FINANCE MANAGER

Finance Manager

Manage and oversee financial reporting focusing on the annual financial report, investments, accounts payable, debt management, fixed assets, annual audit process, biennial and supplemental budget processes, project and grant administration, inventory, equipment maintenance, and purchasing. Supervise, direct, train, and evaluate the work performance of assigned Finance staff.

General direction and oversight are provided by the Finance Director.

Essential duties and responsibilities include :

• Direct, plan, organize, and assign work activities and personnel to perform work and projects in the assigned areas of the Finance Department.
• Prepare periodic financial reports, including monthly revenue and expense budget variance analysis and investment reports.
• Prepare and recommend internal controls, policies, procedures, and performance standards in compliance with business standards and federal, state, and local laws.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and management of the capital improvement plan.
• Coordinate preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and review the report for accuracy and validity.
• Facilitate and oversee internal and external audit functions.
• Assist in daily cash and investment management that complies with federal, state, and local laws.
• Collaborate with other departments to create, review, or revise internal policies and procedures.
• Develop implementation plans, training documents, and procedures to ensure future success.
• Oversee the City's debt administration program, including compliance monitoring.
• Evaluate accounting system requirements and make recommendations regarding system needs, internal control improvements and enhancements.
• Coordinate all aspects of the City's accounting functions to ensure governmental accounting concepts are being correctly applied.
• Perform special projects as directed by the Finance Director.
• May assume duties of Finance Director in their absence.

Other job functions include :

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include :

Tools and equipment used include :

Computers, Microsoft Office, and complex financial applications, including but not limited to Munis financial system, word processing, spreadsheets, and database software packages. Copier, scanner, and telephone.

Physical demands include :

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment; seeing to read and analyze financial and statistical data; bending at the waist; lifting light objects. Work schedule may involve hours in excess of a standard forty (40) hour work week.

Work environment includes :

Office environment; subject to evening or variable hours.

Required minimum qualifications include :

Any combination equivalent to : Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in accounting or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Five years of progressively responsible accounting experience in public finance and three years of supervisory experience in a professional setting.

Desired qualifications include :

Master's Degree in Business Administration or Accounting and / or CPA or other professional certification. Previous municipal experience, and knowledge of the Washington State Auditor's Budgeting Accounting Reporting System (BARS). Bilingual in Spanish.