Accounting Manager (N17)

City of Annapolis•Annapolis, MD

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Annapolis is seeking an experienced financial manager to administer complex municipal finance programs and direct the daily operations of professional accounting staff within the Finance Department. The Accounting Manager oversees preparation of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), manages municipal bond continuing disclosures and compliance with IRS arbitrage regulations, and researches and implements new GASB pronouncements. The role also provides technical accounting guidance, advises on financial policies, and helps guide municipal financial technology systems and capital planning. The position requires technical expertise in governmental fund accounting and the ability to lead and develop professional staff. It prepares financial studies and reports for City leadership and works with departments, auditors, and committees on governmental accounting matters. Work takes place in a safe and secure professional office setting and is primarily sedentary.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Analysis, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least four years of progressively responsible administrative and budgetary experience, including direct experience in a public sector or governmental environment.
At least three years of the required experience in a formal supervisory capacity managing professional accounting or finance staff.
Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting principles, including GAAP and GASB, cash and investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, debt management, and bond disclosures.
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, IRS arbitrage rules, SEC continuing disclosure regulations, and grants and aid requirements.
Ability to plan, direct, and supervise professional accounting staff performing complex and diversified accounting tasks, and to coach and develop employees.
Extensive knowledge of computerized municipal financial software applications.
Ability to write and edit management narrative reports, conduct financial studies, translate complex grants language, and communicate effectively with city officials, external auditors, and the public.
Consent to chemical substance screening consistent with mandated federal, state, and City guidelines, including pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing.
Ability to perform primarily sedentary work, occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to move objects, use manual dexterity for keyboarding, reach, and maintain visual and auditory acuity to operate office equipment.

Responsibilities

Manage preparation of the City's ACFR in accordance with GAAP, GAGAS, and Maryland State Code, ensuring the reporting structure reflects the Uniform Accounting and Reporting System.
Manage preparation and filing of continuing disclosure reports for outstanding municipal bonds with EMMA as required by SEC regulations.
Ensure City compliance with IRS arbitrage regulations and provide technical accounting guidance to municipal departments.
Research, interpret, and analyze new accounting standards and pronouncements, assess their impact on City operations, and develop internal workflows to implement them.
Plan, direct, and supervise professional accounting staff, including providing coaching, developmental instruction, and performance evaluations.
Direct and supervise maintenance of accounting ledgers and review trial balances for accurate reconciliation.
Supervise and participate in preparation of financial statements and audit schedules for year-end reporting and external auditors.
Interpret grants and aid regulations and translate technical terms into operational terms.
Create and guide implementation of technology system budgets, financial controls for major construction projects, and capital improvement plans.
Prepare complex financial studies, narrative reports, and executive summaries for the City Manager and Finance Director.
Participate in ad hoc committees addressing specialized governmental accounting matters.
Establish financial policies and policies for technology systems, financial software implementations, and capital project tracking.