Salary : $9,261.20 - $11,195.60 Monthly
Location : City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Management Services
Division: Finance
Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 AM Pacific

DEFINITION/SELECTION PROCESS
THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR A CURRENT VACANCY. Interested qualified employees must submit online City application by the filing deadline -- NO paper applications will be accepted.
The City reserves the right to stop accepting applications prior to the posted deadline, if sufficient numbers of qualified applications are received. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The recruitment is officially closed once it has been removed from the City's website.
If you forget your password, have application login problems, or get an error message during the application process, please call the NeoGov helpline at 1-855-524-5627 for assistance.
Under direction, the Financial Services Manager is responsible to plan and manage the City's accounting activities, including general ledger accounting, cost accounting, project accounting, and auditing; to assist with investments of City funds, budget preparation and administration, financial planning and reporting, and utility billing; and to perform other work as required.
The Financial Services Manager reports to the Management Services Director and oversees the accounting and utility accounting /billing function to ensure that the financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
EXAMINATION PROCESS: Based upon screening of the City application, résumé, and responses to supplemental questions, applicants whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the examination process. This process may include, but is not limited to written examination, panel interview and/or performance examination, which consists of an evaluation of some of the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and job-related experience listed below. Those candidates who pass the examination process are placed on an eligibility list from which the final selection will be

made.
SELECTION PROCESS: As authorized by City policy, applicants being considered for hire in this position are subject to fingerprinting for purposes of investigating criminal history background, as part of the employment screening process. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination (based upon job-related physical standards) by a City designated physician.
Failure in any one part of the examination or selection processes will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties and/or may be required to perform specific additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices

Organizes, coordinates, and plans the accounting activities of the City with the Accounting & Revenue Manager, to include auditing and financial reporting functions; organizes, coordinates, and plans the Enterprise Funds accounting activities, to include budget assistance and review, financial projections and rates presentation, asset management, year-end closing and financial presentation, and contract management; consults and advises staff on financial policies; ensures adherence to appropriate accounting and control procedures and documentation; prepares or reviews various financial reports to the State Controller's office and other government agencies; assists in the selection and evaluation of subordinate staff; provides or coordinates staff training; coordinates year-end closing and annual audit of the City; assists in the preparation of the comprehensive annual financial report; develops and evaluates accounting practices, policies and procedures; assists in the receipt, interpretation, analysis and summary of budget requests; assists in the preparation of materials, charts and graphics for budget hearings and workshops; assists in long-range budget planning; serves as technical and professional advisor and provides staff support to the Management Services Director; and performs other related duties as required.

If you are unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, either with or without reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (805) 875-8208.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
License Required: Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license.
Education/Experience: Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field and three years of increasingly responsible professional level experience in general and utility accounting, investment analysis, budget, financial administration experience, preferably at an administrative level with a municipality.
Knowledge of:

• Municipal finance, accounting, budgeting and auditing principles, practices, procedures and methods
• Investment principles and procedures
• Regulations affecting municipal finance
• Governmental taxation and revenues
• Budget preparation and control, including program budgeting accounting systems and equipment
• Computer concepts and systems application and control
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Principles and practices of supervision and training

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the operations of the Financial Services Division
• Develop budget preparation and control procedures, forms, and schedules
• Assist in the preparation of accurate budget estimates and budgets and assist in maintaining budgetary controls
• Assist in the analysis and estimating of future revenues and expenditures
• Perform statistical and financial analysis
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Read, understand, interpret and implement complex laws, rules, regulations, requirements, procedures and policies
• Understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with outside agencies, officials, employees and the public

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical: Strength category: Light-exert force to 20 pounds occasionally, or 10 pounds frequently, or negligible force constantly. May involve significant standing, walking, pushing and/or pulling. Frequent fingering, typing. Occasional to frequent standing; occasional walking, sitting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, handling, gripping, grasping, twisting at the waist, reaching at, above and below shoulder level, extending neck upward, downward and side to side, climbing stairs. On rare occasion, climbing ladders, crouching, kneeling. Vision: Visual acuity which could be corrected sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position; average depth perception needed. Hearing: Effectively hear/comprehend oral instructions and communication.
Mental/Psychological: Work cooperatively and interact appropriately with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public, management, staff, City officials, consultants, and vendors; utilize complex reading, writing, and math skills; read and interpret complex data; communicate effectively orally and in writing; thoroughly analyze and solve problems; investigate and resolve interpersonal conflicts; exercise sound judgment; respond quickly to changing priorities; perform effective multi-tasking; work under pressure; establish priorities and work within deadlines.
The information herein does not either constitute an expressed or implied contract.
These provisions are subject to change without notice.