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Multnomah County · 4 weeks ago

Controller/Finance Manager (Accounting)

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $159K/yr

3+ years exp

Multnomah County is seeking an experienced Controller or Finance Manager of accounting to oversee financial reporting and internal financial oversight. The successful candidate will manage the General Ledger work unit, coordinate external financial audits, and provide fiscal support to County Departments.

Government

Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Cole Whitehurst

Responsibilities

Manage, lead and mentor staff

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 the development of the Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR) and associated annual external financial audit

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

Research, interpret and implement new accounting pronouncements and analyze adherence to existing standards

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

Maintain County budget process and finance and budget policies

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

Financial ReportingGovernment AccountingManagement ExperienceCPACPA CandidateEnterprise Resource SystemsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsMentorship