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Hiring Agency:

Nebraska State Historical Society - Agency 54

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$27.587

Job Posting:

JR2026-00024118 Financial Manager (Open)

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

03-31-2026

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% (that's 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 $20,000 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: Bachelor's 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 bachelor’s degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the State of Nebraska's 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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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal 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.