Accounting Manager

City of Greensboro • Greensboro, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greensboro is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and technically skilled Accounting Manager to lead the Accounting Division within the Finance Department. This leadership position oversees essential accounting functions that support the City's financial operations, including general accounting, payroll, fixed assets, contracts administration, and business continuity planning. The Accounting Manager serves as a key financial leader and subject matter expert, providing technical accounting guidance, strengthening internal controls, supporting audit activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, laws, regulations, and City policies. This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance professional who thrives on solving complex challenges, improving processes, and developing high-performing teams. The City of Greensboro Finance Department serves as a trusted steward of public resources, providing financial leadership, accountability, and strategic support to departments across the organization. The department is responsible for ensuring sound financial management practices that support City operations, infrastructure investments, and community priorities. Through innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement, the Finance Department helps position Greensboro for long-term fiscal sustainability while maintaining the highest standards of public trust. The Accounting Manager plays a vital role in protecting the City's financial integrity by ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and effective accounting operations. This position directly influences organizational accountability, financial transparency, and the City's ability to make informed strategic decisions. As a trusted advisor and financial leader, the Accounting Manager helps shape policies, improve operational efficiency, and support the long-term financial health of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, or a closely related field, including a minimum of 24 semester hours of accounting coursework; "OR" an equivalent of an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible, FLSA-exempt financial management experience (e.g., within a municipal or county government environment, or as an auditor serving public-sector finance organizations, or private sector.
• Seven (7) or more years of professional experience in governmental or nonprofit fund accounting, including responsibility for interpreting and applying complex financial principles, conducting advanced financial analysis, supporting strategic decision-making, and leading or supervising professional staff.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced use of Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and budget management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the North Carolina Certified Local Government Finance Officer (CLGFO) designation within three (3) years of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (with concentration in Accounting or Finance), Public Finance, Public Administration (with significant finance or accounting coursework)
• CPA License
• Experience with Enterprise Financial Management systems and ERP platforms, such as Infor, Oracle, SAP, Workday, Tyler Technologies, Munis, or comparable governmental financial software.
• Proven success advising executive leadership, elected officials, boards, or governing bodies on financial strategy, risk management, and organizational decision-making.
• Experience leading high-performing finance teams and fostering a culture of accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of North Carolina local government finance laws, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) applicable to public-sector organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer the Accounting Division's annual operating budget
• Provide technical accounting assistance and guidance to City departments using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Support internal and external audit activities and ensure timely responses to audit requests
• Interpret and apply accounting theory, North Carolina laws and regulations, and City policies to financial transactions and reporting
• Oversee monthly and annual financial closing processes and ensure the accuracy of accounting records
• Review and strengthen the City's internal control framework, financial policies, and operating procedures
• Participate in the development and implementation of new financial policies and control measures
• Lead program reviews, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional special projects
• Serve as the City's primary subject matter expert for general ledger processes and financial system functionality
• Coordinate system testing, document procedures, troubleshoot issues, and support business continuity planning for financial operations
• Oversee Accounting Division services, including general accounting, payroll, fixed assets, contracts administration, and business continuity functions
• Develop division goals, objectives, performance measures, and operational priorities
• Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate division staff while fostering professional growth and organizational excellence

Benefits

• North Carolina Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (NCLGERS) which includes a 6% pre-tax employee contribution and a City-funded employer contribution, with vesting after five years.
• Supplemental retirement savings opportunities include participation in a 401(a) plan with a 3.25% City contribution based on base salary, as well as 457 / Roth 457 and 401(k) / Roth 401(k) plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager