Total Rewards Finance Supervisor (Project Management)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the general direction of the Total Rewards Officer in a strategic role to supervise the accounts payable (AP) functions, billing, contracts, and financial aspects for Total Rewards Service Centers. Performs financial forecasting, reporting and operational metrics tracking for accounts payable, budgeting and procurement. Analyzes past results, performs variance analysis, identifies trends, and makes recommendations for improvements. Evaluates financial performance of various finance activities by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts. Provides guidance and assistance to staff including planning assignments, monitoring progress, and reviewing work of assigned accounting staff. Identifies and implements process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports. Manages and initiates major project decisions. Trains appropriate individuals on new materials, tools, and Excel dashboards. Supervises the accounts' payable function, reconciliation, preparation, and distribution of invoices. Manages stop payments, check request completion, and vendor maintenance for the TR service center. Partners effectively with the HR Division Finance Operations, City Finance Division, and other Finance/Budget personnel. Ensures available funding in financial systems, encumbrances/contract balance, and/or service center line items and category budget. Serves as the finance liaison in responding to accounts - payable (AP) inquiries. Provides information. Clarifies policies and procedures for division management staff as requested. Supervises assigned staff in the performance of their job functions. Assists in Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Operating budget. Prepares contracts and amendments to ensure compliance. Manages vendor contracts. Prepares and completes special projects including assisting in developing budgets. Attends various meetings conferences. Conducts presentations in support of division goals.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions ( essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer and telephone.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Some travel is required to on-site meetings and visits. Requires contact with executive and management staff of city government; and communicates with personnel of various agencies regarding financial functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting and six (6) years' professional experience with four (4) of the six (6) years in a supervisory capacity or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Experience in accounting, procurement, or budgeting is preferred.
The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from the date of employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire.
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.
