TALLAHASSEE – Manager – Financial Reporting

Position Summary:
The City of Tallahassee is seeking a skilled, experienced accountant to lead our centralized accounting team as the Manager – Financial Reporting. This position is responsible for general ledger, fund accounting, month-end and year-end close, preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, financial statement preparation, and coordination of the City’s annual external audit.

The incumbent in this position is retiring after successfully serving in this role since 2017. The successful candidate will inherit a well-established and experienced team. The City has received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 43 consecutive years—reflecting the City’s long-standing commitment to excellence in governmental financial reporting and accountability.

Benefits Information:
The City of Tallahassee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid leave programs, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and catastrophic illness leave
• Robust retirement options featuring both defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans
• Paid holidays to support work-life balance
  Tuition reimbursement to encourage continued professional development
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage enhanced by Flex Bucks to help offset costs
• Life and long-term disability insurance to protect you and your family
• Additional optional coverages, including pre-paid legal services, critical illness plans, and auto insurance
• For more information about benefits offered to eligible City employees, visit ALEX or Benefits Summary.

How To Apply:
Visit Talgov.com/Employment click on the ‘Apply Today’ button, then navigate to ‘My Job Applications’ icon, and create an account. Only online applications will be accepted for this vacancy. Remember, you must complete all sections of the application, including the education and work history section, even if this information is included on your resume.

If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact the City’s Human Resources and Workforce Development Department at 850-891-8214.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Tallahassee is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting equity and celebrating diversity. The City of Tallahassee invites applications without regard to an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Veterans’ Preference:
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses of the service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans’ Preference, go to http://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/, or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at (850) 891-8214.To claim Veterans’ Preference, applicants must upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.

Accommodation for Persons with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, at 850-891-8950 or at [email protected] Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or TDD 711, at least 48 hours, (excluding weekends and holidays), prior to the application deadline.