Financial Reporting Manager

Position Description

Anne Arundel County Government is hiring for a full-time, permanent Financial Reporting Manager vacancy within the Office of Finance located at the Arundel Center in Annapolis, MD.

During the probationary period, this hybrid role requires working on-site Monday through Friday.

This role involves administering complex finance programs and providing direction to professional accounting staff. Key responsibilities include maintaining central oversight for the preparation of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), individual financial statements, the State Uniform Financial Report, the Cost Allocation Plan, the Audit Report, and interim financial statements.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves managing the preparation of the County's ACFR in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and audited as required by State code and the responsibility for overseeing general ledger accounting for operating funds; providing guidance to staff in matters related to state and/or local government financial reporting; supervising cash banking relationships; performing accounting for debt issuance; grants accounting; and infrastructure and fixed assets accounting. Work is performed under limited supervision within departmental procedures, rules, and regulations, and is reviewed by supervisors through observation, conferences, and reports.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class.)

• Manages the preparation of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in accordance with Government Accounting Principles (GASB) and audited as required by State code.
• Manages the preparation of continuing disclosure reports for outstanding bonds, and their filing with the Nationally Recognized Municipal Securities Information Repository as required by the SEC.
• Provides technical guidance to departments and assists in the development/review of financial and accounting policies in accordance with GAAP, ensuring their compliance with applicable statutory requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Researches, interprets, and analyzes new accounting pronouncements and standards, and their impact on the County, ensuring the County's compliance.
• Plans, directs, and supervises activities of a professional accounting staff and provides a developmental training program.
• Directs and supervises the maintenance of various accounting ledgers and reviews trial balances for accurate reconciliation.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of financial statements and reports required for the year-end financial report and outside auditors, and participates in ad hoc committees relating to specific governmental accounting issues.
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of current governmental accounting principles, methods, and practices.
• In-depth understanding of public finance and governmental financial reporting, including Budgetary and US GAAP reporting
• Proficiency in computerized government financial systems, PC software applications, and regulatory requirements (laws, rules, and administrative policies).
• Ability to plan, direct, and supervise professional accounting staff performing complex tasks.
• Ability to develop and improve accounting systems, procedures, and forms
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to conduct financial studies and prepare complex financial reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to conduct financial studies and prepare complex reports.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, county officials, public and private organizations, and the general public.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting.

Experience: Six (6) or more years of experience in complex accounting and fiscal operations, including two (2) or more years of experience in preparing governmental financial reports and supervision.

Note: For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement. An Accredited University or College is recognized by an accrediting agency as an institution that maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States.

NOTE: This position requires a thorough background check.

Supplemental Qualifications

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Advance Excel experience
• Experience preparing and managing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in accordance with Government Accounting Principles (GASB).
• Four (4) or more years of experience in a related role as either an accountant or analyst
• Three (3) or more years of experience specifically in preparing governmental financial reports
• Big 4 accounting experience or a CPA certification.