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Our client is seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee municipal accounting operations and support sound fiscal decision-making for their team. This contract to hire opportunity is ideal for someone who can guide budgeting, reporting, compliance, and daily financial activities while partnering closely with leadership. The role offers the chance to strengthen financial processes, supervise accounting support staff, and help ensure accurate, transparent stewardship of public funds.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the planning, development, and oversight of annual budgets, forecasts, and ongoing financial performance tracking across city functions.
Prepare and distribute regular financial statements, revenue summaries, expenditure reports, and other fiscal analyses to support informed departmental and executive decisions.
Manage core accounting activities, including general ledger reconciliation, month-end close processes, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, and utility billing coordination.
Establish, refine, and monitor internal controls, fiscal procedures, and accounting practices to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Partner with city leadership to build annual budget projections, develop presentation materials, and communicate financial recommendations to the governing council.
Coordinate audit preparation efforts, respond to state and federal audit inquiries, and work with external auditors to support successful financial and compliance reviews.
Ensure timely year-end close activities and maintain reliable accounting records that align with generally accepted accounting principles and public sector requirements.
Supervise and support accounting staff, including direct oversight of designated technical personnel, to promote accountability and high-quality financial operations.
Requirements:
Demonstrated experience in finance or accounting leadership, preferably within a municipal, public sector, or similarly regulated environment.
Strong working knowledge of budget management, forecasting, fund administration, and grant management practices.
Hands-on experience with general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, monthly financial reporting, and month-end close activities.
Understanding of internal controls, audit coordination, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal financial requirements.
Ability to interpret financial data clearly and present budget and performance information to leadership and stakeholders.
Effective supervisory skills with the ability to guide staff, prioritize deadlines, and maintain accuracy across multiple finance functions.