Finance Manager

About This Role

This Finance Manager role supports municipal financial operations, partnering with finance leadership to strengthen budgeting, reporting, and fiscal planning. The position helps the organization meet its strategic and operational goals and suits a candidate with strong public sector finance knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance activities by supporting departmental operations, aligning financial practices with organizational objectives, and assisting senior leadership with fiscal oversight
• Prepare and review budget plans, monitor spending trends, and provide analysis that supports informed decision-making across departments
• Produce accurate financial reports, including balance sheets, operating results, cash flow projections, and other statements required for municipal management and compliance
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely reconciliations, complete records, and reliable financial data
• Conduct detailed fiscal analysis to identify risks, evaluate performance, and recommend practical strategies that improve financial outcomes
• Coordinate multiple finance projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and responsiveness to internal stakeholders
• Support governmental accounting processes and budgeting activities in accordance with applicable public sector standards, policies, and reporting requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related discipline
• At least five years of progressive finance or accounting experience that includes supervisory responsibility
• Minimum of three years of experience in governmental accounting, public budgeting, or a closely related municipal finance environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage annual budget development, month-end close, financial reporting, and cash flow forecasting
• Strong background in fiscal analysis and the preparation of complex financial statements and management reports
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work within strict deadlines
• Must be able to successfully complete required pre-employment screening, which may include required substance screening, physical evaluation, and background investigation
• All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

• Access to top jobs
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Free online training
• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance (available to contract/temporary professionals)