Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Manager with a proven track record as a strong accountant to support and oversee key accounting functions within the Controller’s Office. This role combines leadership with active involvement in accounting tasks, requiring exceptional technical accounting skills and a thorough understanding of governmental accounting principles. This is a hands-on managerial role, combining oversight responsibilities with active participation in critical accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will excel in financial analysis, reconciliations, have a strong background in governmental accounting, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation, review, and posting of journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform regular reviews of trial balances to identify and resolve discrepancies or incorrect postings.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and sub-ledgers, ensuring balances are accurate and up to date.
• Analyze financial accounts to identify trends, variances, and potential issues.
• Prepare and present periodic financial reports.
• Prepare comprehensive audit schedules and coordinate responses to internal and external audit inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards (e.g., GASB) and other relevant regulations.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
• Lead the reconciliation process for accounts, including grant receivable, grant payroll, fixed assets, construction in progress, and other accounts as identified.
• Review and/or prepare journal entries and supporting documentation ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing training and guidance to enhance performance and professional development.
• Monitor the team’s workflow to ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices for efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve cross-functional processes impacting financial reporting.
• Serve as a resource for technical accounting issues and provide expertise to support decision-making.
• Assist in documenting Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepare analysis and information for special requests as they occur

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required.
• Master’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
• CPA or CGFM designation preferred.

Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant accounting experience and 5+ years of supervisory and management experience is highly desired.
• Experience in governmental accounting, including fund accounting and grants management.
• Experience working in a Public Accounting firm is highly desired
• Proven expertise in reconciliations, financial analysis, and preparation of audit schedules.
• Direct experience working in large ERP environment and accounting systems, Oracle experience is highly desired.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including extensive use of Pivot Tables, formulas, data collections, and management.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and completeness in all financial processes and reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Passion for improvement
• Strong project management skills

Important Information

Interview Preparation and Guidelines

Note: Only the candidate should log into the interview.

• Closed-Book Interview: This is a closed-book format. Please refrain from using any external resources, including notes, internet searches, or AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT).
• Video and Screen Sharing: We may request screen sharing as part of the evaluation. Please ensure all unnecessary applications and browser tabs are closed before the interview.
• Real-Time Problem Solving: You may be asked to solve problems in real-time to assess your knowledge and approach. Be prepared to explain your thought process.
• Behavioral Questions: We will discuss past work experiences to understand how you’ve handled challenges in previous roles.
• Environment Preparation: Join from a quiet, distraction-free environment with a stable internet connection.
• Please dress professionally and have good lighting facing you.
• Please run a test login before the interview to ensure your MS Teams connection is working.
• You should be in the team meeting and camera ready 5 min. before the interview.
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