Financial Manager

Job Description

Posting expires: Posted until Filled.

Salary:$93,000

General Summary

The Financial Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining multiple accounting groups for the Department of City Planning. This position leads, develops, implements, and monitors actions and tasks in one or more accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, account receivable, accounts payable, revenue reconciliation, and cash flows in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures. Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of a variety of factors. This position includes tracking and monitoring of revenues and accounting for fees and licenses.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Supervision Received

Normally receives guidance regarding group objectives, scheduling, unusual priorities, etc. but is free to set work methods and individual assignments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Leads the department’s budget preparation process alongside Business Operations Director, to develop, submit and administer allocated budget
• Creates operating plans, forecasts, and reporting systems
• Manages an accounting group for assigned department(s) overseeing the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue reconciliation, cash flows in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures
• Designs operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency. Ensures integrity of data produced in systems
• Ensures accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting data and revenue. Participates in annual audits and special projects
• Provides financial details to aid in the Procurement and Legislative processes
• May work with external consultants or auditors to provide required information and ensure record keeping of historical purposes
• Establishes internal processes, interprets and applies organizational policies. Provides input into policy and strategy
• Manages purchasing, inventory, equipment maintenance and other asset related functions. Approves purchase/supply orders, expense accounts.
• Present operational financial results. Provide monthly/quarterly financial updates and conduct ad-hoc analysis as needed
• Assist DCP offices with financial direction and support from project initiation to conclusion
• Manage budgets in multiple funds – General Fund, Capital Funds, Trust Funds, and Grant Funds
  
  

Decision Making

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Applies organizational policies. May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It isnot an exhaustive list.

• Leadership and motivational skills
• Self-starter
• Excellent technical, oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate across all levels of management and employees.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Provide outstanding customer satisfaction (internally and externally)
• Provide detail-orientated and organized work products.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Working cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results.
• Skill in identifying operating issues and developing solutions.
• Advanced proficiency (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SmartView, etc.) of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft software, accounting software,and databases to include Oracle.
• Ability to apply experience and professional knowledge to carry out most assignments in professional area.
• Ability to apply general knowledge across organization or discipline lines.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work effectively as a part of a team to ensure team and business goals are met effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize professional development
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience in the assigned role.
  
  

Preferred Education & Experience

• Masters degree in finance or accounting (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis) with 3 years' experience.
• Financial analyst/management in City government