City of Louisville
Salary :
$110,000.00 - $131,000.00 Annually Location :
CO 80027, CO Job Type:
Regular Tier 1 Job Number:
2500035 Department:
Finance Division:
Accounting Opening Date:
03/12/2025
Overview The
City of Louisville
seeks a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and experienced Accounting-Finance Manager. The
Finance Manager
provides expertise about the work and goals of the City by building a strong budget and capable finance staff. The Finance Manager 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.
Review
All initial communication regarding your application will come via email usually from 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 of the Finance Department. Responsible for supervising and supporting critical Finance Department functions, including accounting and financial reporting, grant reporting, payroll, utility billing, accounts payable, collections, capital projects, fixed assets, and front desk customer service. Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of direct reports including a Senior Accountant, Payroll Accountant, 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. Develops and administers the Accounting Division budget. Lead preparer of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Lead point of contact for external auditors, supervises staff, to complete year-end audit schedules, workpapers, and reconciliations. Assists Finance Director with preparation of the Biennial Operating & Capital Budget documents. 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. 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. 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. Monitors and reports on the ongoing status of the City's Capital Improvements Program and presents the report to the Finance Committee. Monitors and reports on the status of the Internal Service/Capital Replacement Funds, including development of replacement contributions formulas, methodologies, and communication reports. 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. Temporarily work 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
Required Education and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, auditing or finance A minimum of 2 years of Supervisory experience Experience working for a municipality or local government preferred 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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental accounting in a municipal environment Knowledge of legal requirements governing municipal financial operations Skill in the use of a personal computer and various applications programs, including MS Excel and Word Skill in the operation of various types of office equipment Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of complex accounting and related records and reports Ability to analyze and solve a variety of complex accounting problems Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality of information Ability to work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines Ability to supervise and direct employees, including training employees and monitoring their performance Ability to interpret and apply laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other employees, vendors, bankers, auditors, investors, other jurisdictions, and the general public
Additional Information
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. A brochure of offered
Please contact City of Louisville office with any questions. 01
This position requires a minimum of five years of experience in accounting, auditing, or finance. Please briefly describe your relevant experience. 02
Can you describe your experience supervising accounting staff, including the number of individuals you managed and their specific roles or titles? 03
Are you familiar with Tyler-Munis or a similar ERP accounting system? If yes, please specify which system(s) and your level of use. 04
Do you have experience preparing or overseeing an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)? If yes, please describe briefly 05
Do you currently hold an active CPA or CPFO certification? If yes, which one? 06
Have you ever worked for in local government such as a municipality, county or state organization? If so, briefly describe. Required Question
$110,000.00 - $131,000.00 Annually Location :
CO 80027, CO Job Type:
Regular Tier 1 Job Number:
2500035 Department:
Finance Division:
Accounting Opening Date:
03/12/2025
Overview The
City of Louisville
seeks a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and experienced Accounting-Finance Manager. The
Finance Manager
provides expertise about the work and goals of the City by building a strong budget and capable finance staff. The Finance Manager 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.
Review
All initial communication regarding your application will come via email usually from 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 of the Finance Department. Responsible for supervising and supporting critical Finance Department functions, including accounting and financial reporting, grant reporting, payroll, utility billing, accounts payable, collections, capital projects, fixed assets, and front desk customer service. Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of direct reports including a Senior Accountant, Payroll Accountant, 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. Develops and administers the Accounting Division budget. Lead preparer of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Lead point of contact for external auditors, supervises staff, to complete year-end audit schedules, workpapers, and reconciliations. Assists Finance Director with preparation of the Biennial Operating & Capital Budget documents. 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. 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. 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. Monitors and reports on the ongoing status of the City's Capital Improvements Program and presents the report to the Finance Committee. Monitors and reports on the status of the Internal Service/Capital Replacement Funds, including development of replacement contributions formulas, methodologies, and communication reports. 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. Temporarily work 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
Required Education and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, auditing or finance A minimum of 2 years of Supervisory experience Experience working for a municipality or local government preferred 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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental accounting in a municipal environment Knowledge of legal requirements governing municipal financial operations Skill in the use of a personal computer and various applications programs, including MS Excel and Word Skill in the operation of various types of office equipment Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of complex accounting and related records and reports Ability to analyze and solve a variety of complex accounting problems Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality of information Ability to work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines Ability to supervise and direct employees, including training employees and monitoring their performance Ability to interpret and apply laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other employees, vendors, bankers, auditors, investors, other jurisdictions, and the general public
Additional Information
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. A brochure of offered
Please contact City of Louisville office with any questions. 01
This position requires a minimum of five years of experience in accounting, auditing, or finance. Please briefly describe your relevant experience. 02
Can you describe your experience supervising accounting staff, including the number of individuals you managed and their specific roles or titles? 03
Are you familiar with Tyler-Munis or a similar ERP accounting system? If yes, please specify which system(s) and your level of use. 04
Do you have experience preparing or overseeing an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)? If yes, please describe briefly 05
Do you currently hold an active CPA or CPFO certification? If yes, which one? 06
Have you ever worked for in local government such as a municipality, county or state organization? If so, briefly describe. Required Question