Town of Paradise Valley Hiring for FINANCE MANAGER at Paradise Valley, Arizona Full Time

Job Details

Level

Management

Job Location

Paradise Valley, AZ

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary Range

$100,212.00 – $133,616.00 Salary / year

Job Category

Finance

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you looking for a new management-level position in finance and accounting where the work is diverse and challenging? Do you have related governmental experience that you want to develop further?

The Town of Paradise Valley (Town) is seeking a Finance Manager to perform supervisory, administrative, and professional accounting work, to include complex professional accounting duties in the analysis, preparation, and maintenance of financial records and reports.

The Town Finance Manager also provides information and analyses to aid executive management in decision-making processes, under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

More specifically, the Finance Manager :

• Assists the CFO with the annual budget in coordination with Town Manager and department personnel.
• Plans, develops, and manages the work and supervision of accounting staff, which includes accounts receivable, cash receipts, accounts payable, payroll, and utility billing.
• Supervises the Town postal service employees and oversees accounting functions of the post office.
• Prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Popular Annual Final Report (PAFR) and submits to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for award recognition.
• Coordinates and serves as liaison for the annual independent audit, including the expenditure limitation report and other reports and related materials.
• Serves as the Town’s Risk Manager managing property and liability claims and assists with negotiating insurance policy renewals.
• Assists the CFO with analyzing the Town’s long-term financial needs, including the issuance of bonds and capital leases.
• Liaises with the Town’s main bank, and monitors activity and processes bank reconciliations on all banks and investments.
• Manages the accounting and finance areas in accordance with the Town’s policies.
• Prepares the books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and within budget limitations.
• Prepares financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with the guidelines established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
• Reviews accounting transactions for accuracy and corrects financial records as appropriate.

In return, the Finance Manager will enjoy the value of :

• 100% Town-paid medical and dental premiums , with coverage available for qualifying dependents.
• A superior workplace culture and environment.
• 100% Town-paid basic life and short-term disability insurances , with options to purchase additional coverages.
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Paid vacation and sick leave accruals, plus option to advance first-year accruals.
• 10 paid holidays .
• 2 personal days .
• $5,000 in tuition reimbursement each year.

THE REQUIREMENTS

To become the Finance Manager, the Town requires :

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or closely related area.
• Five years of supervisory and progressive responsible experience in governmental accounting.
• A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for two years of the experience requirements.
• Preferred : Related experience in a local municipality.
• Preferred : Certified Public Accountant.
• Preferred : Government Finance Officer certification.

The successful candidate also must :

• Complete an online application to be considered for this opportunity.
• Successfully complete a background investigation which may include employment, driving, credit, and criminal history checks.

The Town of Paradise Valley is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Only the most qualified applicants will be considered further.