Finance Manager

City of Gahanna, OH; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The City of Gahanna is seeking an experienced and collaborative Finance Manager to lead the City's financial operations, guiding sound fiscal stewardship and reporting. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role oversees the Finance Department’s daily activities, budget processes, investments, payroll, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate brings strategic leadership, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven track record in municipal finance to support organizational

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of municipal accounting, auditing, and financial management with supervisory experience.
• Or two (2) years with a Master’s degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Finance Department and supervise staff.
• Lead development and administration of the annual budget, investments, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards and laws.
• Collaborate with city leadership and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Finance/Accounting/Public Administration/Business Administration or related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Salary: $84,510.00 - $122,554.00 Annually

Location : Gahanna, OH 43230, OH

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 20260805

Department: Finance Department

Opening Date: 08/05/2026

Closing Date: 8/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: 10

Job Summary

The City of Gahanna is seeking an experienced and collaborative Finance Manager to help lead the City's financial operations and support sound fiscal stewardship. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this leadership role oversees the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, manages a team of finance professionals, and plays a key role in developing and administering the City's annual budget, investment portfolio, payroll, financial reporting, and accounting systems.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and detail-oriented municipal finance professional with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. This position works closely with City leadership, department directors, elected officials, and external partners to ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards and applicable laws while delivering exceptional financial services that support organizational goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a public finance professional who enjoys leading people, improving processes, driving financial excellence, and making a meaningful impact in a growing and innovative community.

Starting Salary Range

The starting salary is between the minimum and midpoint of the range ($84,510 annually - $103,542 annually). Candidates will start at the minimum of the range unless their skills, experience, education or other factors exceed the qualifications for the position.

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Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. A typical way to qualify is four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with municipal accounting (including cost and fund accounting), auditing, and financial management/financial investments including supervisory experience and a bachelors' degree is public finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field OR two (2) years of progressively responsible experience with municipal accounting (including cost and fund accounting), auditing and financial management/financial investments including supervisory experience and a Masters' degree.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

• Current and valid Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract in order to meet criteria for insurability established by the City of Gahanna.
• Six (6) hours of continuing education by the State Treasures Office is annually required

Important Job Functions

Why Gahanna?

Named one of the 'Best Hometowns' by Ohio Magazine, Gahanna offers 750+ acres of parkland, vibrant neighborhoods, opportunities for business growth and more! Only eight miles from downtown Columbus and minutes away from the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Gahanna is a choice location for business and leisure. With a strong emphasis on community, family and fun, Gahanna offers a wide variety of seasonal and special events.

The City of Gahanna offers comprehensive benefit packages including health insurance, prescription drug insurance, employer-paid dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account contributions, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, retirement benefits, deferred compensation programs, and an Employee Assistance Program. The City also offers vacation, personal time, sick leave, paid holidays, flex time, and public service credit (when applicable). In addition, the City also offers college tuition reimbursement, employer-paid professional development, and an annual service credit. *Subject to change with collective bargaining agreement and/or salary ordinance changes.