Job Overview

As Finance Manager,you will assume responsibility for overseeing all financial and accountingfunctions within the organization. This pivotal role involves ensuring precisefinancial reporting, establishing and managing the company's operating model,and offering strategic financial insights. The ideal candidate should be adeptat getting into the details and possess a strong educational background inbusiness, finance, or accounting, ideally holding an MBA or CPA certification.Relevant work experience in finance, public finance, accounting, or consultingis highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assess end-to-endfinancial processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency.
• Evaluateaccounting policies, procedures, and integrate Business Intelligence (BI)software solutions to identify cost and time-saving opportunities and plan forfuture growth.
• Collaborate withthe existing team to develop and implement financial strategies aligned withthe company's goals.
• Own and optimizemodels, reporting, and analysis for the Finance department functions.
• Direct and managefinancial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Supervise and leadaccounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable and financialreporting.
• Ensure compliancewith regulatory standards and financial laws.
• Analyze financialdata, providing insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Collaboratecross-functionally to support business decisions and initiatives.
• Managerelationships with external auditors, banks, and financial institutions.
• Lead, mentor, anddevelop a high-performing finance and accounting team.
• Generate financialanalyses to aid C-Suite decision-making and coordinate financial reporting formonthly board meetings.
• Undertake anyadditional responsibilities delegated by the Chief Business Officer.
• Manage assignedprojects as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Graduate degreefrom an accredited college or university in accounting or a closely relatedfield.
• Experience inAccounting or Finance working for a city, state, or government entity.
• Experience inpublic or housing finance.
• Certified PublicAccountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO).
• 10+ years in asenior finance role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• BusinessIntelligence expertise, including the ability to leverage BI tools for enhancedfinancial reporting and analysis.
• In-depth knowledgeof accounting principles, GAAP, and GASB pronouncements.
• Ability tointerpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, andregulations.
• Proficiency inusing Microsoft Office 365 applications (including Word and Excel).
• Effective verbaland written communication skills.
• Exceptionalleadership abilities with a proven track record of building and managing teams.
• Strategic thinkerwith excellent data analysis, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized,self-motivated, and able to develop and implement strategic goals.
• Ability tomultitask and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility inboth work schedule and project implementation.
• Ability to represent theorganization positively in the community.