Job responsibilities: The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of very responsible administrative and technical duties on behalf of the Auditor's Department including, but not limited to, budget management, and financial reporting. The Business Manager-Auditor's is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control. Assists in both the development and the ongoing monitoring of the citywide operating budget. This includes the compilation of budget figures, analysis of budget proposals and budget variance, identification of priority issues and development of proposed solutions for consideration by the City Auditor and/or Assistant City Auditor. Serves as internal consultant by analyzing and developing solutions to financial operating problems in other City departments. This involves additional project assignments outside the department requiring substantial knowledge and experience of City operating systems and departments. Manages automated and manual accounting systems to ensure that accurate financial information is recorded and reported, uses the information to prepare a variety of financial reports, provides financial analysis, approves and monitors transactions. Prepares and manages operating budgets for the Department. Responsible for receipt, deposit and reporting on all cash received through the Auditors' Department. Prepares periodic analysis of department payroll accounts. Monitors and projects overtime costs.
Assures that financial status reports and progress reports are expedited to obtain and retain funding of grants and forfeiture accounts. Responds to unannounced audits of all Federal and State grant accounting procedures at the local, state and federal level. Assists with the fiscal year end closing process including annual reporting to state and federal agencies. Participates in the annual independent audit, including responding to oral and/or written information requests for financial records. Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting; more than five years' experience in municipal finance and budgeting; demonstrated progression in a similar work environment; knowledge of UMAS and Mass General Laws governing municipalities; knowledge of MUNIS payroll system and SoftRight financial system preferred; and supervisory experience preferred. Must successfully pass a Criminal Offenders Record Information (CORI) and a pre-employment physical with drug and alcohol screening.
Starting Salary: $96,615 yr. Range up to $117,014 yr.
Qualified applicants should submit a completed City of Waltham application, resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources/City of Waltham
119 School St.
Waltham, MA. 02451
Req. # 2025-18
jobs@city.waltham.ma.us
Applicant selected must submit 3 letters of recommendation within one week of accepting any conditional offer. Letters may not be dated any older than 2 yrs. and may not be from relatives. Emails are acceptable providing they come directly for the author's email.