City Budget & Finance Lead (Gov’t)

City of Manhattan, Kansas; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot, Clothing and Vehicle Allowances

City issued Cell Phone

Pension - KPERS

Job summary

City of Manhattan, Kansas is seeking a Regular, Exempt Finance Officer to manage the annual City Budget and Capital Improvement Program. You will supervise staff handling financial operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and budgeting practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and 5+ years in governmental accounting or supervisory experience, with a preferred Master's degree and strong data skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field is required.
• Five years of closely related governmental accounting experience or six years of supervisory experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and develops the annual City Budget and Capital Improvement Program; analyzes and makes recommendations.
• Facilitates and coordinates the development of the annual City budget.
• Recommends necessary changes in financial and budgeting practices across City departments by staying current on internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Provides timely, accurate financial services to the organization per GAAP and approved budgeting practices.
• Implements new procedures to meet computerized accounting requirements.
• Maintains and analyzes City’s General Fund; provides oversight to Utility Funds.
• Prepares financial reports for departments and City Management monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Oversees auditing and enforcement of financial policies and audit controls.
• Assists in timely recording and reporting of City financial transactions.
• Assists in preparing accounting-related reports and data analyses.
• Delegates budget tasks to Accountant positions and provides oversight.
• Attends meetings and trainings; maintains records and documentation.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and procedures.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Job description

City of Manhattan, Kansas is seeking a Regular, Exempt Finance Officer to manage the annual City Budget and Capital Improvement Program. You will supervise staff handling financial operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and budgeting practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and 5+ years in governmental accounting or supervisory experience, with a preferred Master's degree and strong data skills.