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Definition
The City of Missouri City, known as the “Show Me City,” is seeking an experienced Deputy Finance Director to serves as the second-in-command of the Finance Department and directs the City’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination functions. Ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, state and federal regulations, and City financial policies.
This position provides executive-level oversight of general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury coordination, grant accounting, capital asset accounting, and financial statement preparation. Acts on behalf of the Finance Director as assigned and provides strategic leadership to ensure financial integrity, transparency, and operational efficiency.
Examples of Work
Accounting, Reporting & Technical Oversight
- Direct all general ledger operations across funds, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and ACFR preparation in compliance with GAAP/GASB.
- Oversee complex accounting activities, including reconciliations, interfund transactions, fixed assets, capital projects, and debt accounting.
- Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure consistency in financial reporting and fund accounting practices.
- Design and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework, ensuring segregation of duties and strong financial safeguards.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including grants, bond covenants, and Single Audit requirements.
- Serve as liaison to external auditors, oversee audit preparation, and implement corrective actions on audit findings.
- Support development and maintenance of financial policies, including reserves, fund balance, debt, and capital assets.
- Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and technical insight to support strategic decision-making and fiscal sustainability.
- Collaborate with budget functions to ensure alignment between accounting, reporting, and financial planning.
- Lead and develop accounting, payroll, AP/AR, and financial services staff, establishing clear performance expectations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across financial operations.
- Coordinate with departments and leadership to ensure effective financial management and service delivery.
- Oversee ERP financial modules and ensure data integrity, system functionality, and accurate reporting.
- Lead system enhancements, automation, and process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
- Serve as Acting Finance Director as needed, representing the department in executive and Council settings.
- Comprehensive knowledge of governmental accounting (GAAP/GASB), fund accounting, municipal financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, including debt and grant accounting.
- Expertise in financial statement preparation, technical accounting research, and implementation of new GASB pronouncements
- Strong analytical capability in financial analysis, reconciliations, risk assessment, and internal control design (COSO)
- Proven leadership and communication skills, including supervising staff and presenting complex financial information to executive leadership and City Council
- Proficiency in ERP financial systems, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain strict confidentiality.
Education, Experience, or Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Seven (7) years of progressively responsible governmental accounting experience
- Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience
- Experience preparing or assisting with ACFR
Supplemental Information
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred
- Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)
- Experience in municipal government
- Experience managing external audits and Single Audits
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Tyler Munis, Incode, SAP)
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration
Definition
The City of Missouri City, known as the “Show Me City,” is seeking an experienced Deputy Finance Director to serves as the second-in-command of the Finance Department and directs the City’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination functions. Ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, state and federal regulations, and City financial policies.
This position provides executive-level oversight of general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury coordination, grant accounting, capital asset accounting, and financial statement preparation. Acts on behalf of the Finance Director as assigned and provides strategic leadership to ensure financial integrity, transparency, and operational efficiency.
Examples of Work
Accounting, Reporting & Technical Oversight
- Direct all general ledger operations across funds, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and ACFR preparation in compliance with GAAP/GASB.
- Oversee complex accounting activities, including reconciliations, interfund transactions, fixed assets, capital projects, and debt accounting.
- Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure consistency in financial reporting and fund accounting practices.
- Design and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework, ensuring segregation of duties and strong financial safeguards.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including grants, bond covenants, and Single Audit requirements.
- Serve as liaison to external auditors, oversee audit preparation, and implement corrective actions on audit findings.
- Support development and maintenance of financial policies, including reserves, fund balance, debt, and capital assets.
- Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and technical insight to support strategic decision-making and fiscal sustainability.
- Collaborate with budget functions to ensure alignment between accounting, reporting, and financial planning.
- Lead and develop accounting, payroll, AP/AR, and financial services staff, establishing clear performance expectations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across financial operations.
- Coordinate with departments and leadership to ensure effective financial management and service delivery.
- Oversee ERP financial modules and ensure data integrity, system functionality, and accurate reporting.
- Lead system enhancements, automation, and process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
- Serve as Acting Finance Director as needed, representing the department in executive and Council settings.
- Comprehensive knowledge of governmental accounting (GAAP/GASB), fund accounting, municipal financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, including debt and grant accounting.
- Expertise in financial statement preparation, technical accounting research, and implementation of new GASB pronouncements
- Strong analytical capability in financial analysis, reconciliations, risk assessment, and internal control design (COSO)
- Proven leadership and communication skills, including supervising staff and presenting complex financial information to executive leadership and City Council
- Proficiency in ERP financial systems, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain strict confidentiality.
Education, Experience, or Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Seven (7) years of progressively responsible governmental accounting experience
- Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience
- Experience preparing or assisting with ACFR
Supplemental Information
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred
- Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)
- Experience in municipal government
- Experience managing external audits and Single Audits
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Tyler Munis, Incode, SAP)
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration
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The qualifications that appear most often in deputy finance manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Three to seven years of progressive accounting or financial management experience
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- CPA, ACCA, or CIMA certification preferred or required
- Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling and pivot tables
- Experience preparing management accounts, forecasts, and variance analyses
Tips for Your Deputy Finance Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
Deputy finance manager roles in healthcare require different emphasis than those in manufacturing or government. Highlight the industry-specific tools and reporting frameworks you have used, such as fund accounting for nonprofits or cost variance analysis for production environments.
Quantify your budget oversight experience
Hiring managers for this role scan for evidence of scale. Replace phrases like 'assisted with budgeting' with the actual portfolio size you managed, the number of cost centers you oversaw, and any variance reductions you achieved through your analysis.
Earn a CPA or CIMA before applying
Many deputy finance manager postings list a professional accounting credential as a minimum requirement, not a preference. If you are CPA-eligible, sitting for the exam before you apply meaningfully strengthens your position against candidates with identical experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists deputy finance manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical finance case interview
Expect at least one round where you are given a set of management accounts and asked to identify anomalies, reforecast a line, or recommend a corrective action. Practice narrating your reasoning out loud, since interviewers assess how you think, not just your final answer.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify what direct reports you will manage, which finance functions you will own, and what the promotion path to Finance Manager looks like. Ambiguity in scope is harder to fix after you start than compensation is to negotiate upfront.
Deputy Finance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most deputy finance managers?
County of San Diego, Native Village of Eyak, and US Department of Veterans Affairs are hiring the most deputy finance managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Alaska, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent in healthcare systems, local government agencies, and mid-size manufacturers.
How many deputy finance manager jobs are remote?
About 70% of deputy finance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on oversight this role typically requires. Financial reporting, forecasting, and audit support functions within the role are most likely to allow remote flexibility, while payroll oversight and treasury management tend to remain on-site.
How do you become a deputy finance manager?
Start with a degree in accounting or finance, then build several years of experience in a staff accountant or financial analyst role. Progress to a senior analyst or finance manager position where you own a reporting cycle end to end. Earning a professional credential such as a CPA or ACCA strengthens your candidacy significantly. Demonstrate that you can manage a team, present to leadership, and own a budget independently.
Can you get a deputy finance manager job with limited experience?
Moving directly into a deputy finance manager role with no management experience is difficult, but not impossible in smaller organizations. Candidates who have led a finance project, supervised one or two junior staff, or taken ownership of month-end close without direct oversight often make a credible case. Pairing that experience with a CPA or ACCA credential closes the gap faster than additional years of staff-level work.
What does the deputy finance manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial screening call with HR is followed by a technical interview covering financial reporting, budget management, and controls knowledge. A hiring manager round then explores your leadership experience and stakeholder management. Final-stage candidates frequently complete a case study or take-home exercise involving a set of management accounts, then present findings to a panel of senior finance staff.
Where can I find and apply to deputy finance manager jobs?
You can find and apply to deputy finance manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your sector and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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