Program Manager: Financial Reporting

Pima Community College District•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Program Manager ensures the correct, timely, and consistent preparation of the College’s audited financial statements and ensures financial reporting meets federal, state, and accounting-regulator mandates. The position plans, develops, and administers assigned mandated reports and collaborates on Financial Aid Reporting (FISAP). It advises College employees on assigned financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, position control, accounts receivable and payable, grants, financial aid, and payroll. The role also performs advanced accounting and budgeting functions and financial reporting using data extracts and computer software tools. The work schedule is flexible and may include evenings and weekends. Employees are required to live and work within Arizona. Selected candidates must successfully complete a background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field of study.
Three to five years of related experience in accounting or finance.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or an equivalent combination of certification, education, and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices.
Knowledge of business management and fiscal practices.
Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal management.
Knowledge and application of organizational and time-management principles.
Knowledge of project-management principles, processes, and techniques.
Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.
Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to audiences with varying technical skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to apply analytical and critical-thinking skills, draw conclusions, and prepare accurate reports.
Ability to perform accurate data entry and typing.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing technical environment.
Ability to develop and maintain effective, positive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field of study.
More than eight years of related experience in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

Oversee, research, and interpret accounting and fiscal processes for consistency, effectiveness, and compliance with GAAP, College, state, and federal accreditation guidelines, and updated GASB standards.
Manage the College’s operating and capital budgets, including developing annual budget parameters and setting up, reviewing, and reconciling budgets in the Banner ERP system.
Review, analyze, and present the College’s financial position; review cash and investments for daily cash-flow obligations; reconcile accounts; and prepare financial aid drawdowns.
Manage and coordinate the Federal Single Audit and the College’s annual financial audit.
Perform complex accounting, budget development, position-control, and budget-monitoring functions; review and create complex journal entries, budget entries, and accounting transactions.
Monitor scheduled reconciliations and coordinate and prepare monthly financial statements and external reports, including ACFR, SEFA, ELR, EMMA, FISAP, the Annual State Budget Report, and IPEDS.
Advise executive and senior-level managers on College-wide financial accounting and budget decisions, and provide direction and technical guidance to accounting managers and staff.
Review and audit the quality and accuracy of fiscal work performed by peers and other departments, including accounting, budgeting, position control, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, grants, and property functions.
Prepare financial and budget projections and revenue analyses, and plan funding for capital projects, debt service, staffing, and overall expenditures.
Prepare and maintain a multi-year Financial Model, develop and administer the Adjunct Faculty Funding Allocation model, and reconcile and apportion Academic Leadership Funding.
Publish required State Budget Forms and public notifications in compliance with state statute.
Represent finance and business services on committees, task forces, work groups, and in meetings supporting College strategic-plan initiatives, goals, and objectives.
Conduct technical comparative and fiscal analyses; interpret fiscal records; and prepare reports using statistical analysis, research, forecasting, and estimating methodologies.
Collect, analyze, and disseminate financial information; prepare related reports and summaries; and make recommendations based on findings.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders about the College’s current and developing financial position, systems, and processes.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.