Financial Operations Manager: Process Improvement & Compliance

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Norfolk is seeking a Financial Operations Manager to oversee financial projects and ensure compliance with laws and regulations, while reviewing systems and processes for improvements. The role sits within Norfolk's Parks & Recreation department, which recently earned national accreditation for service quality.

The position emphasizes managing budgets, coordinating with departments, supervising staff, and producing analytical reports to support strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Three years of experience in financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, evaluates, and improves financial and operational systems, processes, and data control functions.
• Assists and supports accounts payable, accounts receivable, contracts, purchasing, and financial processes.
• Manages projects, such as; contract compliance, budget, finances, purchasing, and operational processes.
• Ensures compliance with regulations pertaining to procurement and contract compliance.
• Supervises and evaluates staff.
• Performs various financial responsibilities such as; special projects, regional benchmarking, assisting with budgeting, reconciliation and year-end audits.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure efficient department functions.
• Manages simultaneous projects in various disciplines to ensure successful project objectives.
• Coordinates and conducts training.
• Functions as the principal point of contact for questions for financial and operational processes as well as administration.
• Prepare and develop reports for statistical analysis.
• Develop and monitor the department’s budgets.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Skills

Financial operations

Budget management

Process improvement

Staff supervision

Procurement compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

City of Norfolk is seeking a Financial Operations Manager to oversee financial projects and ensure compliance with laws and regulations, while reviewing systems and processes for improvements. The role sits within Norfolk's Parks & Recreation department, which recently earned national accreditation for service quality.

The position emphasizes managing budgets, coordinating with departments, supervising staff, and producing analytical reports to support strategic objectives.