Accounting & Audit Manager

Gulf Coast Authority•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees the Authority's general accounting, payroll, and financial reporting functions and participates, directly and indirectly, in all fiscal operations. The incumbent exercises independent judgment in determining methods and approaches to complete assignments, with general direction provided as needed. This position must adapt to changing operating environments, reporting requirements, internal procedures, and business practices. The position supervises, mentors, and develops a small accounting team and reports directly to the Finance Director.

Requirements

Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Must be very detailed and deadline oriented.
Ability to read various accounting publications, contracts, correspondence, newsletters, published financial reports and technical manuals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Possess a strong aptitude and ability in the use of computer software applications including intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Excel skills.
Must have excellent internal and external customer service skills.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions.
Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial transactions.
Prepare timely accurate financial statements and reports and analysis.
Communicate effectively with GCA employees, customers, and facility participants.
Working knowledge of GASB and FASB statements and accepted governmental practices including governmental fund accounting.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
Five-ten years of experience in professional accounting, with preference given to governmental accounting experience.
Prior experience supervising or managing team members required.
Strong understanding of month-end close processes, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and accrual accounting and experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is required.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting background strongly preferred (CIA, GCFO, CPA or CPA-eligible a plus.
Experience with accounting applications, payroll procedures and practices, governmental procurement practice and applicable federal and state laws are a plus.
Workday experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for account management, supervision and review of day-to-day accounting functions including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts, and other general accounting operations.
Responsible for cash management and reconciliation of all banking accounts.
Responsible for reconciling General Ledger monthly to ensure accuracy of posting. Ledger accounts include but are not limited to receivables, payroll, payables, banking petty cash, transfer accounts, and other general ledger accounts as related to the audit.
Provide timely and accurate information in response to internal and external inquiries.
Function as subject matter expert to GCA Executive Team and Managers on financial matters, systems, and compliance.
Responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process and ensure consistent, timely, accurate month-end close within a 20-30 business day timeline.
Responsible for providing internal reporting to Financial Director and Senior Management monthly or as otherwise requested.
Responsible for work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the Authority’s financial records.
Serve as Auditor’s first point of contact throughout Audit process and responsible for assisting the auditors with preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Responsible for coordinating the preparation of annual financial reports with the Finance Director and Senior Management for presentation to the GCA Board of Directors, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), interim financial reports, annual reports, and other reports as requested.
Review work associated with the Financial Administrator which includes, but not limited to capital assets, capital project accounting, debt management, investment reconciliation, variance billings (true-up), and general ledger reconciliations as it relates to the associated accounts.
Assist in quarterly financial reporting with the Financial Director and Senior Management in preparation for presentation to GCA Board of Directors.
Assist in Financial Director and Senior Management in preliminary selection of Auditor and recommendation to GCA Board Budget/Audit Committee.
Serve as backup to the Financial Director in presentation to the Board Committee/Board on all reporting matters.
Assist the Financial Director in preparing the General Fund Budget, as necessary.
Assist Financial Director in matters related to GCA bond programs, as necessary.
Assist Financial Director with ongoing compliance with arbitrage and continuing disclosure requirements (bond management).
Assist Financial Director in providing general administrative support on financial policy and related issues and concerns. Includes reviewing, creating, and updating financial policies as needed.
Assist Financial Director in matters related to GCA investment policies, as necessary.
Responsible for the preparation of Board Agenda items, attend Board Meetings and make presentations to the Board on areas of responsibility.
Responsible for billing the appropriate participants for reimbursement of costs associated with the landfill letter of credit.
Responsible for managing the Internal Service Funds for the Employees' Health Care Fund, Compensated Absences Fund, and Pretreatment Legislation Fund.
Reviews and monitors of the Internal Service Funds related to the Casualty Insurance Risk Reserve Fund, Computer and Network Services Fund, and Equipment Services Fund to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper financial reporting.
Assist with Senior Management, HR Director, Safety Director on financial aspects and impacts of Employee Benefit programs and Risk Management/insurance programs.
Provide administrative support in disaster accounting related to FEMA grants/funding and reporting FEMA-related filings.
Assist Financial Director, Senior Management, HR and IT in the implementation of new ERP authority-wide system and associated upgrades.
Support and oversee intercompany accounting across multiple facilities.
Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and accruals.
Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Perform any related finance and accounting duties, as required.
Assist/perform special projects as assigned by Financial Director.