental fiscal relations, or auditing governmental functions.

OPTION 2Must possess two (2) years of experience as a Supervising Accountant/Auditor or Senior Supervising Accountant/Auditor within ATC.

-AND-

EDUCATIONMust possess a completed Bachelor's degree in Accounting OR Bachelor's degree in another field which must include 24 semester (36 quarter) units of accounting coursework and 24 semester (36 quarter) units of business related coursework.
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: An active California Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license may substitute for the education requirement. List your license number under the license/certification section of the application.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
EXPERIENCEAll work experience must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.
EDUCATIONQualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree and possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Control Self-Assessment (CCSA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation, as well as experience managing technically complex operations involving system-driven workflows and compliance with evolving statutory requirements, are highly desirable.

Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewedin lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, September 18, 2026.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, review the or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.



San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01

San Bernardino County Employment: This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, or Special District employees who hold a regular, intern, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, or Work Experience Program (WEX) position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment.

Are you a current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, or Special District employee (or separated within the last 6 months)?
Note: Your San Bernardino County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.
  • Yes
  • No

02

INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure proper evaluation.

(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
  • I have read and understand the above statements.

03

MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS: Indicate the option to which you meet the minimum requirements.

All relevant experience MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application.
  • Option 1 - Three (3) years of experience supervising professional-level accounting operations in qualifying area AND education/CPA.
  • Option 2 - Two (2) years of qualifying experience as a Supervising Accountant/Auditor or a Senior Supervising Accountant/Auditor within ATC AND education/CPA.
  • I do not possess the required experience and/or education/CPA.

04

Education/Coursework: If you do not have a bachelor's degree in accounting OR an active CPA license, be sure to submit or attach transcripts which must include 24 semester (36 quarter) units of accounting coursework and 24 semester (36 quarter) units of business related coursework. Indicate the manner in which you are submitting your documents.
  • I have attached all required documents to this application.
  • I will scan and email all required documents to [email protected], Subject: ATC Manager (26-01668-01).
  • N/A, I have a degree in accounting and/or CPA.

05

If your degree was completed outside of the United States, you must submit your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application; otherwise your application will not be considered.

  • I have uploaded my Education Equivalency Evaluation with my application.
  • The Education Equivalency does not apply to me.
  • I do not have my Education Equivalency Evaluation.

06

Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer and employment dates where you acquired your qualifying experience. If none, indicate "N/A."

Employer referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

07

Indicate which of the following best describes your experience supervising professional-level accounting operations:
  • 5 or more years
  • 3-4 years
  • 1-2 years
  • Less than 1 year
  • None of the above, I do not possess experience supervising professional-level accounting operations.

08

Indicate the major accounting areas in which you have supervisory experience.
  • Governmental Accounting
  • Governmental Auditing
  • Accounts Payable
  • Payroll
  • Property Tax
  • Cost Accounting
  • Other (Specify Below)
  • None

09

For each major accounting area selected in the above question which you indicated you have supervisory experience, list the following:
  • Your title
  • Number of years/months of experience
  • Number of and titles of positions supervised
  • Specify the area and describe your supervisory duties and responsibilities
  • Describe any experience with system-driven processes or operations governed by evolving statutory requirements
    If no experience, indicate "N/A."

    Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

  • 10

    Supervisory Tasks: Check which of the following supervisory tasks you performed while supervising professional level accounting or auditing staff.
    Experience referenced MUST be listed in the work experience section of your application.
    • Advise on work problems
    • Assign and review work
    • Train staff
    • Approve leave time
    • Change work schedules
    • Counsel on behavior problems
    • Give input on work performance evaluations
    • Write work performance evaluations for supervisor's signature
    • Write and sign work performance evaluations
    • Interview candidates for hiring
    • Recommend candidates for hiring
    • Make final hiring decisions
    • Recommend disciplinary actions
    • Carry out disciplinary actions (write reprimands, terminations, etc.)
    • None of the above

    11

    Supervisory Experience: Clearly demonstrate your experience where you functioned as a regular, ongoing supervisor (not as backup in case of absence). Include an example that demonstrates your leadership skills. Be sure to provided explicit details supporting your answers of each experience to include: position title, the dates of employment, and the number of people/titles of positions supervised, including the scope of your responsibilities for each work experience. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

    Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

    12

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