Multnomah County · 4 weeks ago
Controller/Finance Manager (General Ledger)
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $159K/yr
3+ years expMultnomah County is seeking an experienced Controller or Finance Manager to oversee the General Ledger work unit. The role involves managing financial reporting, coordinating audits, and providing fiscal support to County Departments while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Government
Responsibilities
Provide management and direction for General Ledger accounting staff
Assign and prioritize tasks, and oversee bank reconciliations and balance sheet accounts
Ensure accurate and timely month/year-end close procedures, and review/approve procedural changes
Develop and update procedures to improve efficiency and meet program objectives
Coordinate communication on process changes, accounting standards, and regulations
Guide staff on accounting transactions, Workday reports, and new accounting issues
Manage Department user groups for staff development and Workday efficiency
Oversee and review staff's work on ACFR fund statements, notes, and statistical section
Coordinate and manage external audit schedules and fieldwork
Prepare or review staff's, audit workpapers, for ACFR preparation; Manage reconciliation of schedules for the ACFR
Be liaison between auditors and finance staff for audit related matters; Support finance staff on audit-related matters
Manage the preparation of the component unit financial reports
Coordinate County departments’ responses to auditor recommendations and comments
Represent County management and answer any questions raised by the Audit Committee members on audit recommendations and best practices
Analyze new accounting pronouncements and auditing standards to determine the impact to the County
Ensure accounting entries comply with GAAP, adhere to County policies and follow best practices
Attend, participate, and lead training sessions on new accounting pronouncements
Summarize and develop training tools/materials and lead training sessions
Maintain County-wide chart of accounts
Audit Workday roles and transactions with ERP Support Team
Oversee annual internal control documentation review
Develop and manage the GL work unit's annual budget
Develop and monitor performance measures for the GL work unit
Analyze and recommend improvements to Finance and Budget policies
Coordinate policy changes across Departments, ensuring consistency with GFOA best practices and current accounting standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Experience may substitute for a degree
Three (3) years of experience in finance and/or accounting in government or public sector
Two (2) years of management experience providing supervision and mentorship to staff
Preferred
CPA or CPA Candidate
Experience performing Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
Experience with Enterprise Resource Systems, I.e. Workday
Benefits
Employer-funded retirement savings
Health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs
A focus on work-life balance
Company
Multnomah County
At Multnomah County, our organization’s top priority is to meet the many needs of our residents.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cora Bell
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Ahmed AL ZUBIDI
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