Public Finance & Purchasing Manager

City of Springfield, Ohio; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield, Ohio, is seeking an Accounting & Purchasing Manager to oversee the City’s accounting, financial reporting, and centralized purchasing functions. This role directs staff, ensures compliance, and provides guidance to City departments.

Responsibilities include managing GL, AP, AR, and reconciliations; preparing ACFR and annual financial reports; improving internal controls and ERP operations; and supporting audits and procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field preferred.
• Progressive experience in governmental accounting, financial administration, and purchasing/procurement, with supervisory exposure.
• Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and lead across departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate accounting, financial reporting, and centralized purchasing functions.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and guide Finance staff and ensure accountability.
• Oversee GL, AP, AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Assist in ACFR preparation and support annual financial audits.
• Review and improve internal controls and purchasing policies for efficiency and compliance.
• Provide guidance to City departments on purchasing methods, contracts, and procurement.
• Assist ERP maintenance and optimization and analyze financial information for leadership.

Skills

Public sector accounting

Supervisory experience

Purchasing/procurement

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The City of Springfield, Ohio, is seeking an Accounting & Purchasing Manager to oversee the City’s accounting, financial reporting, and centralized purchasing functions. This role directs staff, ensures compliance, and provides guidance to City departments.

Responsibilities include managing GL, AP, AR, and reconciliations; preparing ACFR and annual financial reports; improving internal controls and ERP operations; and supporting audits and procurement activities.