Financial Operations Manager

Role Overview

The Financial Operations Manager oversees accounting, budget, disbursements, and financial reporting functions in the Department of Finance. The position leads the Grant/Successor Agency/Debt/Public Utilities Accounting sections and is responsible for all accounting transactions, financial statements, and related reports.

What You Will Do

The Financial Operations Manager will apply new and existing Governmental Accounting Standards, prepare the Schedule of Federal Awards, and present financial information to City Council and related committees.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will possess experience in preparation and administration of operating and/or capital budgets, Government Accounting and Reporting, and Enterprise Resource Planning systems. They will also have strong quantitative analytical abilities, excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to navigate a political environment.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or a related field;
• A master’s degree and/or an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate is highly desirable;
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible management experience;
• Municipal government experience, accounting, and grant management experience are highly desired;

Benefits

• Defined retirement plan, including pension reciprocity;
• A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver;
• 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year;
• Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee’s first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service;
• Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year;
• Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child;
• Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year;
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities;
• Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services);
• Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate;
• Reduced-rate fitness center memberships;
• City-paid life insurance;