Finance Manager

Finance Manager - 11242 Overview

The primary purpose of the Finance Manager position is to assist the Assistant Controller with management and oversight of the accounting division including accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and grants. This position will be responsible for performing administrative and supervisory level work planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the activities of financial reporting for governmental and proprietary accounting activities within the Finance Department.

Prepare various reports to include financial statements, management reports, regulatory reports, and operational reports

Oversee the reconciliation of the funds/accounts

Analyze financial data to help guide decision-making processes to include variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial projections

Communicate to Finance Leadership any issues and provide resolution

Monitor for effectiveness, provides guidance and ensures compliance with department policies, procedures and service level agreements

Develop and recommend appropriate policy and process changes throughout the City to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Provide detailed account analysis and information including comparatives to budget

Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly federal and state filings

Prepare and coordinate the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit with the external auditors

Ensure that financial activities adhere to established policies

Coordinate with auditors during internal or external audits to ensure financial

transparency and accountability

Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; and advising management on needed actions

Assist in maintaining and enhancing internal controls to safeguard the financial resources

Maintain professional and technical knowledge and skills by keeping license/certification current, If applicable

Oversee and direct the day-to-day workflow distribution among staff and timely

and accurate monthly financial reports for Executive Management

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report to ensure Service Level Agreements are met and section is in compliance with department goals and objectives

Develop, review and maintain Financial Reporting policies and procedures

Act as a resource and liaison between division and various departments within the City as well as external contacts by providing high-level accounting expertise,

support and guidance to resolve complex issues, as well as daily accounting issues

Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required

Train, direct and evaluate the assigned staff

Manage the activities of assigned staff by scheduling tasks, offering advice and guidance with assigned projects

Ensure that deadlines are met

Develop strong working relationships with other Departments and agencies

Interview, select, supervise, develop, train, evaluate, counsel and if necessary, discipline personnel according to established City policies, procedures and guidelines

Evaluate training needs for the team and ensure that staff Is provided adequate training through attendance to City classes, on the job training or other external training courses

Train new personnel with the uses and applications of various posting and reporting duties

Ensure processes are documented and staff are properly trained to minimize audit findings

Meet with assigned staff on weekly 1:1 meetings and quarterly meetings to review performance (discuss progress, areas for improvement and make adjustments as needed)

Implement activities that will increase employee…