Financial Services Manager
About The Position
This employment opportunity is in the Finance Department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County. To direct and manage the financial, accounting, and budget of a Service Team in conjunction with the Deputy Finance Director(s); to design, develop and evaluate all Service Team budget-related processes, and budget projections. To lead financial planning and analysis; ensuring consistent practices, policies, and procedures; and perform related duties as assigned. Flexible Workplace: This position is identified under the designation of ‘flex work eligible’, meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
- Five years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management.
- Equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and assist in the development of the budget preparation process to ensure that deadlines are met, procedures are correctly followed, and the final budget document accurately and persuasively communicates the Service Team’s needs.
- Organize, review, and monitor projections, based upon actual revenue and expenditures.
- Participate in problem resolution by organizing work groups, performing analyses, and preparing final reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
- Coordinate the presentation of complete and accurate information to outside agencies consistent with state and federal laws, accounting standards, and County Board policies.
- Evaluate and interpret the financial impact of pending or new legislation, directives, and mandates from the county, state, and federal governments to determine the fiscal impact to the County.
- Represent the Service Team on committees both in the county and outside agencies for the purpose of protecting the Service Team and Ramsey County interests.
- Manage the implementation of policies, procedures, best practices, and ongoing operation of the fiscal services.
- Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls relating to fiscal activity.
- Execute the planning and completion of special management projects as assigned.
- Coordinate and review year-end financial reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
