ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR/EXPERT
About The Position
The Accounting Supervisor/Expert is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations, as well as the ability to lead, mentor, and support accounting teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising accounting staff, coordinating complex accounting functions, and ensuring compliance with state financial policies. The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency's operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting.
- Strong experience in budgeting, managing financial reports, and analyzing financial data.
- Knowledge of state, federal, and departmental financial regulations and standards.
- Ability to analyze complex financial data, resolve discrepancies, and develop actionable recommendations.
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and financial models).
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus 4 years of accounting experience.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of investments and accounting
- Ability to communicate effectively with external partners
- Understanding of private market investments
- Understanding of asset allocation, capital market assumptions, portfolio risk, portfolio construction, and liquidity management
- Strong with Excel skills, as well as strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Strong leadership skills
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of accountants, ensuring their work is completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with state regulations.
- Conduct performance evaluations for accounting staff, providing feedback and identifying areas for improvement and professional growth.
- Review and approve financial reports, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and comply with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing insights and recommendations to management.
- Ensure that all accounting activities comply with applicable state, federal, and departmental regulations.
- Coordinate the preparation for internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and information as required.
- Manage and review complex financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.
- Ability to assist and support the CIO manage the investment portfolio, which includes oversight of back-office investment operations and administration, monitoring investment managers, and supervising an investment staff.
Benefits
- Health insurance and supplemental dental, vision, and other plans
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Annual leave and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays and 8 hours Children’s Educational Activity Leave (CEAL) annually
- Defined benefit retirement plan with 5 year-vesting
- Optional 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan
- Career service recognition program
- Paid parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
