Manager III (Accounting Manager), Grade M3
Rockville, MD, United States
Job Description
CLOSING DATE:July 9, 2024
The Department of Finance is looking to fill the Accounting Manager ( Manager III ) position in the Controller Division. This employee will be responsible for managing assigned areas of the County's general accounting program for the Montgomery County Government, Department of Finance.
What you will be doing
overseeing and directing accounting operations, including delegation of work and providing hands-on technical and analytical guidance relating to complex issues
ensuring timely preparation and production of complex financial statements and reports
playing a key role in the County's monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
performing and reviewing financial and accounting analysis and reconciliations
analyzing and implementing Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) mandated financial accounting and reporting changes
ensuring the timely preparation and filing of Federal and State tax deposits and reports.
Detailed Oracle experience - Relating specifically to the County's enterprise Oracle EBS system
identifying, recommending, and implementing innovative solutions to business process and system-related issues and reengineering opportunities
developing and documenting policies and procedures, in collaboration with customer departments and ERP staff
Additional experience - the "must haves"
Experience managing a large complex accounting operation.
Experience using technologies to modernize/automate/streamline accounting processes.
Experience administering governmental or similar accounting principles and standards.
Experience planning, organizing, and prioritizing responsibilities, and multi-tasking and managing stress in a deadline-oriented environment.
Experience in working independently, with a positive perspective, strong initiative and self-motivation, and excellent communication skills.
Additional details
This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.
Applicants who are Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Certified Professional Finance Officers (CPFO), or Certified Government Financial Managers (CGFM) preferred; confirmation of such active certification is required.
A COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION WILL BE CONDUCTED. You are required to file a Financial Disclosure Statement.
As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
Additional Employment Information
OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to [email protected] . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from theEthics Commissionwebsite.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience :Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a financial accounting, auditing, or business administration field.
Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Note: Based upon legislative requirements, some positions may be subject to different minimum qualifications.
Preferred Criteria
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified" and placed on the Eligible List for consideration. Selection for interviews will be based on the following preferred criteria:
CPA, CPFO, or CGFM
Supervising, coaching, and growing professional accounting, auditing or financial staff.
Presenting and defending ideas and positions.
Overseeing and directing a complex accounting operation at a management level, including preparation and review of comprehensive financial statements.
Thorough knowledge and experience administering generally accepted accounting principles for governments, including a thorough knowledge and understanding of GASB or similarstandards and statements.
Experience using a large ERP financial accounting and reporting system, especially Oracle ebusiness systems.
Minimum Salary 91663
Maximum Salary 162254
Currency USD
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