Financial Services Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

About the Role

Join the City of Olathe as a Financial Services Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure the integrity of financial records. This role involves managing key functions such as accounting, payroll, and purchasing while implementing policies and controls to maintain compliance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of financial experts focused on driving efficiency and excellence in service delivery.
• Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and audit standards.
• Prepare critical reports, including the City's Popular Annual Financial Report and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Manage investments, monitor cash flow, and oversee debt management and capital assets.
• Present financial insights to City leadership, contributing to key decisions.
• Leads and oversees accounting, payroll, and purchasing staff to improve divisional efficiency and service delivery; fosters a positive work environment consistent with the City's leadership philosophy and vision, values, and mission; provides motivation and conducts performance reviews; supports and trains staff on financial record compilation, system processes, and compliance.
• Manages accounting policies, financial reporting, and audit interactions, ensuring financial controls and safeguards; ensures reports comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulations, and audit requirements.
• Prepares the City’s annual financial report and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, including documentation for auditors and adjusting entries; ensures financial reports meet GFOA Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting and Popular Annual Financial Reporting standards.
• Implements investment principles that meet statutory requirements and City policy, focusing on safety, liquidity, and yield; analyzes cash flow, cost controls, and financial statements to guide financial management; monitors cash flow, reconciles bank accounts, and manages money transfers.
• Oversees debt management, capital assets, and financing, ensuring compliance with regulations and City policy; administers and records special assessments and related debt.
• Summarizes data, creates compelling presentations, and presents findings to the City Council and senior management; maintains relationships with financial institutions, bond rating agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Supervises enterprise resource planning (ERP) system processes and internal controls for general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and related areas.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in accounting management (government experience preferred).
• 3+ years supervising a financial operations team.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• CPA certification required.
• Prior experience in Workday enterprise system is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience: Five years of comprehensive experience managing accounting operations is required. Previous experience managing accounting operations for a government agency is preferred. Three years of recent experience supervising staff performing financial operations is required. Prior experience with Workday enterprise management system is preferred.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is required.

Pay

Hiring Range: $101,088.00 - $156,788 based on a combination of factors including but not limited to education and relevant work history.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Life, and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS)
• Deferred 457 Retirement Plans with up to 3% employer match
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Up to 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

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