Accounting Manager

Description

As the Accounting Manager, 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. Your work will help maintain accurate financial records, support sound financial stewardship, and strengthen the services the City provides every day.

Essential Job Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

What You Will Succeed in This Role If You

• 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.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Able 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.