Public Sector General Ledger Finance Manager

City of Huntsville, AL; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Huntsville’s Finance Department is seeking a General Ledger Financial Manager to lead accounting and fiscal management activities. This professional role supervises divisions, conducts advanced analyses, and ensures accurate reporting of citywide deposits and expenditures.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Economics, 3+ years of advanced accounting and supervisory experience, and familiarity with government accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• At least 3+ years of advanced accounting and fiscal management experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Professional designations in government finance and accounting are desired.
• Valid driver's license and ability to become bonded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee advanced accounting and fiscal management activities for the Finance department.
• Supervise personnel and activities across divisions as assigned.
• Perform advanced fiscal analyses and studies.
• Manage tax and license administration and ledgers reconciliation.
• Provide detailed financial reporting of deposits and expenditures.

Skills

Advanced accounting

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Graduate-level coursework in governmental finance or auditing

Job description

The City of Huntsville’s Finance Department is seeking a General Ledger Financial Manager to lead accounting and fiscal management activities. This professional role supervises divisions, conducts advanced analyses, and ensures accurate reporting of citywide deposits and expenditures.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Economics, 3+ years of advanced accounting and supervisory experience, and familiarity with government accounting.