Sunnyvale (pop. 157,000) is the seventh-largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and second largest in Santa Clara County. In addition to being a center of technology and innovation, Sunnyvale is a city of quiet family neighborhoods, a vibrant and thriving downtown, strong schools, and a diverse community. The Finance Department, with a budget of $16.1 million and 60.75 FTE employees, works to ensure the City’s excellent financial health.
 
Sunnyvale seeks an experienced finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment to serve as its next Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate brings a solid public sector accounting foundation and a combination of technical expertise, strong leadership, and interpersonal skills. They will have experience preparing the ACFR and state-mandated reports, as well as working with external auditors. Qualified candidates will have 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in public sector accounting and/or administrative analytical work including 3 years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity and a Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree, CPA license, and/or experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud is desired but not required. 
 
The salary range is $174,481-$218,102 DOQE + excellent benefits package. Closes on Sunday, September 13, 2026. To be considered for this opportunity, visit the City of Sunnyvale’s Human Resources Department website to submit an application and attach a cover letter.