Program Accounting Manager (WMS2

Description

Program Accounting Manager (WMS2)
At the Department of Commerce
, we’re reimagining what’s possible in government. We’re builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we’re turning big ideas into real-world solutions that uplift people and places.

Our agency’s strength lies in the diversity of our workforce, and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.

Behind every community that Commerce supports is a strong financial foundation that makes the work possible. The program Accounting Manager leads the people and systems that ensure compliance with both State and Federal requirements. This job is a commitment to strong internal controls, data accuracy and thoughtful leadership.

Let’s build what’s next, together.

Financial Services Division (FSD) provides professional accounting, budget, contracting, and internal control services that support Commerce’s financial health, and ensures financial compliance with state and federal regulations and accurate financial reports for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Program Accounting Manager leads the Program Accounting unit and reports directly to the Managing Director of Accounting Services. This position provides agency-wide leadership for federal and program accounting, contract payables and receivables, loan accounting, federal award management, cost allocation, indirect revenue collection, cash receipting, accounts receivable billing, chart-of-accounts administration, and other complex financial activities. This position plans, coordinates, and directs the unit’s accounting, reporting, reconciliation, compliance, and audit-support responsibilities.

The position also serves as the agency’s federal Authorizing Official in SAM.gov, implements the department’s cost-allocation plan, oversees the financial data integrity of the Contract Management System, leads system testing and process improvements, and contributes to the financial design of agency loan programs.

Program Accounting unit ensures data integrity and manages contract payments for state, local and federal programs, accounts receivable contracts, federal award management, loan management, cost allocation, indirect revenue collection, cash receipting, accounts receivable billings, chart of accounts, and special financial projects as needed, ensuring financial compliance with federal and statewide regulations in addition to performing department-wide financial activities which significantly contribute to the department’s ability to maximize state, local and federal resources.

Through this work, the Program Accounting Manager reduces financial risk, strengthens critical internal controls, supports accurate and timely financial reporting, and helps ensure Commerce remains eligible to receive and responsibly administer state and federal funding.

• Serves the principal financial advisor to the Accounting Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer/Assistant Director for Financial Services Division on all financial and business matters related to federal grant management and loan receivables.
• Supervises 12 financial analysts in the Program Accounting unit including planning, leading, organizing and controlling the work performed by the unit; assuring appropriate and optimal use of the organization’s resources and enhancing the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities; supporting effective communications and relationships throughout the agency; maintaining the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct and supporting the State’s goals for a diverse workforce.
  
  This position ensures unit goals and office expectations are met, and that there is adequate back up for all…