Finance Manager

City of Iowa City; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Iowa City seeks a Finance Manager to direct and supervise the Finance Department's operations, including financial planning, reporting, and oversight of staff. You will coordinate investments, budgets, and capital improvement plans, producing periodic and annual reports for the Finance Director.

The role emphasizes governance, accuracy, and process improvement. Working Mon–Fri in the Finance Administration, you will lead a team of administrative staff and collaborate with other city

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 1–3 years of related experience; or 5–7 years of related experience.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related.
• Experience in accounting, financial management, budget preparation, payroll, or treasury management.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing the operational, financial, and personnel activities of the Finance Department.
• Oversee and review the work of staff and prepare/ review the City’s three-year financial plan.
• Prepare and present periodic and annual financial reports to the Finance Director.

Skills

Financial management

Budget preparation

Payroll

Treasury management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Finance Manager

Finance Administration / Finance Department

Job posted until filled

Permanent full-time position available

Salary Range: $87,880.00 – $127,108.80 (starting wage contingent upon experience)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Job Summary

Assists in the direction of the operational, financial, and personnel activities of the Finance Department, with direct supervisory responsibilities of 3 or more administrative support staff. Oversees, directs, plans, and reviews the work of support staff. Responsible for ongoing analysis and trending of City’s finances as it relates to investments, budgets, and capital improvement plans and compiles periodic and annual reports to the Finance Director. Leads and directs support staff in the preparation and review of the City’s three-year financial plan.

Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one to three years of related experience; or five to seven years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related. Experience in accounting, financial management, budget preparation, payroll, or treasury management. Must pass criminal background check.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and four years of related experience; or eight years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in governmental accounting. Supervisory experience. Certified Public Accountant.

More Information

A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is available at www.icgov.org/jobs under Job Descriptions. The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF website for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees. Disability-related accommodations can be requested at 319-356-5020 or [e-mail].