Financial Manager

State Of Nebraska

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Lincoln, NE - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 15 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Nebraska State Historical Society - Agency 54


Location:

Lincoln NE


Hiring Rate:

$27.587


Job Posting:

JR2026- Financial Manager (Open)


Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):

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Job Description:

The Nebraska State Historical Society is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead our finance team! The Finance Manager oversees all financial operations ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures assisting with budget management and providing financial analysis and guidance to the director and department heads. The Finance Manager also supervises accounting staff and manages purchasing contracts and fixed assets.

Look at what we have to offer!

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (thats not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement (Depending on Agency Budget)
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment

At the State we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect acting ethically in all situations and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!


Job Duties

  • Ensures state fiscal policies and director approved procedures are followed.

  • Collaborates with department heads and director to prepare agency budget and monitor status; provides monthly reports and others as requested.

  • Ensures proper maintenance of accounting and cost records (payables and receivables); prepares financial reports. Conducts financial analysis and initiate corrective action when necessary.

  • Manages purchasing of supplies materials and equipment; writes and coordinates contracts; reviews contracts to ensure compliance with laws policies and procedures.

  • Manages fixed asset inventory; collaborates with agency staff to follow proper procedures to surplus equipment material and/or property.

  • Consults/advises the director on all business and related administrative matters to identify impact of actions/problem.

  • Manages and maintains internal control plan for agency as Internal Control Coordinator.

  • Checks and reviews accuracy and compliance of transactions with established policies/procedures.

  • Supervises professional staff responsible for accounting functions of the agency; approve and/or post vouchers and journal entries.

  • Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in business administration accounting finance or related field plus four years related experience two of which must be in a responsible supervisory capacity. Related work experience may substitute for the bachelors degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the State of Nebraskas E1 Payroll and Finance Center

Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required.


Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of business practices/methods/systems; general accounting systems; state accounting policies/procedures; state purchasing and procurement processes/policies/procedures; personnel policies and principles; agency rules/regulations and policies/procedures.

Ability to establish positive working relationships with all contacts; identify and resolve problems; read understand interpret and apply rules/regulations policies/procedures laws and other work directives establish priorities; make independent decisions; supervise/direct/coordinate a large and diverse staff.

Skill in budget preparation and reporting; mathematical computations; oral presentation; supervising assigned


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Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.


Required Experience:

Manager

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Nebraska State Historical Society - Agency 54Location: Lincoln NEHiring Rate:$27.587Job Posting:JR2026- Financial Manager (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):0Job Description:The Nebraska State His...
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