Finance Manager

City of Mount Vernon; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mount Vernon is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee comprehensive financial activities under general supervision, including reporting, auditing, and system design. This role requires strong analytical skills and leadership to guide financial processes and ensure accuracy.

The position works with departments to support the city’s annual financial reporting, audits with the State Auditor’s Office, and ongoing analysis of transactions, forecasts, and system

Job description

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex accounting and financial activities including preparing reports, analyzing, and auditing financial records, and designing and modifying accounting systems. Provides supervision and direction to assigned Department staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.
• Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.
• Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Oversees and coordinates the City's yearly financial reporting efforts; prepares and produces the City's Annual Financial Report, State Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting System (BARS) reports and other financial surveys and reports.
• Coordinates and assists with the State Auditor's Office in completing the annual audit.
• Analyzes and reconciles project and other financial transactions monthly to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles, practices, and standards and related laws and regulations.
• Assists with auditing, grants, liability accounting, reconciling general revenue, payroll, and revenue accounts, and provides recommendations to properly account for unusual and infrequent transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Conducts cash flow analysis and forecasts cash needs; monitors cash balances and reconciles City bank accounts.
• Supervises assigned Department staff; prioritizes and assigns tasks; conducts employee performance evaluations and training.
• Reviews, updates, and maintains various automated systems access and data; assists in the implementation of new systems and services.
• Analyzes financial and investment data to develop forecasts of expenditures and revenues; performs account reconciliations and subsidiary ledgers; conducts variance analysis on accounting data.
• Performs related duties as assigned.