Finance Manager

$128,644 - $156,367/Yr

City Of Davis - Davis, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Davis, CA

10,001+ employees

About the position

The City of Davis is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the Finance Department's operations, including accounting, payroll, purchasing, and accounts payable. This role involves managing a team of six staff members and ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards. The Finance Manager will play a key role in preparing financial reports and budgets, and will work closely with the Finance Director to improve organizational productivity and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, oversee, coordinate, and manage the staff and operations of the Finance Department.
• Perform professional accounting work to ensure regulatory compliance with governmental accounting standards.
• Manage the effective use of department resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service.
• Provide complex and responsible support to the Finance Director in areas of expertise.
• Supervise day-to-day financial activities and operations including accounting, payroll, purchasing, and accounts payable.
• Coordinate external audits and manage accounting functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible general accounting or finance experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Certification as a Public Accountant (CPA) or Public Finance Officer (CPFO) is highly desirable.
• Experience working with municipal government financial operations and services.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in project management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Technical proficiency in financial software.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance