Public Finance & Reporting Manager — Hybrid

City of Westfield (IN); Westfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Westfield (IN) seeks a seasoned Financial Planning and Reporting Manager to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and audits. You will ensure GAAP/GASB adherence and provide analytical support to leadership, reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Reporting.

Hybrid work may be available after a 90-day period. Responsibilities include ACFR support, capital asset management, and debt reporting, with strong emphasis on accuracy, policy compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Active CPA license.
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of governmental fund accounting, GAAP, and GASB.
• Proficiency in government accounting systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare periodic and non-recurring financial reports in compliance with applicable standards, contractual, legal and policy requirements.
• Analyze financial results by comparing actual performance to budget and forecast, identifying trends and variances.
• Assist in developing and implementing automated accounting processes and support new accounting system implementations.
• Support the preparation and audit of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Assist with the preparation of the Annual Financial Report.
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of the City’s annual budget.
• Maintain and update the Capital Asset Database.
• Assist with debt reporting and related financial disclosures.
• Support departmental projects under the Director of Financial Planning & Reporting.

Skills

Budgeting and forecasting

GAAP knowledge

GASB standards

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Active CPA license

Tools

Government accounting systems

Excel

Job description

The City of Westfield (IN) seeks a seasoned Financial Planning and Reporting Manager to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and audits. You will ensure GAAP/GASB adherence and provide analytical support to leadership, reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Reporting.

Hybrid work may be available after a 90-day period. Responsibilities include ACFR support, capital asset management, and debt reporting, with strong emphasis on accuracy, policy compliance, and