Finance Manager

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Finance Manager provides supervision of staff, complex financial analysis and reporting, the procurement function, and special projects. The position assists with system wide budget management and forecasting, and works closely with internal customers, and with external county and state partners to help achieve the needs of the Judicial Branch.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
Five (5) years of professional finance experience.
An equivalent combination of post high-school education and job-related experience may substitute for the education and experience requirements on a year-for-year basis.
A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public or Judicial Administration or related field may substitute for one year of finance experience.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of administration, government budgeting, purchasing, and supervisory experience.
Skill in: Verbal and written communication skills to produce or direct the preparation of a variety of complex written narrative reports, compilations and related correspondence.
Statistical reporting and evaluation.
Ability to: Analyze and interpret complex information is critical.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Understand, explain, and apply policies and procedures.
Learn and apply complex county guidelines as they relate to budgeting and purchasing.

Nice To Haves

Lead or supervisory experience.
A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public or Judicial Administration or related field.
Four years of directly related professional-level finance experience.

Responsibilities

Manage comprehensive financial operations, exercise a great amount of authority and independence in making complex financial decisions and provide significant input and guidance directly to the Director of Finance.
Works collaboratively with OMB and departmental management groups to review funding requests.
Gives oversight and assistance to the preparation and submission of the annual budgets.
Monitors and forecasts revenues and expenditures for select Judicial Branch functions.
Manage, hire, evaluate, coach and guide the development of professional, paraprofessional and administrative support staff.
Works with internal and external partners in the preparation of agenda items for the Board of Supervisor meetings.
Oversees the procurement and purchasing activities to ensure compliance with the Judicial Procurement Code.
Provide review and approval of reimbursement vouchers and purchase orders.
Ensure that fiscal activities are in conformance with accepted standards, appropriate laws and regulations.
Prepare various financial and operational reports, and provide financial information as needed to management.
Assist in oversight and evaluation of facility projects and/or upgrades to ensure projects align with the budget.
Develop and implement appropriate financial controls, accounting procedures and policies.
Evaluate and prepare written reports regarding costs and funding alternatives.
Analyze complex financial and budgetary issues, and recommend solutions to management.
Leads periodic audit responses when external county or state audits are required.
The effective use of contemporary computer skills such as: Excel, PowerPoint, On-Base, and Advantage is required.
Perform special duties and projects as assigned.