Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel · 7 hours ago
Financial Reporting Manager
Anne Arundel County, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expAnne Arundel County Government is hiring for a full-time Financial Reporting Manager within the Office of Finance. The role involves managing the preparation of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and overseeing general ledger accounting for operating funds, while providing guidance and supervision to accounting staff.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
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
Ensures the County's compliance with arbitrage regulations of the Internal Revenue Service
Researches, interprets, and analyzes new accounting pronouncements and standards, and their impact on the County, ensuring the County's compliance with the arbitrage regulations of the Internal Revenue Service
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
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting
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
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
Preferred
Advance Excel experience
Experience preparing and managing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in accordance with Government Accounting Principles (GASB)
Three (3) or more years of experience in a related role as either an accountant or analyst
Four (4) or more years of experience specifically in preparing governmental financial reports
Big 4 accounting experience or a CPA certification
Company
Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel
About the Office of Personnel The Office of Personnel's mission is to support Anne Arundel County Government employees who provide public services to our citizens.
Annapolis, Maryland, US
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Molly Jensen, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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