Financial Reporting Manager

Anne Arundel County Government is hiring for a full-time, permanent Financial Reporting Manager vacancy within the Office of Finance located at the Arundel Center in Annapolis, MD.

Work involves managing the preparation of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and auditing as required by State code, overseeing general ledger accounting for operating funds, providing guidance on state and local government financial reporting, supervising cash banking relationships, accounting for debt issuance, grants, and infrastructure and fixed assets. The role is performed under limited supervision and includes observation, conferences, and reports.

• Manages the preparation of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in accordance with Government Accounting Principles (GASB) and audited as required by State code.
• Manages the preparation of continuing disclosure reports for outstanding bonds, and their filing with the Nationally Recognized Municipal Securities Information Repository as required by the SEC.
• Provides technical guidance to departments and assists in the development/review of financial and accounting policies in accordance with GAAP, ensuring compliance with applicable statutory requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensures the County's compliance with arbitrage regulations of the Internal Revenue Service.
• Researches, interprets, and analyzes new accounting pronouncements and standards, and their impact on the County, ensuring compliance with arbitrage regulations of the Internal Revenue Service.
• Plans, directs, and supervises activities of a professional accounting staff and provides a developmental training program.
• Directs and supervises the maintenance of various accounting ledgers and reviews trial balances for accurate reconciliation.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of financial statements and reports required for the year‑end financial report and outside auditors, and participates in ad hoc committees relating to specific governmental accounting issues.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Extensive knowledge of current governmental accounting principles, methods, and practices.
• In‑depth understanding of public finance and governmental financial reporting, including Budgetary and US GAAP reporting.
• Proficiency in computerized government financial systems, PC software applications, and regulatory requirements (laws, rules, and administrative policies).
• Ability to plan, direct, and supervise professional accounting staff performing complex tasks.
• Ability to develop and improve accounting systems, procedures, and forms.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to conduct financial studies and prepare complex financial reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to conduct financial studies and prepare complex reports.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, county officials, public and private organizations, and the general public.

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in accounting.
Six (6) or more years of experience in complex accounting and fiscal operations, including two (2) or more years of experience in preparing governmental financial reports and supervision.

Note:

For a degree from a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon close of the announcement.

NOTE:

This position requires a thorough background check.

• Advance Excel experience
• Experience preparing and managing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in accordance with Government Accounting Principles (GASB).
• Three (3) or more years of experience in a related role as either an accountant or analyst.
• Four (4) or more years of experience specifically in preparing governmental financial reports.
• Big 4 accounting experience or a CPA certification.