Financial Manager II (Financial Reporting) (Atlanta)

Financial Manager II

This position will oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of the Financial Reporting staff. The Financial Manager II manages complex accounting and financial reporting functions related to debt, capital assets, and capital projects and leads the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), Pension Plan Financial Statements, Ancillary Reports, and other mandated reports. Responsible for the interpretation and implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.

Reports to Director of Financial Reporting

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret, implement, and oversee compliance with new and existing GASB pronouncements.
• Direct the preparation and review of the ACFR-level financial statements, notes, and disclosures.
• Oversee, coordinate, and actively participate in the preparation of the City's ACFR, PAFR, Ancillary Reports, Pension Plan Reports, and ad hoc financial reporting requests.
• Exercise independent judgment on highly complex accounting, reporting, and compliance issues.
• Serve as a primary technical accounting authority and submit matter expert for the Financial Reporting Division.
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Review and approve monthly and quarterly fixed asset and debt reconciliations
• Lead the implementation and ongoing application of GASB Standards across the City
• Research, analyze, and evaluate complex financial findings and develop recommendations to leadership
• Lead high-level, complex special projects and financial studies as assigned
• Direct and support with all aspects of the financial statement and pension plan audits
• Provide leadership, performance feedback, training, coaching, and professional development opportunities for staff

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Expert understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Expert knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and implementation
• Advanced experience with fund accounting, financial statement preparation, audit procedures, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of applicable governmental laws, regulations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience working with large enterprise ERP systems; Oracle based accounting software is preferred.
• Advanced analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage complex, high-risk financial reporting activities and deadlines
• Strong leadership and staff development skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and specialized financial reporting software applications.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain a strategic city-wide perspective.
• Ability to cooperatively collaborate with executive leadership, auditors, and cross-departmental stakeholders
• Proactive, adaptable, and flexible leadership approach
• Commitment to high standards and internal and external customer service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, skills, experience, and training.
• 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in high-volume, complex accounting and financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience working in large ERP environment and enterprise accounting systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, skills, experience, and training.
• Experience in local government finance preferred.