Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Professional position responsible for managing key finance operations, assisting the Director in providing financial advice to the City Manager and Council; overseeing the preparation of the annual comprehensive financial report and the development of the City’s budget through the finance managers; overseeing customer service/billing, procurement, grants, and internal audit programs; and, providing financial oversight for daily finance operations.

• Oversees the preparation of the annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) with help from the Finance Manager of Accounting, including review of accounts, year‑end journal entries, GASB accounting standards, and coordination with auditors.
• Completes the State’s filing of the Annual Financial Report (AFR).
• Oversees the preparation of the annual City budget document by the Finance Manager of Budgets and Grants, including review of department budget submittals, revenue projections, trend analysis, and communication with departments, the City Manager and City Council.
• Oversees and approves budget amendments, cash receipts, and journal entries.
• Provides information and responds to inquiries from the public, news media, elected officials, senior management, other government entities, and employees.
• Oversees daily operations of the finance department, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking and investments, financing, payroll, internal controls, and fixed assets.
• Oversees other annual reporting such as pensions, transportation report, W‑2s, 1099s, etc.
• Works with the grants management team to ensure proper processes and systems for grant risk assessments, financial compliance, and reporting; assists with Single Audit reporting.
• Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change.
• Monitors purchases to ensure compliance with the budget.
• May prepare or oversee financial analyses in support of management initiatives and union negotiations.
• Supervises, trains, and develops staff.
• Assists Finance Director in establishing and updating documented policies and procedures.
• Seeks new ways to improve efficiency and increase fiscal strength to the city.
• Makes recommendations for business practices to enhance revenues or reduce expenditures.
• Assists Finance Director in meeting the City and departmental goals.
• Serves as Finance Director in the absence of the Finance Director, as needed.

• Knowledge of municipal financial management, accounting and budgeting theory and practice.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, budgeting, accounting, and debt management.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of computerized financial information management.
• Knowledge of economic trend forecasting and analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of special requirements pertaining to accounting and investment of government funds.
• Knowledge of government auditing procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and skill in utilizing financial computer software programs.
• Current supervision and management techniques.
• Skill in operating office equipment such as a computer and calculator.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Ability to communicate orally in English with customers, clients, and the public in one‑to‑one or group settings.
• Ability to produce written documents in English with clear organization, proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and report research findings and take appropriate action.
• Ability to prepare difficult and complex financial and administrative reports.
• Ability to perform financial investment analysis.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field required.
• Five (5) years of related experience required, preferably in governmental accounting.

• CPA, MBA, or CGFO certification highly desirable, but not…