Finance Manager

Overview

Under general direction of and in collaboration with the Director of Finance this management position coordinates and supervises the day to day activities of the accounting division of the Finance Department; coordinates assigned program activities with other programs and outside agencies and organizations; provides professional, administrative and technical financial support to the Finance Department; may assume full responsibility for department activities in the absence of the Director of Finance;

and does other work as required.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assist the Director of Finance in the day-to-day operation of the Finance Department, including oversight of the following key functional areas: payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, employee benefits, budget, and grant accounting.
• Prepare reports for the federal, state and county government including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and its component parts.
• Oversee and supervise the Revenue Division (revenue counter/cashier), including all functions related to business license, utility billing, and parking citations.
• Assist in the development and administration of the City’s budget.
• Analyze and recommend revisions to accounting procedures.
• Supervise, train and evaluate personnel; ensure duties are performed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Periodically review City’s revenue and expense accounts to ensure accurate and efficient recording of all financial transactions.
• Perform quantitative and cost-benefit analysis for various projects.
• Review and provide recommended changes for various City and Finance Department procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of financial management reports and presentations.
• Assist in the administration of service contracts.
• Serve as a resource for assigned program activities; prepare financial and operation reports; and serve as liaison to the City auditors.
• Review monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• May assume full responsibility for the department in the absence of the Director of Finance.
• Provide information and resources to City officials and other organizations.
• Perform various special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Knowledge of
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• The principles and practices of governmental fund accounting, including payroll, employee benefits, fund management, budgeting and reporting.
• Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations regarding financial reporting and audits.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Budgetary processes, controls and systems.
• Laws and regulations relating to purchasing in a municipality.
• Techniques in the preparation of complex financial reports and analyses.
• Applications and principles of data processing and automated accounting and payroll systems.
• State and Federal grants administration.
• Experience in Redevelopment accounting and reporting.

Skills
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• Skills in word processing, general correspondence, spreadsheets, and reports using a personal computer and software applications.
• The ability to impart the need for quality customer service.

Ability to
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• Plan, supervise and administer the operation of complex financial activities.
• Supervise, train and evaluate professional, technical and clerical employees.
• Prepare accurate, clear, concise, complete and accurate financial statements, schedules, and reports.
• Work necessary hours and times to accomplish goals, objectives and required tasks.
• Analyze, interpret and explain program policies and procedures.
• Develop, revise, install and utilize manual and automated accounting systems and procedures.
• Prepare varied and complex financial statements and reports.
• Identify and implement proper internal controls over cash receipts, cash disbursements and payroll activities.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and be able to communicate effectively to the public.

• Respond in a timely…