Finance Manager

Job Summary Assists in the direction of the operational, financial, and personnel activities of the Finance Department, with direct supervisory responsibilities of 3 or more administrative support staff. Oversees, directs, plans, and reviews the work of support staff. Responsible for ongoing analysis and trending of City’s finances as it relates to investments, budgets, and capital improvement plans and compiles periodic and annual reports to the Finance Director. Leads and directs support staff in the preparation and review of the City’s three-year financial plan. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one to three years of related experience; or five to seven years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related. Experience in accounting, financial management, budget preparation, payroll, or treasury management. Must pass criminal background check. Date Posted: September 2, 2026 Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and four years of related experience; or eight years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in governmental accounting. Supervisory experience. Certified Public Accountant. More Information A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is available at under Job Descriptions. The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF website for more information. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO AFFORD EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND POTENTIAL CITY EMPLOYEES. DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE REQUESTED AT View phone number on click.appcast.io OR View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr