Finance Manager

IMPORTANT DATES

In person, assessment during the week of September 14, 2026.

In person, interview during the week of September 28, 2026.

Hiring Interviews MAY occur.

ABOUT THIS JOB

The Finance Manager position at the City of Tucson’s Business Services Department is responsible for managing and forecasting citywide financial data, including department budgets, financial statements and assisting with polices and processes.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Finance Administrator. This position exercises supervision over financial personnel.

• Manages and forecasts departmental financial and operational data including department budgets, financial statements and supporting documents in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Prepares financial statements and reports, in preparation for annual audits and financial reviews. Manages the preparation and reimbursement requests for federal, state and local grants. Participates in citywide annual audits. Reviews, reconciles, and analyzes department systems and necessary configuration to compile accurate financial statements.
• Manages, coordinates, and determines priorities of workload, monitoring levels of resources, establishing timelines, assigning work, monitoring progress and recommending changes. Provides feedback, offers suggestions, reviews and edits reports prepared by staff and approves completed projects and reports. Formulates policies and procedures for assigned tasks. Collaborates with various stakeholders to support the City’s annual comprehensive financial reporting process.
• Supervises financial staff, providing direction and guidance. Ensures timely and quality activities to respond to the needs of the city, community, department, and unit. Reviews and implements personnel actions, including employee hiring actions, training sessions, and evaluations. Reviews and approves employee timecards and time-off requests.
• All other duties as assigned

Work is performed in office.

The Finance Manager position at the City of Tucson’s Business Services Department is responsible for managing the Accounts Payable, Travel and Purchasing Card functions of the City.

• Manages the Accounts Payable, Travel and Pcard Teams daily activities to ensure City payments and reimbursements are completed timely and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as City policies and procedures.
• Manages the functionality and data within the City’s Enterprise Resource System (Workday) for the Supplier, Expenses (Travel) and Purchasing Card programs. This includes:
  Supervising the creation and updating of supplier information, Sales tax or Per Diem rate changes, managing and testing of Workday functionality, Overseeing the Pcard Program issuance of cards, etc.
• Completes annual 1099 reporting for the City of Tucson.
• Performing ad hoc reporting for internal City of Tucson customers as well as responding to Supplier and/or media inquiries.

Work is performed in office.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

Education:

Bachelor's Degreein a related field

Work Experience:

Five (5) years of directly related experience

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Experience in Accounting, Budget Management, Financial Management and Supervision Experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.

Experience in governmental accounting and budgeting

Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably systems such as Workday.

Experience in Accounts Payable – Applicable to Finance Manager – Accounts Payable Division

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile J0835 - Finance Manager

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Compensation Grade: G111

Hourly Range: $38.91 - 58.36 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Exempt

Position Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Department:
Business Services Department

Department Link: https://-Department

Background Check:
This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.