Public Works Finance Leader — Budgets & Compliance

City-of-Gary; Gary (IN); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Gary is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial administration, procurement, payment processing, and budget management for the Division of Public Works. This role provides financial leadership across multiple departments and ensures fiscal accountability and policy compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a related degree, 3–5 years of municipal financial experience, strong Excel and reporting skills, and proven supervisory capabilities to guide administrative staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, accounting, or procurement; supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of governmental budgeting, procurement procedures, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Responsabilités

• Oversee procurement activities, purchasing requests, purchase orders, and vendor payments.
• Lead the development, preparation, and presentation of the Division's annual operating and capital budgets.
• Prepare budget amendments, transfers, financial reports, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor expenditures, available balances, and projected funding needs.
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate Public Works Account Technicians; develop internal controls.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Financial management software

Administrative reporting systems

Description du poste

The City of Gary is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial administration, procurement, payment processing, and budget management for the Division of Public Works. This role provides financial leadership across multiple departments and ensures fiscal accountability and policy compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a related degree, 3–5 years of municipal financial experience, strong Excel and reporting skills, and proven supervisory capabilities to guide administrative staff.