Reporting Manager

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for planning and directing financial accounting, budgeting, auditing, investments, cash management and other fiscal operations and functions.

This includes directing staff activities in maintaining, analyzing and reporting financial accounting data, developing appropriate accounting systems, establishing necessary financial controls, approving various expenditures and obligations, planning and conducting internal and external audits, developing budget work programs and recommendations concerning appropriations, and similar functions.

Typical Functions

• Plans, directs and coordinates fiscal operations and financial accounting functions or assists in the planning and direction of such functions.
• Develops accounting systems and procedures for recording revenues and expenditures; directs the maintenance of accounting records concerning appropriations or other revenues, payroll expenses, supply and equipment purchases, travel expenses, contracting costs, and other financial transactions.
• Plans and directs operational or financial audits and other reviews to insure financial accountability, insure compliance with established standards, and enhance agency operating procedures.
• Directs the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Reviews and approves obligations and expenditures as needed.
• Establishes necessary fiscal controls to insure appropriate accountability for revenues and expenditures.
• Directs the review and preparation of budget work programs; reviews and approves agency budget requests and makes recommendations concerning the state budget.

Education And Experience

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelors degree in accounting, business, public administration or a closely related field and five (5) years of experience in professional accounting or auditing or closely related work, including two (2) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one (1) additional year of professional accounting or auditing experience for each year of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level consist of knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and theories; of governmental accounting principles; of budgeting and auditing theories and techniques; of financial statements and reports; of accounting ledgers and journals; of cost accounting; of procurement laws and regulations; of computer technology related to accounting systems; and of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability is required to direct the work others; to review and analyze financial records; to prepare financial reports and statements; and to communicate effectively.

Benefits

• Annual Benefit Allowance: Up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Retirement Savings Plans: Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015. Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS. Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
• Annual & Sick Leave (PTO): 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year.
• Longevity Pay: Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.