Municipal Finance Operations Lead & Audit Specialist

Longview, Texas - Government and Services; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Longview, Texas - Government and Services seeks a Finance Division leader to manage Accounting, Payroll and Financial Reporting functions. The role oversees day-to-day operations, sets goals, and ensures compliance with GAAP and GASB standards.

Responsibilities include month/year-end closings, audits, and maintenance of the city’s financial software. A CPA and a Bachelor’s in Accounting are required, with at least three years of supervisory accounting experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field with three years of managing accounting/financial operations.
• Master's degree preferred.
• CPA certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the Finance Division's accounting activities.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises payroll processing and month/year-end closings.
• Administers and maintains the city's computerized accounting system and financial software.
• Coordinates annual audits and ensures GAAP/GASB compliance.
• Supervises staff, trains personnel, and ensures policy compliance.
• Develops budgets and monitors departmental spending.
• Responds to financial inquiries from City departments and resolves issues.

Skills

Experience managing accounting/fin.ops

Supervisory experience

GAAP and GASB knowledge

Payroll & month/year-end closings

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Business Admin or related field

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Accounting software

Financial software

Job description

Longview, Texas - Government and Services seeks a Finance Division leader to manage Accounting, Payroll and Financial Reporting functions. The role oversees day-to-day operations, sets goals, and ensures compliance with GAAP and GASB standards.

Responsibilities include month/year-end closings, audits, and maintenance of the city’s financial software. A CPA and a Bachelor’s in Accounting are required, with at least three years of supervisory accounting experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.