Deputy Finance Manager

Summary

Description

Overview

The City of Louisville seeks a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and experienced Deputy Finance Director. The Deputy Finance Director provides expertise regarding the work and goals of the City by building a strong budget and capable finance staff. The Deputy Finance Director performs highly responsible accounting functions. Also performs supervisory and managerial work in directing the activities of employees involved in a variety of accounting and record-keeping tasks. This role is responsible for the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), lead point of contact for the annual external audit, maintenance of the general ledger, internal control systems, and for the preparation of highly technical financial statements and detailed analysis for the more complex accounting functions. This position will report to our Finance Director in the Finance Department. Work is performed with considerable independence within established policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Work is reviewed through observation, reports, audits, and for results obtained.  Performs other work as required. 

This position is open until filled with first review of applications September 15, 2025.

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Hiring Range: $131,800 to $165,100
Salary Range: $131,800 to $184,000

All initial communication regarding your application will come via email usually from info@governmentjobs.com or the recruiter. Please check your email messages frequently and your junk mail during the application process.

Examples of Duties

• Supervises and manages the operations of the Accounting Division (five employees) of the Finance Department. Responsible for supervising and supporting critical Finance Department functions, including accounting and financial reporting, payroll, utility billing, accounts payable, collections, grant reporting, capital projects, fixed assets, and front desk customer service. 
• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of direct reports including an Accounting Supervisor and Payroll Accountant. Indirectly supervises an Accounts Payable Technician and two Accounting Technicians.
• Responsible for accounting/process documentation and employee cross-training in each of the Division’s critical functional areas. 
• Oversees the day-to-day functions of the Utility Billing Customer Service Group (currently contracted out) and Accounting Technician staff who perform customer service functions via phone and email, semi-monthly billing of utility services and the processing of penalties, interest and disconnection notices on delinquent accounts.
• Coordinate utility billing functions with the City’s Operations Division of the Public Works Department.
• Address resident issues relating to utility billing when the issue is unable to be satisfactorily resolved by the Utility Billing Customer Service staff.
• Assists external auditors during the annual audit, which includes providing explanations for various accounting policies, procedures and specific questions relating to items recorded and reported in various funds.
• Prepares all sections of the annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR): transmittal letter, management discussion and analysis, statements, notes, and schedules.
• Assists with the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards in preparation for the Single Audit.
• Assists external auditors during the annual Single Audit of grant programs.
• Ensures capital assets are recorded properly.
• Stays current on Federal, State, and Local legislation and implements any required changes.
• Stays current with federal grant regulations, including 2 CFR 200.
• Assists Finance Director with preparation of the Biennial Operating & Capital Budget documents.    
• Assists Finance Director with general cash and investment management. Supervises the recording, reporting, and reconciliations of all cash accounts and investments, including all changes to changes to cash, purchases and maturities of investments, and receipt of interest earnings. 
• Reviews monthly journal entries, monthly bank reconciliations, monthly account reconciliations, and fixed asset reports that are presented to the Finance Committee.   Prepares numerous and various other financial analysis on all funds as requested or as needed. 
• Assists the Finance Director with developing, monitoring, and maintaining internal controls over all accounting and finance-related functions. Prepares internal control reviews and ensures physical inventory/asset counts within the departments. Reviews and assists departments with grant compliance. 
• Coordinate with the City’s Communications Department regarding communications of developments in utility billing and ensure current information is presented on the Finance Department website.
• Serve as Acting Finance Director when Director is not in office; such as at Conferences or on vacation.
• This position is considered a critical/essential worker and is therefore responsible for responding to emergencies and/or disasters that may require additional overtime or adjustments to your normal schedule to fit the needs of the organization.

General Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field. 
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting, auditing and finance with specialized knowledge of governmental accounting. 
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in finance or accounting within a municipal or public sector setting that includes grants, accounts payable, cash receipts, accounts receivable, utility billing, capital assets, financial reporting, and audits.
• A minimum of three (3) years of Supervisory experience.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Active Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) preferred.
• Experience with Tyler-Munis ERP accounting software preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience will be considered.

Additional Information

• Strong understanding of principles and practices of governmental accounting standards, practices and regulation in a municipal environment
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal legal requirements governing municipal financial operations
• The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, department heads, staff, and the community.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, strong organizational and multitasking skills, and a solution-oriented mindset with the ability to think critically and make informed decisions
• The ability to align with the city's values, mission, and vision, and work collaboratively across departments, contributing to a positive organizational culture.
• Knowledge of GASB statements and the ability to implement changes, when required.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations, including 2 CFR 200.
• Understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and government auditing standards
• Knowledge and experience in financial software systems, grant software; Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities
• Knowledge of the financial structure and systems of Colorado municipalities
• Knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and best practices
• Knowledge of treasury and investments laws, regulations, and best practices
• Ability to solve a wide variety of complex accounting problems and propose and implement resolutions.
• Preparation and presentation of financial analyses, schedules, and plans to a variety of audiences.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• The ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.

Work Environment:
The work is performed indoors in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
  
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the city's policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services. The Human Resources Director has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disability seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants.