Statewide Accounting Manager

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $105,000 - $115,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and
Finance, is seeking a Statewide Accounting Manager to join the AZ360 Financial
management team. In this leadership role, the successful candidate performs
high-level management duties associated with the AZ360 Financial system,
specifically focusing on Federal and Cost Accounting areas. The manager carries
critical responsibility for essential statewide federal reporting requirements,
including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), the Single
Audit, the Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA), and the Statewide Cost
Allocation Plan (SWCAP).

This position serves as a primary technical advisor, providing professional
interpretations and recommendations to ensure the integrity of statewide
financial data. The manager is tasked with establishing clear goals, objectives,
and timetables for their assigned area while planning for program requirements
based on an extensive financial background. Beyond technical oversight, the role
involves managing subordinate staff to drive enhancements in statewide
accounting procedures and reporting systems. The Statewide Accounting Manager
also acts as a vital liaison, offering research and guidance to various state
agencies, boards, commissions, and legislative offices to resolve complex
financial situations.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees
flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and
commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program
and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling
spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona
unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and other related publications.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting, audit methodologies, internal control structures, accountability, and fiscal management.
• Extensive knowledge of the methods and techniques of development of data processing related to large financial systems.
• Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS), and applicable agency manuals including the ADOA General Accounting Office Statewide Accounting and System manuals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of complex research methodologies, quality assurance, and final technical report referencing as well as spreadsheet techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of legal requirements impacting the area of assignment.
• Extensive knowledge of CGI financial system 3.11 or higher or other large financial information systems.
• Management of work organization and accomplishment.
• Management of subordinate staff.
• Oral and written communication.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal relationships with internal and external individuals of varying status within state and federal agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and Google Suite.
• Manage professional level staff.
• Understand complex systems and data.
• Serve as a primary contact for problem resolution and information gathering regarding daily work assignments.
• Be a self-starter, multi-task, and work independently.
• Speak in public.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 24 credit hours in accounting is required
• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification

Nice To Haves

• CPA License

Responsibilities

• Conducting meetings with management, staff, and directors statewide as defined by your area of assignment.
• Managing the preparation of statewide information and reports for the assigned area.
• Managing, through subordinate staff, enhancements for improvements to accounting and reporting systems, procedures, policies, and methods for inclusion in the statewide automated financial systems.
• Finalizing recommendations for policy and procedure changes to assure the integrity of statewide financial data and consistency in the application of statutes and other related laws or regulations for submission to the State Comptroller.
• Providing direction to agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the JLBC and OSPB, by providing guidance and research necessary to resolve problems or situations.
• Making recommendations for improvement by applying knowledge and skills of a technical specialty.
• Performing other duties as assigned related to the position.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

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