Finance Project Manager - LIMITED Duration

Now Hiring : Project Manager Finance (Temporary, Limited Duration)

The City of Martinez is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead stabilization efforts within our Financial Reporting and General Ledger Division. Working under general direction, this temporary role will oversee accounting operations, grants compliance, budget support, and financial reporting while advancing audit readiness, strengthening internal controls, and mentoring staff through cross-training and process improvements.

Under general direction, the Project Manager plans, organizes, and supervises day-to-day operations of the City's Financial Reporting / General Ledger Division, including accounting, grants compliance, budget support, and financial reporting. The position stabilizes operations, advances audit readiness, strengthens internal controls, and builds technical redundancy (cross-training) across the team. Maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. This position is not eligible for City benefits. Paid sick leave will be accrued in accordance with the Healthy Workplaces / Healthy Families Act of 2014 (Assembly Bill1522) (Does not apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants).

City of Martinez invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however, pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Key Priorities

• Lead month-end / quarter-end close; clear reconciliations (cash, bank, AR / AP, payroll liabilities, grants, capital assets).
• Prepare audit-ready schedules, PBC lists, and documentation; coordinate with external auditors.
• Drive grant management improvements
• Support budget development and amendments; tie-out to GL, position control, and CIP.
• Mentor staff; implement cross-training and coverage plans for critical functions (payroll, AP, cash receipting).

Essential Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business / Public Administration, or a related field. Experience : Five (5) years of increasingly responsible governmental accounting / finance experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory or lead role. Licenses / Certifications (Highly Desired)

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Preferred Qualifications

Selection Process

Application Screening : Applications, resumes, supplemental questionnaire and / or other required documentation will be evaluated on a comparative basis. Those individuals whose materials best indicate possession of the stated requirements, may be invited to continue to the next step in the selection process.

Supplemental Questionnaire : All applicants are required to complete the questionnaire. This questionnaire will be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position.

Disabled Applicants : The Human Resources Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate disabled applicants. Please advise the Division of any special needs in advance of the examination.

Verification of Employment Eligibility : As mandated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all candidates offered employment after November 6, 1986, must provide written proof that establishes identity and eligibility to work in the United States. This is accomplished by completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and producing acceptable documents including but not limited to, United States Passport; State-issued Driver's License; Social Security Card; Birth Certificate; other acceptable documents that establish identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

The City of Martinez is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disabilities in conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.