Fiscal Manager

Under general direction, supervises, coordinates, and monitors fiscal operations of a City Division or Department. Prepares budget and financial statements. Performs other job-related duties as required.A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field from an accredited four year college or university is required. Five years of full time paid experience in an Accounting-related field is required. Two years of full time supervisory experience (which may or may not be included in the five years accounting experience is required). Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises the revenue accounting staff and reviews/approves their work (journal entries, reconciliations, reports, etc.) to ensure work is accurate and in accordance with lease terms and general accepted accounting principles. 
• Leads the month-end revenue close by validating accruals, preparing revenue account reconciliations, journal entries, conducting fluctuation analyses and reporting disclosures.
• Provides mid-year and year-end financial statement support by preparing schedules, reports, etc.
• Provides financial audit support by preparing schedules, reports and various other information needed to conduct the annual audit.
• Oversees the accounts receivable aging reports and collection processes.
• Develops and maintains internal control policies and procedures to standardize collection and reporting of revenue collection information and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure the consistent practice and application of the organization’s revenue accounting policies, with attention to areas requiring judgment and estimates.
• Produces management reports, financial statements and other statistical reports for the COC DPC.  
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports to meet Federal and State Reporting Requirements.  
• Responds to ad-hoc requests from management concerning revenue recognition and variance analysis.
• Is responsible for hiring, development and performance of the workforce.  Develops and monitors employee goals, counsels and coaches, instructs and evaluates employees, initiates and enforces disciplinary actions, and informs leadership of performance or operational issues if necessary.
• Promotes and ensures compliance with occupational health and safety management policies, procedures, and programs to minimize employee accidents and to promote a safe work environment.  Prepares accident and injury reports as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or other closely related field from a four-year accredited college or university.
• Five years of full-time paid progressively responsible experience in an accounting related field.
• Experience with revenue transactions and accounting guidance around revenue.
• Understanding of Financial analysis and techniques.
• NIMS and ICS certifications for Management tier and any assigned working groups must be completed within six months of employment and complete additional or refresher trainings as required.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters non-discrimination.
• Ability to work independently in analyzing and resolving issues.
• Must be detail oriented, have the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Must have strong leadership, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be computer proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel.
• A valid State of Ohio Driver’s License is required.  
• Must successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 10-year fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check and employment background check and Security Threat Assessment.  
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Must be able to lift and carry thirty-five (35) pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of full-time, paid accounting experience working in an airport environment.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager Credentials.

Core Competencies:  

Managing Programs or Projects Programs

• Technology Management: Keeps up to date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to, and security of, technology systems.
• Financial Management: Understands the organization’s financial processes, as related to their role. Prepares, justifies, and administers the program budget; or assists with these duties. Oversees, or assists with, procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities.
• Creativity / Innovation: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new, efficient/effective programs/processes.
• Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

Projects

• Team Building: Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise relevant to their division.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
• Influencing/ Negotiating: Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.

Manages Self

• Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models' high standards of ethics.
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Continual Learning: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.
• Resilience: Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000