Accounting & Audit Manager

1.0 Job Summary

This position oversees the Authority’s general accounting, payroll, and financial reporting functions and participates, directly and indirectly, in all fiscal operations. The incumbent exercises independent judgment in determining methods and approaches to complete assignments, with general direction provided as needed.

This position must adapt to changing operating environments, reporting requirements, internal procedures, and business practices. The position supervises, mentors, and develops a small accounting team and reports directly to the Finance Director.

2.1 Responsible for account management, supervision and review of day-to-day accounting functions including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts, and other general accounting operations.

2.2 Responsible for cash management and reconciliation of all banking accounts.

2.3 Responsible for reconciling General Ledger monthly to ensure accuracy of posting. Ledger accounts include but are not limited to receivables, payroll, payables, banking petty cash, transfer accounts, and other general ledger accounts as related to the audit. The reconciliation process may be

performed in collaboration with the Financial Administrator for accounts related to capital assets,

capital projects, and other associated general ledger accounts.

2.4 Provide timely and accurate information in response to internal and external inquiries.

2.5 Function as subject matter expert to GCA Executive Team and Managers on financial matters,

systems, and compliance.

2.6 Responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process and ensure consistent, timely, accurate month-end close within a 20-30 business day timeline.

2.7 Responsible for providing internal reporting to Financial Director and Senior Management monthly or as otherwise requested.

2.8 Responsible for work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the

Authority’s financial records.

2.9 Serve as Auditor’s first point of contact throughout Audit process and responsible for assisting the auditors with preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Responsible for compliance with reporting requirements and audit findings

2.10 Responsible for coordinating the preparation of annual financial reports with the Finance Director and Senior Management for presentation to the GCA Board of Directors, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), interim financial reports, annual reports, and other reports as requested. Responsible for completing all subsequent ACFR filing requirements following final approval for publication, presentation, and acceptance by the Board.

2.11 Review work associated with the Financial Administrator which includes, but not limited to capital assets, capital project accounting, debt management, investment reconciliation, variance billings (true-up), and general ledger reconciliations as it relates to the associated accounts.

2.12 Assist in quarterly financial reporting with the Financial Director and Senior Management in preparation for presentation to GCA Board of Directors.

2.13 Assist in Financial Director and Senior Management in preliminary selection of Auditor and recommendation to GCA Board Budget/Audit Committee. Serve as backup to the Financial Director in presentation to the Board Committee/Board on all reporting matters.

2.14 Assist the Financial Director in preparing the General Fund Budget, as necessary.

2.15 Assist Financial Director in matters related to GCA bond programs, as necessary.

2.16 Assist Financial Director with ongoing compliance with arbitrage and continuing disclosure requirements (bond management).

2.17 Assist Financial Director in providing general administrative support on financial policy and related issues and concerns. Includes reviewing, creating, and updating financial policies as needed. 2.18 Assist Financial Director in matters related to GCA investment policies, as necessary.

2.19 Responsible for the preparation of Board Agenda items, attend Board Meetings and make presentations to the Board on areas of responsibility. Serve as…