Accounting Manager

About the role

You'll lead a team responsible for the City's core accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. You'll combine leadership, technical accounting expertise, and strategic problem-solving to oversee essential accounting functions, improve financial processes, and collaborate with departments across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Division by planning, organizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of Accounting staff.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and evaluate team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Oversee core accounting functions, including cashiering, accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales tax, and the protection of the City's financial assets.
• Recommend and implement improvements to policies, procedures, internal controls, and accounting processes to support accuracy, efficiency, and financial transparency.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Analyze complex accounting and financial issues, develop practical solutions, and prepare clear, accurate financial reports.
• Assist with preparation of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), coordinate with external auditors, and provide documentation and explanations during the annual audit.
• Evaluate financial systems and software, lead system improvements, and work with vendors to streamline accounting processes.
• Represent the Finance Department by providing excellent customer service and building positive working relationships across the organization and with members of the community.
• Support the City's Trail to Excellence by contributing ideas that improve services, processes, and organizational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, compliance, technical writing, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Skills

• Build trust by leading with integrity, supporting your team, and fostering collaboration across departments.
• Analyze complex financial information and develop practical, accurate solutions to accounting and reporting challenges.
• Communicate financial information clearly through reports, presentations, and conversations with employees, leadership, auditors, and the community.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and make financial operations more efficient.
• Stay organized while managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Amenities include ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays.
• 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan.
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area.
• Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being.
• Free transit pass and family member discounts.
• Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning.
• Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations.

Pay

The starting pay for this position is between $88,423 and $97,265 per year, with opportunities for growth up to $123,792 per year based on long-term growth and performance within the role.

Schedule

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