Financial Manager

City of New Haven•New Haven, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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.
Current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Overseeing and directing financial operations, including budgeting, governmental accounting, and grant administration.
Planning, directing, managing, and overseeing financial activities, operations, reporting related to finance, governmental accounting, budgeting, and grants administration as assigned.
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.
Monitoring, implementing, and making recommendations for the improvement of internal controls, processes, policies, procedures, and reporting standards.
Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing monthly financials, including trial balances, financial reports, balance sheets, revenue and expenditure, designated reserves, as well as any internal or external reports as necessary.
Reviewing, analyzing, and presenting annual financial reports.
Keeping record of all revenues and making recommendations for budget projections and modifications.
Preparing and reviewing a variety of financial reports such as cash flow and revenue forecasts, budget reports and other reports as needed.
Developing and implementing financial policies and procedures related to applicable federal and state grants and related accounting functions.
Auditing input to the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets.
Overseeing and participating 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.
Training employees on internal financial policies, financial internal controls, and other financial/budgetary policies and procedures as assigned.
Preparing and reviewing resolutions, ordinances, and notices as directed.
Reconciling amounts due to other City funds.
Monitoring 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.
Conducting special projects as assigned by the Director or Mayors Office.
Performing other related duties as assigned.