Finance Manager

This role is a mid-level management role at the City of Ketchum and performs all tasks under the direction of the Director of Finance. The position is responsible for a wide variety of administrative, financial, and management functions within the Finance Department.

Assist in coordinating finance functions for the City of Ketchum, including a focus on delivering the financial assistance needed for the successful operation of city internal departments. Act as a budget advisor and resource to city departments including the identification and development of reporting specifically tailored for departmental needs. Operate as a customer service liaison to external finance customers including business licensing and business tax in coordination with the Business License and Tax Specialist. Assist with business license and tax compliance, including program development and drafting agreements with legal assistance to ensure proper collections and financial management. Assist in the management of the city’s financial system including the administration of user setup and user rights. Foster a continuous improvement environment by identifying potential opportunities to eliminate duplicative efforts or to streamline and create efficiencies and automation.

Performs advanced professional financial, budgetary and accounting functions of the City Finance Department including development, implementation, monitoring and coordination of the City's annual capital and operating budgets, gathers, analyzes and presents critical financial budgetary information.  Assists in the planning and forecasting for fiscal year and long-range financial planning, reviews and analyzes budget variances to ensure City expenditures fall within the guidelines of appropriation limits and within procurement guidelines.  Provide redundancy on all accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks as deemed necessary by the Director of Finance. Provides staff assistance for special projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or related field and experience collaborating with various stakeholders to accomplish organization goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of financial ERP systems, data mining tools, techniques and methods used in financial analysis and sound business practices; governmental budgeting practices and Idaho state statutes; and an advanced grasp of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience performing complex financial planning functions in the public sector.
• Applicants must: pass a City of Ketchum background check, which includes criminal history, reference checks, and a credit check.