Manager Accounting - CPED

City Of Minneapolis-Human Resources - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Manager

Minneapolis, MN

About the position

The Manager of Accounting for the Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) department in the City of Minneapolis is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial activities of the department. This role includes ensuring compliance with financial policies, managing budgetary needs, and supervising accounting staff. The position may offer flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department-wide financial activities, reporting, and budgetary needs of CPED.
• Coordinate, supervise, and manage financial expenditures and revenue activities to ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Direct the supervision of financial operations accounting staff in all divisions of the assigned department.
• Reconcile accounts and oversee the use of Tax Increment Financing funds.
• Prepare and submit Budget Requests and coordinate the process for financial commitment and fund source allocation.
• Provide appropriate records of an accounting and fiscal nature for management and legal requirements.
• Prepare regular financial statements and reports as required.
• Monitor and analyze appropriations, expenditures, and encumbrances to maintain a balanced budget.
• Coordinate State Auditor activities related to funds and implement recommendations as required.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new systems and sub-systems.
• Write/update financial operations procedures manual.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Three years of experience performing similar duties.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position may be considered.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with grant-funded projects.
• Experience preparing annual comprehensive financial reports.
• Use and analysis of a project costing system.
• Experience working with various departments' management staff.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid work options.