Financial Mgr III

Salt Lake City Corporation • Hingham, MA

4d • $94,490 - $163,593 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of a Chief or Department Director, incumbent directs and administers all finance and accounting systems, reporting and financial programs, including budget preparation, financial analysis and cost accounting for a department. Major duties and responsibilities may also include oversight and coordination of other administrative functions such as: grants & contract administration; inventory & asset management; auditing; purchasing; oversight of payroll; and, other administrative activities. This is a senior management position requiring critical decision-making skills and responsibilities necessary to inform, advise and assist executive leaders and elected officials with policy and financial decision making.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a closely related field plus work experience, as stipulated for each level noted above.
• Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
• Thorough knowledge of principals of organization and management, public administration, public and governmental accounting, control of accrual and cash flow budgeting as well as organizational development techniques.
• Proficiency with office software applications such as MS Word and Excel, accounting programs and electronic data processing Systems.
• Ability to analyze administrative and financial problems and make appropriate recommendations; conduct cost benefit studies and evaluate alternative administrative and fiscal approaches.
• Ability to perform research, prepare and deliver presentations, and answer questions regarding findings and recommendations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with representatives of public and private agencies.
• Ability to supervise work of others and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Eight to ten years of increasingly responsible experience in a high-level administration position.
• Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g. Certified Public Accountant) may be required at this level.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates financial reports, plans, capital expenditures, billing/assessments, revenue management, operating records and financial statements.
• Directs and/or assists in the preparation of special studies, reports, analyses and recommendations in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial systems/plans, capital improvement planning, internal controls, legislative requirements, statistical reports and business forecasts for management use.
• Make recommendations to improve the organization by providing comprehensive reports regarding improvements or changes needed to reach current and future goals.
• Ensure the timely and effective tracking of allocated resources, responsibilities and timelines associated with the department objectives; assist with monitoring progress on metrics.
• Supervises and directs staff to carry out varied administrative, business management and fiscal activities, including but not limited to: Operation and capital improvement budgets, accounting, auditing, personnel, property management, strategic planning, policy and procedural development, public relations, emergency management, safety and other related services.
• Trouble shoots division problems and assists in formulating efficient problem-solving techniques.
• Acts as a resource to assist in resolution of problems.
• Maintains close working relationship with City administration, City Council office, departmental customers and vendors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior