Finance Manager

Gfoat; Corpus Christi, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Corpus Christi seeks a Finance Manager to assist the Assistant Controller with overseeing accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and grants, directing financial reporting for governmental and proprietary activities within the Finance Department.

Responsibilities include preparing various reports, coordinating audits, analyzing financial data for decision-making, and ensuring compliance with policies and GAAP. Exempt, full-time role requiring a BA/BS and 6 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required.
• Six (6) years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and reports (financial, management, regulatory, and operational).
• Oversee reconciliation of funds/accounts.
• Analyze financial data including variance and trend analysis and projections.
• Coordinate annual comprehensive financial report and single audit with external auditors.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and strengthen internal controls.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)

Job description

Finance Manager - 11242

Overview

The primary purpose of the Finance Manager position is to assist the Assistant Controller with management and oversight of the accounting division including accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and grants. This position will be responsible for performing administrative and supervisory level work planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the activities of financial reporting for governmental and proprietary accounting activities within the Finance Department.

Responsibilities

Prepare various reports to include financial statements, management reports, regulatory reports, and operational reports

Oversee the reconciliation of the funds/accounts

Analyze financial data to help guide decision-making processes to include variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial projections

Communicate to Finance Leadership any issues and provide resolution

Monitor for effectiveness, provides guidance and ensures compliance with department policies, procedures and service level agreements

Develop and recommend appropriate policy and process changes throughout the City to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Provide detailed account analysis and information including comparatives to budget

Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly federal and state filings

Prepare and coordinate the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit with the external auditors

Ensure that financial activities adhere to established policies

Coordinate with auditors during internal or external audits to ensure financial

transparency and accountability

Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; and advising management on needed actions

Assist in maintaining and enhancing internal controls to safeguard the financial resources

Maintain professional and technical knowledge and skills by keeping license/certification current, If applicable

Oversee and direct the day-to-day workflow distribution among staff and timely

and accurate monthly financial reports for Executive Management

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report to ensure Service Level Agreements are met and section is in compliance with department goals and objectives

Develop, review and maintain Financial Reporting policies and procedures

Act as a resource and liaison between division and various departments within the City as well as external contacts by providing high-level accounting expertise,

support and guidance to resolve complex issues, as well as daily accounting issues

Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required

Train, direct and evaluate the assigned staff

Manage the activities of assigned staff by scheduling tasks, offering advice and guidance with assigned projects

Ensure that deadlines are met

Develop strong working relationships with other Departments and agencies

Interview, select, supervise, develop, train, evaluate, counsel and if necessary, discipline personnel according to established City policies, procedures and guidelines

Evaluate training needs for the team and ensure that staff Is provided adequate training through attendance to City classes, on the job training or other external training courses

Train new personnel with the uses and applications of various posting and reporting duties

Ensure processes are documented and staff are properly trained to minimize audit findings

Meet with assigned staff on weekly 1:1 meetings and quarterly meetings to review performance (discuss progress, areas for improvement and make adjustments as needed)

Implement activities that will increase employee engagement for all staff

May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

Exempt – Full-Time

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)

Six (6) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Preferred

CGFO Certification through the Government Finance Officers of Texas

Single Audit/ACFR Experience

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

Drug Screening: Yes

Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.