Accounting Controls and Reporting Manager

State of North Carolina•Wake County, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is Exempt Managerial and is EXEMPT from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126). This position serves at the pleasure of agency leadership. The primary purpose of this position is to lead the Agency’s accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with state, federal, and governmental accounting standards. The role oversees preparation of major statewide reports, directs grant and receivable management, maintains accounting policies and systems, and serves as a key liaison with auditors and oversight authorities. It also provides leadership for staff within the Accounting Controls and Reporting Section and serves on the Agency Financial Services Leadership team which provides leadership for the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and five years of professional accounting experience in the preparation and review of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports; of which at least one is supervisory; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Some positions may require certification as a Public Accountant.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
Experience preparing Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs), Annual Financial Statements, and Single Audit reports for a governmental organization.
Knowledge of governmental accounting standards, internal control frameworks, and Office of the State Controller reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and submission of the Agency's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Single Audit reports, and Annual Financial Statement Report, including Management's Discussion and Analysis.
Develop, maintain, and monitor accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, Office of the State Controller requirements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Oversee agency accounting operations, including financial analysis, reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers and bank accounts, interest allocation, month-end reporting, and annual escheatment activities.
Serve as the primary liaison for external audits and oversight reviews, coordinating with the State Auditor's Office, Office of the State Controller, and other governing authorities.
Direct the Agency's EAGLE internal control program by overseeing risk assessments, control documentation, compliance monitoring, and reporting activities.
Manage and develop staff within the Accounting Controls and Reporting Section through work planning, performance management, professional development, cross training, recruitment, and operational oversight.