Finance Manager

Under the general direction of the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department and provides analytical support to Senior Leadership, the District General Manager, and, when requested, the Board of Trustees. The Finance Manager leads key projects, drives process improvements, and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, not necessarily in order of priority, include the following. Assigned job tasks/duties are not limited to the essential functions.

1. Provides excellent customer service to customers and business partners.
2. Supports the Director of Finance in preparing reports that summarize and analyze District financial activity to include revenues, expenditures, and fund balances.
3. Recommends, implements and monitors internal controls, accounting procedures, applicable Board policies, and budget practices to ensure sound financial management.
4. Oversees the integrity and effectiveness of the District’s financial systems, including ERP modules; troubleshoots issues, coordinates solutions, and supports financial system users.
5. Serves as the Finance Department’s liaison for ERP-related upgrades, data management, user access, testing, and cross-departmental implementation projects.
6. Assists with the development, coordination and presentation of the District’s annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, guidelines, policies, procedures and ordinances.
7. Coordinates with external auditors and supports the Director of Finance in managing audits in accordance with Board policy and professional standards.
8. Helps develop, administer, and monitor the Finance Department’s operational and capital budgets.
9. Leads the development of goals, objectives, and performance standards for the Budget, Accounting and Revenue departments and venues.
10. In partnership with the Information Technology team, manages ERP financial module configuration and improvements to optimize workflow and reporting processes across departments.
11. Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting, budgeting, and ERP-related inquiries and discrepancies.
12. May serve as acting Finance representative at Senior Leadership Team meetings on behalf of the Director of Finance during absences, contributes to the long-term planning and policy development.
13. Inputs and/or monitors employee time and pay records using automated system. Ensure records are accurate each month.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Accounting; and seven years related experience with automated financial and accounting systems, including five years supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA helpful but not required.
• Five years public sector experience preferred.