Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Patient Accounting/Finance Manager
Job
Robert Half
Gonzales, LA (In Person)
Full-Time
Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
73
out of 100
Average of individual scores
Skill Insights
Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee municipal accounting operations and support sound fiscal decision-making for their team. This contract to hire opportunity is ideal for someone who can guide budgeting, reporting, compliance, and daily financial activities while partnering closely with leadership. The role offers the chance to strengthen financial processes, supervise accounting support staff, and help ensure accurate, transparent stewardship of public funds.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, development, and oversight of annual budgets, forecasts, and ongoing financial performance tracking across city functions.
- Prepare and distribute regular financial statements, revenue summaries, expenditure reports, and other fiscal analyses to support informed departmental and executive decisions.
- Manage core accounting activities, including general ledger reconciliation, month-end close processes, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, and utility billing coordination.
- Establish, refine, and monitor internal controls, fiscal procedures, and accounting practices to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
- Partner with city leadership to build annual budget projections, develop presentation materials, and communicate financial recommendations to the governing council.
- Coordinate audit preparation efforts, respond to state and federal audit inquiries, and work with external auditors to support successful financial and compliance reviews.
- Ensure timely year-end close activities and maintain reliable accounting records that align with generally accepted accounting principles and public sector requirements.
- Supervise and support accounting staff, including direct oversight of designated technical personnel, to promote accountability and high-quality financial operations.