Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Position Summary: 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

• General Accounting:
  • 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.
• Financial Analysis:
  • Analyze financial accounts to identify trends, variances, and potential issues.
  • Prepare and present periodic financial reports.
• Audit and Compliance:
  • 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.
• Reconciliations and Reviews:
  • 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.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • 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.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices for efficiency.
  • Collaborate with other departments to improve cross-functional processes impacting financial reporting.
• Other Duties:
  • 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.
• Technical Skills:
  • 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

Working Conditions: This role primarily operates in an office environment, with opportunities for collaboration across teams and departments. Remote work flexibility may be available based on organizational policy.