Finance Manager

Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, the Finance Manager assists the Finance Director by managing and directing the finance operations for the city,the Utility Billing Supervisor and Finance Specialists.

• Directs and manages the Finance Specialists by providing oversight into the day-to-day financial operations to include, but not limited to, the City's Accounts Payable procedures, Payroll Entry, Tax Deposits and Benefits
• Directs and manages the Utility Billing Supervisor by providing oversight for the Utility Billing Department to include, but not limited to, billing and collection of water, sewer, and garbage revenues.
• Assists the Finance Director with managing, supervising, and coordinating the activities and operations of the City's financial activities.
• Reviews all accounting functions in the Government Accounting System: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash receipts, business tax, community development, fixed assets, investment, and debt.
• Reviews interim reports, performs reconciliations, prepares, and processes month-end reports, journal entries, and works with auditors.
• Participates in the development and administration of the City's annual operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
• Conducts financial research and analysis and coordinates activities relating to the City's budget process, including managing, and coordinating all aspects of the budget process.
• Administer and monitor approved budget allocations, revenues, and expenditures; prepare periodic reports, and recommend budget adjustments, as necessary.
• Review and analyze departmental budget requests and make recommendations for approval or modification.
• Assists the Finance Director in the preparation of the City's Annual Operations & Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan budget documents.
• Perform financial analysis and research, prepare reports, and make recommendations based on findings.
• Assist with the preparation of staff reports and resolutions for presentation to the City Council
• Assist with analyzing and projecting the City's cash flow needs and assist with determining strategies to maintain sufficient bank funds to assure City payment of expenditures while maximizing interest earnings.
• Coordinate and oversee the City's daily banking activities, including the receipt and recording of payments, and the allocation of charges throughout the city.
• Assist with identifying discrepancies, reconciliation and preparing adjustments on financial reports and documents.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of internal control processes and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

• A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible and professional governmental accounting experience.

• Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP) related to municipal finance administration and development.
• Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge and experience in working within the guidelines of the State's Sunshine laws.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and quickly act upon data related to the City's finances.
• Ability to evaluate complex financial and operational management issues and develop solutions.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive fiscal, financial, and budget analysis and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to interact effectively with various levels of constituents including elected officials, citizens, business interests,…