Location : Cathedral City, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE
Job Number: 26-30
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON-REP
Description(To establish an eligibility list)
This recruitment will remain open until sufficient qualified applications are received and may close without prior notice.
It is in the candidate's best interest to apply immediately!
THE POSITIONUnder general direction, manages and coordinates designated staff and all or parts of assigned functions of the City's accounting, accounts payable and receivables, budgeting, cash management, debt management, financial management/reporting, licensing, payroll, and procurement/purchasing, including the Housing Successor Agency, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, the Public Finance Authority, and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation (CURC).
TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPositions in this classification typically perform a range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:
- Manages, organizes, supervises and performs the functions and activities of City's designated finance and accounting operations and functions.
- Participates in the development and implementation of short and long-term goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to financial and accounting matters.
- Establishes procedures, documentation and internal controls related to assigned functions.
- Reviews, analyzes and reconciles reports prepared by accountants; reviews and recommends staff reports related to accounting; prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
- Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of professional, technical and clerical support staff; selects staff and provides training and professional development; assigns work activities and projects, monitors workflow and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
- Oversees and participates in the preparation of general purpose and technical financial statements for the City; manages the preparation, maintenance, verification, and reconciliation of a wide variety of accounting, analytical, statistical or narrative reports required by City administration and federal, state, and private agencies.
- Participates in the development and oversees administration and prepares the biennial (or annual)City budget and department/program budgets.
- Coordinates the use of the City's enterprise financial system; trains staff in system operation and capabilities; recommends system enhancements; and assists in the interface/coordination with other departments.
- Assists various federal, state and private auditors in the audit of the City's financial records.
- Interprets and applies legal concepts and advanced accounting principles and standards to accounting and financial operations.
- Coordinates accounting and finance activities with other divisions and departments to ensure proper interface of transactions and adjustments.
- Analyzes fiscal and accounting problems, identifies alternate solutions, projects consequences of proposed actions, and implements recommendations in support of City and Department goals and objectives.
- Performs internal audits and analysis of internal controls and associated systems.
- Provides highly complex staff assistance to the Financial Services Director.
- Establishes, fosters and maintains a cooperative working environment and motivates, trains and evaluates staff to achieve high quality performance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSAny combination of training and experience that provides the above listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way of qualifying would be:
- Equivalent to a bachelor's and/or master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, business/public administration, economics or a closely related field;
- A minimum of four years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a governmental or public agency setting with demonstrated leadership experience through project coordination, team leadership, or committee work.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct supervisory experience is desirable.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is a plus.
TO VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION, CLICK HERE.SELECTION PROCESS1. Application Review: A completed City of Cathedral City employment application is required. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification. Application review will begin immediately and will be screened on basis of relevant education, training, and experience.
2. Examination Phase: Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, and interview evaluation.
3. Establishment of Eligibility List: Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list pending further review by the department head and other qualifying procedures.
Notifications will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process) to the email listed on your on-line application.
What's Next? Apply today!
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City provides an outstanding benefits plan that includes:
- Bilingual pay
- CalPERS Health Insurance plus other Benefits
- CalPERS Retirement
- Certification and Education Incentives
- Deferred Compensation
- Educational Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Holidays
- Life Insurance | Long Term Disability
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Accrual
- Wellness
Benefit description per bargaining unit are available for review on the City's website
- General Unit
- Cathedral City Professional Firefighters Association
- Cathedral City Fire Management Association
- Cathedral City Police Officer Association
- Cathedral City Police Management Association
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information, and reference to resume or application may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Please indicate highest level of education completed.
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Some college
- High school diploma
- Other
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If you possess a degree, please indicate the area of emphasis.
- Accounting or Finance
- Business/Public Administration
- Economics
- Closely related field
- No degree
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How many years of professional accounting experience do you possess?
- Four or more years
- Three years
- Two years
- One year or less
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How many years of experience do you have working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system? Please list each ERP system you have used (e.g., Tyler Munis, Workday, SAP, Oracle) and the number of years of experience with each.
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