Accounting Manager

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.

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**

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• **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
• Leave and Holidays Policy
• Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• 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)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
• Retirement Benefits
• Nevada PERS (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
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
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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

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.

City of Henderson, Nevada

Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees

Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability – Up to 60% of Base Wage If Approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 of 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program – 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare – Employee and City each pay 1.45%

FINANCIAL EDUCATION

• Comprehensive and confidential employer-paid financial counseling benefit with a financial education vendor
• Financial education seminar series

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employee’s wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions
• Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
• Management Staff - $2,000 annually
• Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
• Second year through fifth calendar years of service – 17.42 hours per month
• Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service – 20.59 hours per month
• Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond – 23.75 hours per month
• Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

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BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan – new/hire employees only
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• IRC 125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) – Medical and Dependent Care
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital

Indemnity

• Long Term Care + Life Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 09/26