Accounting Manager- Park & Recreation

Mecklenburg County•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation seeks an Accounting Manager to lead departmental financial management and supervise a team of five accounting professionals. The role oversees accounts payable, procurement, revenue collections, reconciliations, and budget execution, supporting a $90+ million operating budget, a capital budget described as exceeding $200 million (and elsewhere as $250M+), and more than $17.5 million in annual revenue collections. The Accounting Manager partners with the Business Operations Director and division leaders to ensure fiscal accuracy, compliance, and sound financial operations. The position manages and evaluates internal operations across multiple departmental areas, supervises staff, maintains the general ledger, supports audits, oversees bank reconciliations and cash flow, and ensures timely financial close and reporting. It also participates in budget planning, asset valuation, and payroll functions. The role works in an office setting with moderate noise.

Requirements

At least six years of experience in Accounting or Finance, including one year of supervisory experience or completion of an approved supervisory training program.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; a combination of relevant education and experience is accepted.
Advanced proficiency in various computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of budgetary principles; federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; governmental accounting procedures; and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, economic and accounting principles and practices, financial markets, banking, and financial data analysis and reporting.
Knowledge of customer service principles and the structure, content, meaning, spelling, composition, and grammar of English.
Skills in financial analysis and reporting, interpretation of financial documents, qualitative and quantitative analysis, written comprehension, effective communication, logical reasoning, and mathematical problem-solving.
Abilities in active listening, partnership building, communication, decision-making, developing others, formal presentation, information monitoring, leadership, and stress tolerance.
May require a North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Lead and guide a team of five direct reports, oversee daily workflows, set priorities, evaluate performance, and support staff training and development.
Participate in hiring and make personnel development recommendations; ensure staff comply with policies and procedures and maintain a healthy and safe working environment.
Oversee accounts payable for operating and capital budgets, ensuring transactions comply with policies and procedures.
Manage the Procurement Card (P-Card) program for more than 200 cardholders.
Ensure fiscal encumbrances comply with County policies and internal controls.
Oversee the accuracy and management of more than $17.5 million in annual revenue collections.
Supervise timely revenue posting, complex account reconciliations, and routine bank reconciliations.
Partner with the Business Operations Director on the annual budget process.
Consult with Division Directors, Managers, and Supervisors to review operating and capital budgets and align expenditures with fiscal targets.
Manage, coordinate, administer, and evaluate internal operations, programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and service offerings.
Serve as a liaison and provide professional guidance to other divisions and departments; represent the County at meetings, public events, training sessions, committees, and related events.
Maintain the general ledger and track assets, liabilities, expenses, and revenues.
Assist internal and external auditors with periodic audits of financial records and statements.
Reconcile and adjust bank accounts to manage cash flow.
Manage general accounting functions and accounting staff, maintaining compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures.
Ensure accurate and timely general ledger and period-end closings.
Supervise preparation of balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, forecasts, cash flow data, and other reports; reconcile assets and liabilities.
Conduct asset valuations and participate in budget planning as needed.
Assist with payroll functions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, and pet insurance.
Dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
Near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses.
Employee discount program for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets, and more.
Employee assistance program, including financial and legal counseling.
Access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities.
Paid family leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
A 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit retirement plan.