Manager, Budget & Accounting

Manager, Budget & Accounting Ledgent Finance & Accounting - 4.0 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $115,000 - $145,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Management CPA Team leadership Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Accounting and finance experience Financial accounting Board relations Full Job Description Manager, Budget & Accounting Phoenix, AZ Step Into a High-Impact Finance Leadership Role Ready to move beyond the numbers and influence real business decisions? This newly created, high-visibility role is your opportunity to become the trusted right hand to the Finance Director at a thriving, well-established organization. You'll play a key role in shaping financial strategy, driving budgeting decisions, and advising executives at the highest level. If you're a CPA who is motivated, wants visibility, impact, and a seat at the table where decisions are made, this is your moment. Why This Role Stands Out Direct exposure to C-suite executives and Board members Strategic partnership with the Finance Director-not just a support role Opportunity to build and shape a brand-new position Clear path to expanded leadership and influence Join a stable, collaborative culture with long-tenured professionals What You'll Do Partner closely with the Finance Director to drive budgeting, accounting, and strategic financial initiatives Prepare and deliver board-level presentations and executive insights Confidently tackle complex financial and operational questions Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis efforts Mentor and grow a small team (1-2 direct reports over time) Leverage ERP systems (Deltek preferred, others welcomed) What You Bring CPA (required) Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA a plus) 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance Proven experience presenting to senior leadership and Boards Strong executive presence-you're confident, articulate, and influential Leadership mindset with prior supervisory experience Background in government environments = major plus Culture & Work Style A collaborative, mission-driven organization that values teamwork Strong culture of tenure, trust, and connection In-office first 6 months to build relationships and ramp up Transition to hybrid (3 days remote) after in-office training and ramp up Compensation $115K - $145K+ base (flexible for the right candidate) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.