Finance Manager

The Finance Manager collaborates closely with the Town Supervisor and the Town Board to oversee the Town's financial management. As a key member of the senior management team, the Finance Manager directly supervises two team members. The Finance Manager must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders. This role demands a detail-oriented individual capable of proficiently managing town finances, promoting collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices. Specific job duties include the following: Oversees computerized accounting and billing systems, ensuring accurate records of financial transactions across all departments and agencies. Manages all accounting functions, including payroll and tax reporting, to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Collaborates with the Town Board and various committees to develop and implement financial and personnel policies and procedures. Recommends investment strategies and monitors market trends for optimal financial management. Plans issuance of debt instruments and prepares official statements in compliance with IRS reporting requirements. Prepares and compiles financial reports for budget preparation and fiscal decision-making processes. Prepares financial reports and records for yearly audits. Conducts cash flow projection, analysis, and management to facilitate financial transactions. Confers with the Town Supervisor, Town Board, auditors, and department heads regarding budgetary revenues and expenditures. Supervises subordinate staff engaged in fiscal operations. Conducts special financial and statistical research as directed and maintains professional education to stay updated with standards and regulations. Minimum Qualifications: Either: a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics, including or supplemented by eighteen (18) semester credit hours in accounting, and five (5) years of accounting or auditing experience which must have been involved in the maintenance of double entry books of a business, including the general ledger, or in maintaining governmental agency books involving appropriation accounting and the preparation of budget and financial reports; three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or b) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelors Degree in a related field specifically structured to prepare individuals for work involving accounting, auditing, budgeting, and other fiscal related responsibilities, including or supplemented by eighteen (18) semester credit hours in accounting, and six (6) years of experience as defined in (a) above; three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or c) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above. Starting Salary: $85,404.80 (Step 1 of the Salary Schedule) Employee Benefits: Excellent benefit package including health insurance, paid leave, and participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System. Civil Service Requirements: This is a Civil Service Competitive Class position. The employee would be hired on a provisional basis and would be required to pass and be reachable for appointment on the resulting eligible list. Submission Requirements: Applicants must submit (either via email or mail) an Employment Application* and attach a cover letter and resume Questions: Any questions can be directed to the Town Supervisors Office at 518.562.6813 or michael@townofplattsburgh.org *The application can be downloaded from the Clinton County website: https://www.clintoncountyny.gov/ Submission Deadline: Open until filled. The Town of Plattsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer