Government Finance Manager - Strategy & Performance

Abdo L.L.P; Edina (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer contributions

PTO 22 days

Hybrid work model

HSA / wellness programs

Job summary

Abdo LLP, located in Edina, MN, seeks a Manager to lead our governmental consulting team delivering accounting and financial services to city, county, and special district clients. You will oversee projects, mentor staff, and drive improvements to help clients operate efficiently.

Ideal candidates have a CPA preferred, 5+ years in government accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and software implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in practice area with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience in the local government/utility industry and/or governmental accounting.
• Skilled in software implementations, long-term financial planning, budgeting, cost management, and/or utility rate studies.
• Experience in project and change management.
• Proficient in advanced MS-Excel functions (e.g. VLOOKUP, H-LOOKUP, SUMIFS, conditional statements (IF, MAX, MIN), pivot tables, graphs and charts).
• Strong quantitative analysis and financial modeling skills, with a focus on improvement and automation.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment; Collaborative spirit and adaptability to change.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong relationships and providing proactive financial and operational guidance.
• Provide financial oversight services with existing clients and new opportunities: close monthly financials, create management reports, participate in client leadership meetings, improve client performance, ensure audit readiness.
• Partner with clients to improve business performance through strategic planning, KPI development, process improvement, internal controls, and other projects.
• Advise clients on evolving accounting, finance, and business needs as their organizations grow, supporting change management.
• Collaborate with tax professionals and assist clients in understanding financial and tax implications of business decisions.
• Recommend, implement, and support accounting and financial software solutions; provide training during implementation.
• Review work completed by staff to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with standards.
• Lead project planning, resource allocation, workflow management, and engagement budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

MS Excel advanced

Client relationships

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Abdo LLP, located in Edina, MN, seeks a Manager to lead our governmental consulting team delivering accounting and financial services to city, county, and special district clients. You will oversee projects, mentor staff, and drive improvements to help clients operate efficiently.

Ideal candidates have a CPA preferred, 5+ years in government accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and software implementations.