Tallahassee, FL – Manager – Accounting & Financial Reporting Tallahassee

Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida.

The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City’s mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.

The City of Tallahassee’s workforce is our community’s lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.

The City of Tallahassee is seeking a strategic, results-driven leader to direct centralized accounting and financial reporting for the Financial Services Department. This position safeguards the integrity of the City’s financial records, overseeing the general ledger, fund accounting and the month-end and year-end close, and leads the annual audit and financial reporting for four public entities. This is an opportunity for an accomplished professional to make a lasting impact on the financial integrity of Florida’s capital city.

• Direct the City’s centralized accounting operations, setting priorities and leading staff to deliver accurate, timely general ledger, fund accounting, and month-end and year-end close processes
• Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors, directing the annual audit and the preparation of four Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs) for the City, the Community Redevelopment Agency, the Consolidated Dispatch Agency, and the Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency
• Lead the implementation of new GASB pronouncements, evaluating their impact and ensuring full compliance in financial statement preparation
• Oversee investment and bank reconciliations and direct the integration of internal and external data into the general ledger, strengthening controls and reporting accuracy
• Provide centralized accounting guidance to departments citywide, resolving complex accounting questions and promoting consistent practices
• Continuously identify improvements to accounting processes, systems and internal controls, and lead and develop a team of professional accounting staff

• Extensive experience in governmental accounting and financial reporting, including managing a centralized accounting function and supervising professional staff, preferably in a local government
• A strong working knowledge of GAAP, GASB standards, governmental fund accounting, and government-wide reporting, with the ability to interpret requirements and apply them to real situations
• Experience leading or coordinating month-end and year-end close activities, preparing an ACFR, and managing the external audit process The ability to organize work around firm deadlines, establish clear responsibilities, identify reporting or control issues early, and follow them through to resolution
• A record of developing staff, setting clear expectations, and building a team culture grounded in accountability, sound judgment, and continuous improvement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and safeguard the accuracy of financial records
• Strong written and verbal communication…