Financial Manager II (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.

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.
• 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.

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.