FISCAL MANAGER CITY CHAMBERLAIN

Now Hiring - Applications accepted through August 19, 202

The City of Ithaca, NY i

City of

Ithaca Fiscal Manager

The City of Ithaca, NY is seeking qualified applicants for
Fiscal Manager with the Chamberlain’s Office!

If you enjoy solving financial puzzles, improving processes, and ensuring every dollar is accounted for, this
position offers an opportunity to play a critical role in the City's financial operations.

The Fiscal Manager plays a key role in the daily financial operations of the City of Ithaca. This
position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the City's daily cash receipts,
account reconciliations, and financial records.

This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys solving problems, streamlining operations, and
making sure everything balances exactly as it should. Every day brings a combination of consistent
financial responsibilities and new challenges that require sound judgment, attention to detail, and
the ability to adapt.
Responsibilities include:

 Overseeing the City's daily cash receipts and deposits, ensuring multiple revenue sources

balance accurately.
 Reconciling accounts and researching discrepancies until they are resolved.
 Monitoring revenues, expenditures, and financial activity for accuracy.
 Helping develop and improve office procedures and internal financial controls.
 Preparing reports, analyzing financial information, and assisting with budgeting and special

projects.
 Working closely with departments throughout the City to answer questions and solve

financial issues.
 Coordinating the office's daily fiscal operations to ensure work is completed accurately,

efficiently, and on schedule.

This position offers significant independence and is best suited for someone who enjoys taking
ownership of their work, making thoughtful decisions, and continuously improving processes.

To view the complete job description, visit: Fiscal Manager job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with

a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, and two years of
experience in a responsible position involving fiscal management, accounting, budgeting or
other related fiscal responsibility, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory
capacity; or

Minimum Qualifications (continued):

B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with an

Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field and four years of
experience in a responsible position involving fiscal management, accounting, budgeting or
other related fiscal responsibility, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory
capacity; or

C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six

years of experience in a responsible position involving fiscal management, accounting,
budgeting or other related fiscal responsibility, at least two years of which must have been
in a supervisory capacity; or

D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and

Department of Human Resources/Civil Service at (607) 274-6539 or by email to
hrdept@cityofithaca.org.

of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ , veterans, people
with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.

with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the NYS Division of Human Rights (NYS
DHR) it is the policy of the City to provide reasonable accommodation when requested
without causing an undue hardship. If accommodation is needed, please call (607) 274-
6539 or contact us by email using hrdept@cityofithaca.org.

Application Materials Required:

Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on August 19, 2026. Submit required application
materials to:


City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department
108 E. Green St.
Ithaca, NY 1485
(607) 274-653

All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program.
We do not accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or
photocopies of applications.

Ithaca is Gorges! We would love to have you on our team!

Re-Issued: July 24, 2026