Financial Manager

Description

Our team at Cottonwood Heights Parks and Recreation Service Area is committed to shaping the future of our community through innovative public service and infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced Financial Manager who combines exceptional financial expertise with strategic vision to support essential services that enhance the quality of life in this community. This role involves more than numbers – it’s about understanding their impact and guiding financial decisions that drive community progression through Parks and Recreation.

If you are ready to lead in local government finance, alongside an insightful, dynamic, and FUN team of Parks and Recreation professionals, we invite you to apply!

Financial Manager

Non-seasonal, 40 hours per week, Exempt, salaried, full benefits. Weekdays, evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays.

Administration

Position

Reports To:

Executive Director

Positions/Areas Directly Supervised:
Senior Accounting Specialist, Accounting Services (external CPA), Customer Service Manager

To act as an Administrative Support Service Manager for Cottonwood Heights Parks and Recreation Service Area (CHPRSA), including but not limited to the duties of the fiscal administrator, purchasing agent, contract administrator, risk management, insurance management, and emergency management. Supervise and hire personnel involved in these areas. Ensure proper preparation and maintenance of CHPRSA financial records and coordinate the yearly audit.

Work with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees to ensure that board meetings are in compliance with State law and are conducted appropriately. Oversee fiscal operations to ensure proper fiscal management of funds for CHPRSA, including budget preparation and tracking.

Budget Controlled by the Position: $6,000,000

Number of Employees Supervised: 2‑3

This position requires good human relations, budgeting, supervisory, and organizational skills. Strong communication skills, both spoken and written, are necessary. Knowledge of budgets and purchasing is required.

• Prepare, review, and submit financial statements, budget, tax rate assessment forms, and related audit material to the Board of Trustees for review and adoption ensuring compliance with Utah State and Federal laws.
• Prepare the annual budget by working with each Manager. Combine all information into a CHPRSA budget submitted to the Director and Board of Trustees for review, revision, and final approval. Monitor the budget monthly and meet with Director and Managers monthly regarding the budget.
• Prepare monthly financial reports comparing actual figures to budget figures for staff and the Board of Trustees, including property taxes.
• Prepare all information for property tax rates for the Board of Trustees in advance of adoption of the rate. Know the development and adoption process for property taxes including State and County processes and procedures.
• Serve as internal auditor for management of all fiscal operations including grounds, programs, aquatics, administration, and other entities of CHPRSA.
• Oversee all external audits of CHPRSA and help fiscal operations staff prepare necessary documents for auditors. Follow up with all staff on recommendations required by auditors. File all documents with the State Auditor from audits.
• Ensure that accounts payable are tracked in a single location, using consistent invoicing techniques and tracking to account for all accounts payable in a timely, accurate manner as completed by the accountant or accounting specialist.
• Ensure that accounts receivable are tracked in a single location, using consistent invoicing techniques and tracking to account for all receivables in a timely, accurate manner as completed by the accountant or accounting specialist.
• Prepare, coordinate, and manage the Tax Anticipation Notes or Lines of Credit for CHPRSA if needed.
• Ensure control of cash income and cash disbursements with the assistance of the accountant and accounting specialist.
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