Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Core Accounting Functions
• Oversee general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, cash receipts, reconciliations, and monthly close processes.
• Financial Reporting & Audits
• Prepare internal and external financial reports; manage annual audits; contribute to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other statutory filings.
• Compliance & Controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and applicable regulatory standards. Evaluate and enhance internal controls and financial reporting procedures.
• ERP & System Oversight
• Lead implementation, testing, and maintenance of finance-related modules in the Workday ERP system. Develop and maintain financial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide financial insight and guidance to organizational leadership. Review team deliverables, support budget development and bond program activities, and serve as backup to the CFO when required.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with other departments to support benefit and insurance program reviews, FEMA grant reporting, and internal service fund audits.
• Board & Stakeholder Communication
• Prepare materials for board meetings, present financial data, and represent the finance team in cross-departmental or public settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) designation (required)
• Minimum of 5 years of professional accounting experience (preferably in governmental accounting)
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience
• Deep understanding of GAAP, GASB, and financial systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Workday ERP experience highly desirable
• Strong communication, leadership, and analytical problem-solving skills

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