Controller/Finance Manager (Accounting)

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

7d • $106,058 - $159,087 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you an experienced Controller or Finance Manager of accounting with experience in internal financial oversight and financial reporting? This may be the job for you! As a Controller, you will manage the General Ledger work unit, coordinate, and manage the external financial audit, including the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), monitor internal controls, and implement new accounting standards and requirements. The Controller also provides fiscal support and financial guidance to County Departments. This position is within the Finance and Risk Management Division of the Department of County Management (DCM), which is responsible for proper, accurate, and timely reporting of fiscal information. As part of County leadership, you take pride and align with the County Culture of dignity and respect and support and environment of safety, trust and belonging for our employees. At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP ) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Experience may substitute for a degree
• Three (3) years of experience in finance and/or accounting in government or public sector
• Two (2) years of management experience providing supervision and mentorship to staff

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA Candidate
• Experience performing Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Systems, I.e. Workday

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead and mentor staff
• Provide management and direction for General Ledger accounting staff.
• Assign and prioritize tasks, and oversee bank reconciliations and balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure accurate and timely month/year-end close procedures, and review/approve procedural changes.
• Develop and update procedures to improve efficiency and meet program objectives.
• Coordinate communication on process changes, accounting standards, and regulations.
• Guide staff on accounting transactions, Workday reports, and new accounting issues.
• Manage Department user groups for staff development and Workday efficiency
• Oversee the development of the Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR) and associated annual external financial audit
• Oversee and review staff's work on ACFR fund statements, notes, and statistical section.
• Coordinate and manage external audit schedules and fieldwork.
• Prepare or review staff's, audit workpapers, for ACFR preparation; Manage reconciliation of schedules for the ACFR
• Be liaison between auditors and finance staff for audit related matters; Support finance staff on audit-related matters
• Manage the preparation of the component unit financial reports.
• Coordinate County departments’ responses to auditor recommendations and comments.
• Represent County management and answer any questions raised by the Audit Committee members on audit recommendations and best practices.
• Research, interpret and implement new accounting pronouncements and analyze adherence to existing standards
• Analyze new accounting pronouncements and auditing standards to determine the impact to the County.
• Ensure accounting entries comply with GAAP, adhere to County policies and follow best practices.
• Attend, participate, and lead training sessions on new accounting pronouncements
• Summarize and develop training tools/materials and lead training sessions
• Maintain County-wide chart of accounts
• Audit Workday roles and transactions with ERP Support Team
• Oversee annual internal control documentation review
• Maintain County budget process and finance and budget policies
• Develop and manage the GL work unit's annual budget
• Develop and monitor performance measures for the GL work unit.
• Analyze and recommend improvements to Finance and Budget policies.
• Coordinate policy changes across Departments, ensuring consistency with GFOA best practices and current accounting standards.

Benefits

• Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package , including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees