Amended to update the application deadline 

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.    

Application Opening: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open until Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
Compensation Range: $159,224 to $203,164
Recruitment ID:  PBT-0932-142236
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service  

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

We invite you to learn more about the three workplace core values we live and embrace every day here at Public Works, visit our site here: Respect, Integrity, and Responsiveness.

Public Works currently has a vacancy for the position of Accounting Manager (0932 Manager IV) within our Finance and Administration Division.

The Finance and Administration Division
The Finance and Administration Division of San Francisco Public Works serves as the backbone of the department with an administrative portfolio that provides budget, capital planning, analytics, performance management, contract administration and information technology support services.

With the direction of the Finance Manager, as an Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for leading and supporting a unit comprised of approximately forty (40) professional Accountants and Analysts.  You will also ensure efficient and effective application of financial transactions, policies, and procedures to meet short-term and long-term objectives and internal controls in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB).

Important and Essential Duties:
Your duties as Accounting Manager (0932 Manager IV) may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Provide leadership and guidance to staff while directing all aspects of accounting functions, including fixed asset and debt accounting, capital project and grant accounting, as well as accounting operations including cash receipts and accounts payable units.
• Using financial systems, such as PeopleSoft Financial Management and Supply Chain Management, and related applications to ensure efficient and accurate application of financial transactions; direct financial systems and related applications issues; support department efforts associated with improving the citywide financial system.
• Maintaining, analyzing and developing accounting policies, procedures, and methodologies, recommending changes as necessary.
• Managing and ensuring that accounting requirements of revenue bond covenants are met.
• Applying complex accounting methods and theories to record transactions in accordance following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) for accounting operations and fixed assets.
• Leading and supporting internal and external audits.
• Representing Public Works in City-wide steering committees.
• Developing and implementing procedures for fixed asset management.
• Directing and resolving project management and contractor issues related to fiscal policies.
• Leading, developing and managing staff working in accounting and auditing functions while identifying coaching and training resources to improve performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Finance, Public Policy, or a closely related field: 

Experience: 
Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional-level accounting experience in a medium or large organization, of which three (3) years must include experience supervising professionals in the accounting field.

Substitution: Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year. One year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units.

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License
• Experience monitoring operating and capital projects, with multiple funding sources in a large organization. 
• Accounting experience with a large organization conducting construction projects.  

Verification:
Please make sure your application is complete and demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 

Note: Any misrepresentation or falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Valid Driver’s License: Applicants must possess a valid Class C driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role. 

What else should I know?

SELECTION PROCEDURE/EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight 100%):
Candidates deemed qualified will be invited to participate in an examination designed to measure their relative knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas, which may include, but not be limited to: knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations in the areas of the job; management ability, supervisory ability, problem-solving ability, analytical ability, interpersonal ability and written communication ability.

Note: Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Supplemental Questionnaire examination to be ranked on the eligible list.

Eligible List/Score Report:
Once you pass the exam, you will be placed on an eligible list and given a score and a rank. The duration of the eligible list will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification:
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this exam will be “Rule of the List”.

Post-Eligible List:
Candidates will be invited to interview based on test scores and experience that most closely matches the responsibilities of the position determined from a review of the application materials.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/.

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Lateef Taylor, at [email protected].

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.