Audit and Budget Supervisor

Salary : $72,404.80 - $95,617.60 Annually

Location : Akron, OH

Job Type : Permanent

Job Number : 2025-O-14-192

Department : Finance Department

Division : Finance, Audit and Budget - 210

Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Definition

This is advanced professional and supervisory work in municipal finance.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising professional staff involved in Citywide financial and operational matters, for preparing the City's annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) and the City's annual operating budget, and for planning and coordinating the City's annual independent audit and related requests.

Works under the technical and administrative supervision of the Manager and under the policy direction of the Finance Director with considerable independence in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Characteristic Work

Supervises and participates in reviews of internal controls within the City. Reviews physical and digital internal financial records and performs advanced accrual accounting adjustments for the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Prepares and maintains necessary documents for the ACFR, operating budget, and financial audits. Prepares the ACFR in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for independent audit. Plans and coordinates the City's annual financial audit activities with independent auditors and City administration. Computes cost estimates and payroll projections for budget planning. Plans, monitors, and assists in the preparation of the City's annual operating budget and supervises the budget request process. Assists in maintaining the City's budgeting and financial reporting software. Creates and formats reports for use in the City's annual budget and financial reporting processes. Assists in budget presentations to City Council during annual budget hearings. Works independently on advanced accounting projects. Assists with project planning and oversight of assigned staff. Conducts training related to budget and financial reporting with staff and other City personnel. Extracts and analyzes data using the City's various financial and budgeting software. Reviews and approves budget requests and accounting journal adjustments in the City's financial software systems. Creates and maintains training, process, and policy documents. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and major coursework in accounting or finance and a minimum of three years post-baccalaureate paid experience in accounting, budgeting, or finance, with at least one year at the advanced level.

General knowledge of federal, state and municipal laws, regulations, ordinances, and regulatory decisions impacting public funds administration. Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Knowledge of governmental accounting regulations including budgeting procedures. Considerable knowledge of current developments in accounting principles and current techniques of budgeting and internal auditing. Knowledge of the principles and practices of economics, commercial law, taxation, finance, quantitative methods and computerized information systems.

Skill in the use of computerized financial software. Ability to plan and execute projects independently. Ability to collect, create, and organize a variety of information and documentation. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with others. Ability to train others in all aspects of the work. Ability to complete work accurately in a timely manner. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to supervise professional staff. List of essential job functions available upon request.

Competitive Examination Process

This is a classified position.

The selection process will consist of an assessment interview with credit for education and experience. A passing score must be obtained on the assessment interview in order to receive credit for education and experience. TEST WEIGHTS : Assessment Interview 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%.

NOTE : The assessment interview may be suspended if shown to be impractical because of an insufficient number of qualified candidates. The candidates will then be ranked in a standard manner based on 70% for qualifying, 20% for education, and 10% for experience.

Since this examination is posted on a combined basis, two separate eligibility lists will be generated with promotional candidates considered before open candidates.

Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.

RESIDENCY : Candidates who have been resident citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Akron for at least one year immediately prior to the examination and who continue to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Akron throughout the remainder of the selection process will have 5 points added to their passing grades.

VETERANS : A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to his / her passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity / expression, military / veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices.

Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.

The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace, the City conducts pre-employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.

City of Akron permanent, full-time employees and their eligible dependents are covered by a comprehensive health plan including emergency accident care, inpatient hospitalization, surgical, diagnostic services, outpatient services, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision and life insurance.

Paid time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave or paid leave.

All non-safety force employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Employee Benefits Division at 330-375-2700.

Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in accounting or finance? If yes, you must provide a copy of your official transcripts by attaching a scanned copy to your application.

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Salary : $72,405 - $95,618