FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER
Location
Cary, NC | United States
Job description
Salary: $82,804.80 - $136,635.20 Annually
Location : Cary, NC
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 24-02090
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 02/16/2024
Closing Date: 3/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description Working at Cary is more than a job. Here, anyone can lead. We create, innovate and work smarter. We focus on relationships and collaborate across all departments. We enjoy our work and have fun doing it. At Cary, you can join a team dedicated to meeting the needs of our citizens and workforce ensuring our town remains one of the best places to live, work and play in America.
The future of Cary is bright, and turning our dreams into reality requires intelligent and intentional financial decision-making. One of our key tenets as an organization is to effectively steward financial resources to achieve our 2040 OneCary Community Plan. To help meet these goals, we are searching for a leader capable of supervising our reporting, technical accounting, and accounting strategy for Cary. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for performing challenging and complex professional accounting work that will help ensure Cary stays on top of the arc for years to come.
If you have a background in accounting and managing high-level priorities, enjoy working in a collaborative environment where anyone can lead, and want to support Cary's innovative dreams, then come join our team and be a part of one of the best communities to live, work and play in the entire nation!
Typical Tasks Responsible for overseeing financial reporting of the Cary's financial condition;
Ensures Cary's adherence to state statutes, technical accounting pronouncements, federal guidelines and local ordinances as they relate to financial and reporting issues; analyzes and manages implementation of new requirements and serves as primary subject matter expert regarding these issues;
Prepares complex journal entries including annual full-accrual conversion adjustments and other audit related annual adjustments;
Provides reporting assistance, as needed for various financial initiatives i.e. presentations for rating agencies, assistance with the Official Statement requirements necessary for bond issuances;
Responsible for several state and federal reporting requirements, such as Powell Bill, Annual Financial Information Report, etc.;
Responsible for coordinating the Cary's financial audit by preparing various schedules, detailed analytical reviews and narratives; researches and reconciles items; answers questions and resolves problems; coordinates the external audit process including timing and scheduling staff responsibilities; develops the RFP and coordinates the selection of the auditor;
Oversees the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report00 (ACFR), which includes compilation of various exhibits, notes, schedules and statements within the ACFR;
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data;
Maintains general ledger fund and account structure; ensures adherence to required guidelines; establishes new funds and accounts as needed; adjusts account code structure as needed; coordinates with other accounting staff and other departments to ensure budgetary and informational needs are met;
Develops recommendations on operational changes throughout the organization; administers implementation of certain changes as directed by the Finance Director; coordinates with other departments on other operational changes that are needed;
Assists in the development of policies and procedures in accounting and other related financial areas;
Participates in decisions regarding technology for the financial portion of software implementation; participates and assists with the research, coordination & implementation of new financial software for Cary;
Mediates personnel issues and coaches, trains and mentors staff to attain individual potential and effective management and operational results;
Communicates extensively with both internal and external customers of financial information;
Serves as part of Finance's leadership to develop and execute financial strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives;
Establishes and maintains robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensures compliance with regulatory standards;
Provides technical assistance on special projects and analyses as needed;
Performs other job-related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting; thorough knowledge of Federal and state grant rules and regulations and reporting requirements; thorough knowledge of modern office methods, practices and equipment; ability to work under pressure on several projects simultaneously and within time constraints; ability to analyze a problem and make independent judgements without close supervision; ability to analyze and evaluate financial information and cash balances; ability to perform independent research and develop recommendations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to supervise other personnel; ability to adapt to changing technology; strong team management skills, with the ability to build and maintain solid cross-functional relationships; excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to inspire confidence and momentum at all levels; be driven and pro-active with the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications What is Required? Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration or a related field and extensive experience in complex financial reporting and/or accounting including some supervisory experience.
What will make me stand out? Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
- Extensive experience in Financial reporting and accounting, specifically in local government or non-profit
- Experience in building collaborative relationships in and outside of their direct area of responsibility
- Ability to work on a variety of tasks and duties while being extremely detail-oriented and organized
- Ability to collect and analyze data to make data-driven decisions
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, both in writing and orally
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.
Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
Regular Full-Time Employees Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families.
Because Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits.
All regular full-time employees of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employee's hire date.
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Which best describes your completed level of education?
- High School Graduate or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
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Do you possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license?
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How many years experience do you have in financial reporting and/or accounting?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 5 or more years
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Do you have supervisory experience? Details must be provided in work history section of application.
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Do you have experience with developing, reviewing and implementing departmental and administrative policies and procedures?
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Please list the functional areas in which you have had oversight or experience (i.e. accounting, auditing, debt management, treasury, payroll, purchasing, risk management, capital improvements, utility billing, etc.).
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Please list any financial/accounting computer software programs that you have used.
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At Cary, we encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work. What personal qualities and skills do you possess that you'd bring to strengthen our team?
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