Financial Manager

Introduction The City is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Manager to join our team. This role is essential in overseeing and directing financial operations, including budgeting, governmental accounting, and grant administration. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of municipal finance, and a commitment to ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are passionate about public finance and eager to contribute to the fiscal health of our community, we encourage you to apply. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS This is highly responsible accounting and administrative work involving planning, directing, managing, and overseeing financial activities, operations, reporting related to finance, governmental accounting, budgeting, and grants administration as assigned. Assignments include but are not limited to directing the accounting program(s) within assigned department(s) and aiding administrative staff with regard to accounting principles and/or applicable grant requirements, fiscal control, and budgetary work. Monitors, implements, and makes recommendations for the improvement of internal controls, processes, policies, procedures, and reporting standards. Work is performed with considerable independent judgement both in methods and procedures followed and in final analysis. Financial administrative support involves a review of work for thoroughness and the validity of conclusions and recommendations. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares, reviews, and analyzes monthly financials, including trial balances, financial reports, balance sheets, revenue and expenditure, designated reserves, as well as any internal or external reports as necessary. Reviews, analyzes, and presents annual financial reports. Keeps record of all revenues and makes recommendations for budget projections and modifications. Prepares and reviews a variety of financial reports such as cash flow and revenue forecasts, budget reports and other reports as needed. Develops and implements financial policies and procedures related to applicable federal and state grants and related accounting functions. Audits input to the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers. Assists in the preparation of annual budgets. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Trains employees on internal financial policies, financial internal controls, and other financial/budgetary policies and procedures as assigned. Prepares and reviews resolutions, ordinances, and notices as directed. Reconciles amounts due to other City funds. Monitors programs and policies of other agencies or entities that might affect the City's financial operations and provide advice to City coordinators, Department Heads, fiscal personnel as assigned. Conducts special projects as assigned by the Director or Mayors Office. Performs other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accountancy or Public Policy or related field; 2 to 3 years' experience of relevant experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or public policy; or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, abilities, and skills to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles applicable to local governments. Knowledge of methods and techniques of governmental accounting, statistics, and financial analysis Knowledge of techniques of budget forecasting. Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. Ability to identify and solve complex accounting transactions. Ability to prepare administrative and financial reports. Proficiency in using standard office equipment such as copiers, scanners, telephones, and fax machines. Competence in utilizing standard computer applications for data entry and document management. Detail-oriented and the ability to maintain both a digital and a paper filing system. Possessing excellent communication and written skills to effectively speak to employees and write reports. Ability to communicate information in a manner suited to the needs of the audience, either verbally or in writing to ensure understanding. Ability to develop presentations and communicate ideas to individuals or groups using a variety of media tools. Ability to work independently and follow instructions. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, the business community and public. SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a " General Fund ," tested position. This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Bargaining agreements available to review HERE. General Funded hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but rather the City pension, contributing 10% of salary. The City of New Haven does not sponsor employment visas. All applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment. Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana. Selection Plan Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate within their submission that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date. It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date. Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE. Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department. 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