Financial Services Branch Manager

Posting Date 08/26/26 Application Deadline 09/08/26 Pay Range $72,500 - $122,000 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Flood Control District About The Position Do you enjoy working with numbers, asking questions and want to be a part of department that makes a difference in all of Maricopa County? In this role you will be responsible for a variety of financial services from payroll and accounts payable to all aspects of infrastructure accounting and grant management. You will manage a team of 4 dedicated professionals. Acting as the District’s liaison with the Department of Finance, you will work to ensure all the Flood Control District’s financial transactions adhere to Maricopa County standards and governmental accounting standards. You will represent the District in all matters of a financial nature with professionalism and sound judgement. About Us Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely! Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons – the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here every day! Join our innovative team to help create a safer community for our ever-changing County! Want more information on the Flood Control District of Maricopa County? Check out this video Proud to Offer Work with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County familiesPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including an incentiveEnrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three years of professional-level finance experienceBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fieldA combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. We Also Value Three years of supervisory experienceExperience with cost accounting for infrastructure projectsExperience with Intergovernmental AgreementsExperience with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standardsExperience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Job Contributions Supervises and manages the workload, performance, training, and hiring of financial staff, including two Accountants and two Accounting SpecialistsOversees infrastructure cost accounting for Flood Control projects through completion and placement into operation, including tracking land acquisition, construction, and engineering costs, and prepares and submits year-end financial reports to the Maricopa County Finance DivisionDirects and authorizes District payments for supplies, services, construction contracts, utilities, direct payments, employee reimbursements, memberships, and travel, ensuring compliance with Intergovernmental Agreement termsManages accounts receivable activities, including monitoring outstanding balances, reviewing receipts, and ensuring timely collection and compliance with applicable agreements and requirementsAdministers the preparation and approval of journal vouchers, maintenance of contract and payment records and logs, and grant accounting; conducts internal audits and coordinates annually with state and internal auditorsProvides District management with financial reports, documentation, guidance, and information to support decision-making; recommends and implements improvements to financial systems and procedures and develops and updates related policies and proceduresResponsible for supervising District payroll and travel services to ensure compliance with County policies and procedures, as well as maintaining supply inventories and asset records, including the accounting and recording of infrastructure assets Working Conditions Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degreePosition is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Selection Procedure Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now!