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Maricopa County

Finance Manager

Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Base Pay Range $89,000.00/yr - $133,500.00/yr

Posting Date: 10/31/25 Application Deadline: 11/07/25 Pay Range: $89,000 - $133,500 annually Position Type: Unclassified Department: Animal Care and Control

About The Position The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the department budget and financial operations and providing budgetary, financial, and administrative support to the Department Deputy Director and department management so that they can better plan, organize, and control the operations of the department. The incumbent will review finance operations, policies, and procedures, and analyze where we can drive improvement. This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after brief training period.

About Us Maricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the human‑animal bond in our community. We are always looking to add talented individuals to our team, either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Center. As one of the nation’s largest open‑admission shelters, we work with our community to serve the animals and people of Maricopa County. Our adoptions, shelters, clinics, and animal services officer teams learn first‑hand about proper care for homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes.

We Require

Four years of professional‑level finance experience

Bachelor’s level degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field

Master’s degree or higher in a related field may substitute for up to two years of the professional experience requirement

We Also Value

Experience with development of financial reports, statistical analysis, budget administration, auditing, accounting and/or public sector accounting; extensive project management or logistics experience

Supervisory experience

Master’s degree in Accounting, Business or a related field

Job Contributions

Oversees and monitors the department’s financial operations, consisting of special revenue, general, donation, and grant funds, budgeting, and procurement activities, while overseeing direct reports to provide fiscally responsible, accountable, necessary public services to the residents of Maricopa County

Leads the development of the department budget and goals and provides guidance to department management on financial and budgetary matters; oversees billing for services and other accounting activities and maintains Budget Office automated budget system for the Department

Monitors budget, including actual expenditures for each Unit/Activity; prepares monthly summaries of expenditures and projections, identifies trends/problem areas in the department’s revenues and expenditures, and recommends budgetary adjustments

Prepares and analyzes financial reports; recommends and implements strategies to improve department financial operations

Completes bank reconciliations, audits, conducts month‑end open/close, monitors refunds, conducts financial forecasts, approves purchase orders/purchases, and finalizes travel reconciliation

Oversees and administers the department’s grants and grant reporting requirements in conjunction with the Financial Operations Specialist

Conducts research projects and prepares special studies and reports as directed by the department Deputy or Director

Maintains and reconciles accounts, reviews transactions for accuracy, researches discrepancies and incorrect balances, and coordinates the annual fixed asset inventory

Performs complex financial analysis in the development of recommended rates and/or fee structures and long‑term revenue projections

Ensures the department complies with County fiscal policy and GAAP

Working Conditions

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

This position operates in a busy, often noisy office setting within an animal shelter, with close proximity to animals of various types. Exposure to cleaning products used in animal shelters and the smells associated with animal housing. While performing this job’s duties, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods and occasionally stand and walk on all types of surfaces, sometimes slippery and/or uneven and rough

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre‑employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety‑sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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