Finance Manager
About The Position
The City of Gahanna is seeking an experienced and collaborative Finance Manager to help lead the City's financial operations and support sound fiscal stewardship. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this leadership role oversees the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, manages a team of finance professionals, and plays a key role in developing and administering the City's annual budget, investment portfolio, payroll, financial reporting, and accounting systems. The ideal candidate is a strategic and detail-oriented municipal finance professional with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. This position works closely with City leadership, department directors, elected officials, and external partners to ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards and applicable laws while delivering exceptional financial services that support organizational goals. This is an excellent opportunity for a public finance professional who enjoys leading people, improving processes, driving financial excellence, and making a meaningful impact in a growing and innovative community.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with municipal accounting (including cost and fund accounting), auditing, and financial management/financial investments including supervisory experience and a bachelor's degree in public finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
- OR Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience with municipal accounting (including cost and fund accounting), auditing and financial management/financial investments including supervisory experience and a Master's degree.
- Current and valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract.
- Six (6) hours of continuing education by the State Treasures Office annually.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department.
- Manages a team of finance professionals.
- Plays a key role in developing and administering the City's annual budget.
- Manages the City's investment portfolio.
- Oversees payroll.
- Manages financial reporting.
- Manages accounting systems.
- Ensures compliance with governmental accounting standards and applicable laws.
- Delivers exceptional financial services that support organizational goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
