Accounting Controls and Reporting Manager

Agency

Dept of Public Instruction

Division

Financial and Business Services

Job Classification Title

Accounting Manager I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC18

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the states public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.

Description of Work

*This position is Exempt Managerial and is EXEMPT from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126). This position serves at the pleasure of agency leadership. *

The primary purpose of this position is to lead the Agencys accounting financial reporting and internal control functions to ensure accuracy transparency and compliance with state federal and governmental accounting standards. The role oversees preparation of major statewide reports directs grant and receivable management maintains accounting policies and systems and serves as a key liaison with auditors and oversight authorities. It also provides leadership for staff within the Accounting Controls and Reporting Section and serves on the Agency Financial Services Leadership team which provides leadership for the office.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the preparation and submission of the Agencys Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Single Audit reports and Annual Financial Statement Report including Managements Discussion and Analysis.

Develop maintain and monitor accounting policies procedures and financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations Office of the State Controller requirements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Oversee agency accounting operations including financial analysis reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers and bank accounts interest allocation month-end reporting and annual escheatment activities.

Serve as the primary liaison for external audits and oversight reviews coordinating with the State Auditors Office Office of the State Controller and other governing authorities.

Direct the Agencys EAGLE internal control program by overseeing risk assessments control documentation compliance monitoring and reporting activities.

Manage and develop staff within the Accounting Controls and Reporting Section through work planning performance management professional development cross training recruitment and operational oversight.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $63927.00 - $107000.00

Manager Preferences:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experience preparing Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs) Annual Financial Statements and Single Audit reports for a governmental organization.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards internal control frameworks and Office of the State Controller reporting requirements.

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

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Primary Purpose of the Agency Financial Services Office.

The Agency Financial Services Office provides leadership and oversight for the agencys financial management accounting operations internal controls reporting compliance and business services functions. The Accounting Controls and Reporting Section ensures the integrity of financial information compliance with applicable regulations and accounting standards effective internal controls and timely reporting to state and federal oversight agencies.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in accounting or a degree in business administration finance or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and five years of professional accounting experience in the preparation and review of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports; of which at least one is supervisory; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require certification as a Public Accountant.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Tamara Lynn Cherry

Recruiter Email:

Required Experience:

Manager