Finance Manager

Position Summary – Finance ManagerThe Finance Manager position at the City of Tucson's Business Services Department is responsible for managing and forecasting citywide financial data, including department budgets, financial statements and assisting with polices and processes.Work is performed under the supervision of the Finance Administrator. This position exercises supervision over financial personnel.Duties and ResponsibilitiesManages and forecasts departmental financial and operational data including department budgets, financial statements and supporting documents in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Prepares financial statements and reports, in preparation for annual audits and financial reviews. Manages the preparation and reimbursement requests for federal, state and local grants. Participates in citywide annual audits. Reviews, reconciles, and analyzes department systems and necessary configuration to compile accurate financial statements.Manages, coordinates, and determines priorities of workload, monitoring levels of resources, establishing timelines, assigning work, monitoring progress and recommending changes. Provides feedback, offers suggestions, reviews and edits reports prepared by staff and approves completed projects and reports. Formulates policies and procedures for assigned tasks. Collaborates with various stakeholders to support the City's annual comprehensive financial reporting process.Supervises financial staff, providing direction and guidance. Ensures timely and quality activities to respond to the needs of the city, community, department, and unit. Reviews and implements personnel actions, including employee hiring actions, training sessions, and evaluations. Reviews and approves employee timecards and time-off requests.All other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's Degree?in a related field Work Experience: Five (5) years of directly related experience? Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in Accounting, Budget Management, Financial Management and Supervision Experience.Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.Experience in governmental accounting and budgetingExperience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably systems such as Workday.Experience in Accounts Payable – Applicable to Finance Manager – Accounts Payable Division