Accounting Manager (Financial Reporting)

Broward County • Fort Lauderdale, FL

19h

About The Position

Broward County is seeking an Accounting Manager with significant governmental accounting experience for its Accounting Division. The position supervises professional and clerical staff responsible for accounting and financial reporting in the Finance Division, working under administrative supervision to develop and implement programs within organizational policies and reporting major activities to executive-level administrators.

The Accounting Division provides accounting services and information to the County Commission, other governmental agencies, residents, and financial institutions. Its work includes supporting preparation of the GFOA Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Popular Annual Financial Report, producing a County-wide cost allocation plan in accordance with Federal Uniform Guidance and County policies, and preparing other special-purpose financial reports. This role manages assigned staff to ensure compliance with accounting and reporting standards, deadlines, and goals.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong understanding of governmental, financial, and managerial accounting concepts and principles, along with analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills. The candidate must be able to independently prepare routine reports, presentations, and correspondence with minimal guidance. Duties also include supporting fiscal year-end close, annual audit schedules, implementation of GASB pronouncements, and development and implementation of County accounting policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business, finance, or a related field; alternatively, a bachelor's degree and coursework qualifying for the CPA Examination.
• Four years of experience in governmental accounting, auditing, or closely related work.
• Four years of experience supervising subordinates.
• Experience working collaboratively with a team and customers to achieve solution-focused outcomes.
• Strong understanding of financial and managerial accounting concepts and principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently prepare routine reports, presentations, and correspondence with minimal guidance.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, or a business-related field.
• Certified Government Finance Officer credential.
• PeopleSoft Finance and Grant module experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Single Audit requirements and reporting.
• Extensive experience preparing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and participate in preparation of continuing debt disclosure.
• Manage assigned staff to ensure compliance with accounting and reporting standards, department deadlines, and goals.
• Supervise maintenance of the general ledger for all funds, including monthly account reconciliations and review and monitoring of account activities and balances.
• Supervise or participate in the monthly financial close, including timely and accurate recording of adjusting journal entries and accruals.
• Manage accounting functions such as capital asset recording, accounts payable, payroll review, cash receipt deposits, grant billings, tax returns, and promotional reports.
• Coordinate audits performed by public accounting firms and serve as the primary contact with auditors for financial audit matters.
• Manage revenue accounting activities, including month-end revenue close and reporting, and ensure compliance with applicable policies and county, state, and federal regulations.
• Direct staff analysis and provision of financial and statistical information supporting contract negotiations, contract comparisons, and management decisions.
• Liaise with customers and County agencies; explain tariffs and revenue contract terms, process requests and credits, and address fiscal issues with departmental administrators and officials.
• Develop and maintain complex rate configurations in computerized accounting systems used for tariffs, billing, revenue recording, and internal accounting control.
• Manage accounting operations to ensure compliance with prescribed accounting and administrative standards, including invoice processing.
• Manage revenue collection activities, including collection letters, follow-up procedures, bad-debt accounting, and penalty-waiver approvals.
• Monitor revenue contracts for compliance with reporting, minimum guaranteed amounts, and security deposit terms; initiate charges and penalties for noncompliance.
• Perform analytical reviews to ensure financial and accounting information is accurate, reasonable, and compliant with standards and procedures.
• Coordinate and assist with preparation and review of the annual operating and capital budget and its presentation to appropriate authorities.
• Represent the Finance Director and/or Assistant Director in interdepartmental contacts and help ensure accurate interpretation of accounting standards and procedures.
• Assist in developing and implementing County financial accounting systems and policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Review and/or prepare accounting entries, transactions, and journals; assist with fiscal year-end close and prepare annual audit schedules.
• Review fiscal reports prepared by County agencies and budget expenditure and revenue reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with implementation of GASB pronouncements and development of County accounting policies and procedures.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Benefits

• Eleven paid holidays each year.
• Two weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually.
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health benefits, including High-Deductible Health Plan and Consumer Driven Health Plan options.
• County-funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 annually for the High-Deductible Health Plan.
• Florida Retirement System pension or investment plan.
• 457 Deferred Compensation plan with County matching up to $2,000 a year.

What This Job Offers

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