Reporting Manager

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Job Information

Title:

Reporting Manager

Market Range:

MR21

Approved Date:

1/16/2025 7:34:47 AM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

M2

Career Level Description:

Management Level 2

Job Code:

100003

Job Family:

FN - Fiscal and Business Management

Sub Family:

ACCTG - Accounting

Primary Purpose

Manages the Reporting unit within the Finance Department,  including the areas of capital assets, EMS Billing, vendors, chart of account maintenance, escheats, and financial reporting. Oversees preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with general accepted accounting principles, prepares monthly and other annual financial statements, as required. Coordinates the external financial statement audit, assists with GASB pronouncement implementations and provides assistance with other special projects. Additionally, assists with new system implementations and conversions.  Contributes to other special projects as assigned.

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Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of the annual comprehensive financial reports for the governing board, federal and State agencies, bondholders, taxpayers, and other users. Serves as audit liaison for County's annual external audit that is required by federal and State law.  Assists with GASB reporting pronouncements as they are issued. Analyzes reporting changes needed to ensure continued compliance with GAAP.

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35%

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Provides supervision, support and performance management to reporting staff through training, recruitment, coaching, and yearly reviews.

2

30%

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Prepares and/or oversees other financial reporting; such as, the monthly interim financial report, Annual Financial Information Report (AFIR), indirect cost report, EMS Medicaid Cost Report, escheats.

3

10%

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Oversee the County's Chart of Accounts and reporting needs, assisting departments as needed

4

15%

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Serve as a System SME for the Finance Financial system, ACFR Reporting tool.

5

10%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

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Review and process invoices related to Reporting section, investment reconciliation, interest allocation

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

M2

Career Level Description:

Management Level 2

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Directs a Division.

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Creates the short-term strategy for the Division or Function and creates operational plans for Division that align with Department plan.  Actions have direct impact on results of the Department.

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Responsible for Budget planning and justification.

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Responsible for making significant improvements of processes, systems or standards to enhance performance of Division or multiple divisions.

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Oversees employees who pioneer unique ideas or generate new, viable solutions to make improvements or respond to issues.

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Communicates within and outside the Division(s).

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Influences others regarding the area of responsibility’s practices and approaches.

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Achieves goals through teams of managers.  May be responsible for creating workforce and staffing plans for job area to ensure availability of employees and resources.

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Has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority for direct reports.

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Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead multiple Work Groups. Typically has master-level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the job function.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

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Four years experience in accounting, finance, or financial reporting

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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5 Years

in Local Government Finance

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Finance & Accounting\Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Upon Hire

Or

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Certified Local Government Finance Officer

Upon Hire

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Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and NC General Statutes, including the Budget and Fiscal Control Act.

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Computer profiency with Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) and internet applications.

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Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment in performing the duties of the position

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Ability to lead and motivate staff

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Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches  to problems.

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Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Strong critical thinking and analytical ability with demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Attention to Detail

Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.

Enforcing Laws, Rules & Regulations

Enforces governmental laws, rules, and regulations, and initiates enforcement actions in a way that the public perceives as fair, objective, and reasonable.

Innovation

Applies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and to improve processes, methods, systems, or services.

Problem Solving

Builds a logical approach to address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base, and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Coaching & Mentoring

Works to improve and reinforce performance of others. Facilitates their skill development by providing clear, behaviorally specific performance feedback, and making or eliciting specific suggestions for improvement in a manner that builds confidence and maintains self-esteem.

Fiscal Accountability

Follows fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards when committing fiscal resources or processing financial transactions. Understands the organization's financial processes.  Prepares, justifies, and administers the program or project budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities. 

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate and explain a variety of information

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X