Finance Manager

Budgeting

Compile and assist in preparing the Town’s annual operating budget and capital improvement program, including revenue, and expenditure projections.
Revise and edit budget documents and reports for accuracy and content.
Perform studies and analyses; provide data for budget preparation.
Assist in the preparation of multiyear financial forecasts for all budgeted funds.

Finance

Aid in annual audits.
Analyze, coordinate, and prepare financial data and reports.
Assist with all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers.
Oversee posting and reconciliation of ledgers and accounts.
Oversee payroll, accounts payable processing, and utility and other billings.
Manage and comply with local, state, and government tax filings and reporting requirements.

Supervision

Oversee reconciliation of Town bank accounts to the general ledger monthly.
Prepare, analyze and reconcile complex financial transactions.
Reconcile assigned accounts.
Verify accounts payable, receivable, and utility billing.
Prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
Confer with members of other departments regarding financial matters.
Present reports, reviews and other financial information.

Administration

Develop, implement, and monitor short and long-term financial plans, revenue projections, and capital projects.
Confirm accuracy in general accounting, payroll, and related systems.
Oversee reconciliation of Town bank accounts to the general ledger monthly.
Prepare, analyze and reconcile complex financial transactions.
Reconcile assigned accounts.
Verify accounts payable, receivable, and utility billing.
Prepare monthly and annual financial reports.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of: principles and practices of governmental accounting, public finance administration and budgeting;
  auditing;
  reconciliation;
  federal and state regulations and guidelines as they pertain to municipal finance;
  municipal taxation;
  revenue management internal control procedures and management information system;
  computerized financial applications;
• Skill in: effective oral and written communication;
  performing difficult, professional, and technical accounting and financial work;
  preparing and analyzing complex financial reports;
  reconciling accounts, records, reports, and journals;
  computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications;
  organizing and administering a comprehensive financial management and reporting program;
  strong analytical and forecasting skills;
  supervising staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, or a related field required;
  five (5) years of relevant experience in accounting or public finance and 2 (two) years of supervisory experience, or any equivalent training, education, or experience required;
  Certified Public Accountant or Certified Public Finance Officer preferred, or ability to obtain within two (2) years.