Governmental Consulting Accounting Manager
$95,000–$130,000 year
Hybrid · Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Lead a team delivering accounting and financial services to government entities (cities, counties, and special districts). Develop multi-year strategic financial plans and forecasts; present results to councils, boards, and management; ensure year-round audit readiness; automate budgeting, forecasting, and analysis using Excel-based modeling; oversee software implementations; drive financial technology solutions and KPIs; manage project priorities and client experience training to support government clients.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 5+ years experience working in accounting
- Experience in the local government/utility industry and/or governmental accounting
- Skilled in software implementations, long-term financial planning, budgeting, cost management, and/or utility rate studies
- Experience in project and change management
- Proficient in advanced MS-Excel functions (e.g. VLOOKUP, H-LOOKUP, SUMIFS, conditional statements (IF, MAX, MIN), pivot tables, graphs and charts)
- Strong quantitative analysis and financial modeling skills, with a focus on improvement and automation
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative spirit and adaptability to change
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