City of Little Rock, AR
Finance Special Operations Manager
City of Little Rock, AR, Little Rock, AR
Salary: $79,522.00 - $122,464.00 Annually
Location : Little Rock, AR
Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number: FN-2024-02
Department: Finance Department
Opening Date: 02/28/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NUNU
Supervisory Responsibility?: Yes
On-Line Applications Only?: Yes
Department:: Finance Department
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: To analyze, administer, and monitor the City's operating and capital budget; to develop, coordinate, supervise and conduct comprehensive internal audits of financial and non-financial requirements; to review, analyze and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of policies, procedures, and operating controls designed to safeguard the City of Little Rock assets and other resources, and to conduct and direct management studies and research projects.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click
Calling all Financial Visionaries!
As a Financial Operations Manager, you'll be the compass guiding our financial ship through uncharted waters.
A Financial Operations Manager is a key figure in a business's financial management, responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with financial regulations. Their role combines financial analysis, accounting, and management elements, often requiring a strong understanding of business principles, finance, and leadership skills
COME JOIN OUR TEAM HERE AT THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FINANCE DEPARTMENT!
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or a related area; four (4) years of professional-level experience as an Accountant with specific experience in public budget administration and auditing, or a related area; and two (2) years of experience supervising professional-level employees. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
DISCLAIMER:
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
• Online applications only
• Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
• You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at ([redacted] if they are having computer difficulties.
City of Little Rock Benefits
Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) -The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance. Coverage for an employee's dependents is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) - The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability - The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement - Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.
Regular, full-time (non-uniformed, non-union) employees shall earn paid Leave at the following rate:
Annual Accrual
Mid-Mgrs. Annual Accrual
160 hours
184
3 to 10 Years
200 hours
224
10 to 20 Years
224 hours
248
20 Years of Service and Over
256 hours
280
Paid Time Off may be accumulated to a maximum of 320 hours.
Upon termination of employment, an employee will receive payment of all the PTO Leave balance.
Short-Term Disability Leave
Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).
All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.
After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or a related area?
02
Are you willing to possess a valid Class D Arkansas license within 30 days of employment?
03
Do you have two (2) years of experience supervising professional-level staff?
04
If yes, please explain this experience. (Please ensure this information is included in your work history.) If not applicable, please enter N/A.
05
Do you have at least our (4) years of professional-level experience as an Accountant with specific experience in public budget administration and auditing, or a related area?
06
If yes, please explain this experience. (Please ensure this information is included in your work history.) If not applicable, please enter N/A..
07
Are you willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required?
08
Are you willing to possess a valid, active status Arkansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license OR Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) license within six months of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position?
09
How did you find out about this particular position?
Required Question
Location : Little Rock, AR
Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number: FN-2024-02
Department: Finance Department
Opening Date: 02/28/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NUNU
Supervisory Responsibility?: Yes
On-Line Applications Only?: Yes
Department:: Finance Department
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: To analyze, administer, and monitor the City's operating and capital budget; to develop, coordinate, supervise and conduct comprehensive internal audits of financial and non-financial requirements; to review, analyze and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of policies, procedures, and operating controls designed to safeguard the City of Little Rock assets and other resources, and to conduct and direct management studies and research projects.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click
Calling all Financial Visionaries!
As a Financial Operations Manager, you'll be the compass guiding our financial ship through uncharted waters.
A Financial Operations Manager is a key figure in a business's financial management, responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with financial regulations. Their role combines financial analysis, accounting, and management elements, often requiring a strong understanding of business principles, finance, and leadership skills
COME JOIN OUR TEAM HERE AT THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK FINANCE DEPARTMENT!
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or a related area; four (4) years of professional-level experience as an Accountant with specific experience in public budget administration and auditing, or a related area; and two (2) years of experience supervising professional-level employees. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a valid, active status Arkansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license OR Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) license within six months of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
- Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
- Must be available to work flexible work hours to include evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
DISCLAIMER:
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
• Online applications only
• Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
• You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at ([redacted] if they are having computer difficulties.
City of Little Rock Benefits
Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) -The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance. Coverage for an employee's dependents is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) - The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability - The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement - Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.
Regular, full-time (non-uniformed, non-union) employees shall earn paid Leave at the following rate:
Annual Accrual
Mid-Mgrs. Annual Accrual
160 hours
184
3 to 10 Years
200 hours
224
10 to 20 Years
224 hours
248
20 Years of Service and Over
256 hours
280
Paid Time Off may be accumulated to a maximum of 320 hours.
Upon termination of employment, an employee will receive payment of all the PTO Leave balance.
Short-Term Disability Leave
Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).
All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.
After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or a related area?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you willing to possess a valid Class D Arkansas license within 30 days of employment?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have two (2) years of experience supervising professional-level staff?
- Yes
- No
04
If yes, please explain this experience. (Please ensure this information is included in your work history.) If not applicable, please enter N/A.
05
Do you have at least our (4) years of professional-level experience as an Accountant with specific experience in public budget administration and auditing, or a related area?
- Yes
- No
06
If yes, please explain this experience. (Please ensure this information is included in your work history.) If not applicable, please enter N/A..
07
Are you willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required?
- Yes
- No
08
Are you willing to possess a valid, active status Arkansas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license OR Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) license within six months of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position?
- Yes
- No
09
How did you find out about this particular position?
- LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
- Facebook/Social Media
- Arkansas Business
- KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
- Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
- City Employee
- Friend or relative who does not work for the City
- Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
- Career Builder/Indeed
- Government Jobs
- Indeed
- College/University Career Page
- Career Fair
- Virtual Job Fair
- Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
- Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
- Department of Workforce Services
- Professional Association
- Other
Required Question