FINANCE MANAGER

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Location: Rapid City, SD

Job Summary: The Finance Manager oversees the City’s financial reporting, audit coordination, and fixed asset accounting programs. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role manages financial systems and controls, supports departments with grant and program reporting, and provides clear and timely financial analysis to inform organizational decision-making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation, review, and publication of the Annual Financial Report and other required financial reports in compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Serve as the primary contact with independent auditors and coordinate audit activities across departments.
• Review financial reports, journal entries, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Oversee the City’s general and subsidiary ledgers and manage financial systems related to fixed asset accounting, including capital improvement projects, land, buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Maintain controls, procedures, and documentation for recording, tracking, and reporting fixed assets; ensure timely physical inventories and compliance with federal, state, and grant requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of interdepartmental charges, utility rates, development fees, impact fees, and other City service and program fees.
• Prepare and present financial statements, budget performance reports, and analyses of financial trends to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with executive orders, ordinances, state and federal laws, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements. Monitor grant revenues, expenditures, and reporting requirements, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end submissions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field required.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience required, including experience in governmental or nonprofit financial reporting, grant reporting, or fixed asset management.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Valid driver’s license required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or CPA candidate with public-sector experience preferred.

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed indoors in an office environment where noise and interruptions often occur.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally be required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or smell.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.