General Ledger Financial Manager (Grade 19)

City of Huntsville • Al 35801, AL

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About The Position

The City of Huntsville Finance Department is seeking a General Ledger Financial Manager to supervise, manage, and lead the department’s accounting and fiscal management activities. The position involves advanced, specialized professional accounting and fiscal management work, including overseeing accounting operations, supervising personnel and assigned divisions, and conducting fiscal analysis and studies. The role manages tax and license administration, oversees reconciliation of ledgers and sub-ledgers across City departments and financial entities, and manages transactional accounting and reporting for deposits and expenditures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• At least 3 years of advanced accounting and fiscal management experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to become bonded.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate-level coursework or training in governmental finance, accounting, or auditing.
• Professional designations in government finance and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and lead the Finance Department’s accounting and fiscal management activities.
• Perform and oversee advanced professional accounting work and fiscal management work.
• Supervise personnel and activities within assigned divisions.
• Conduct advanced fiscal analyses and studies.
• Manage tax and license administration.
• Supervise reconciliation of ledgers and sub-ledgers across City departments and financial entities.
• Manage transactional accounting and reporting for deposits and expenditures/expenses.

What This Job Offers

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