Financial Reporting Manager

MAKE AN IMPACT:

The City of Salem is currently seeking a dynamic Financial Reporting Manager to join the City’s Finance Department. The mission of the Finance Department is to provide accurate and timely financial services and support to the City and the Urban Renewal Agency. In addition, the Finance Department is responsible for ensuring compliance with rules and regulations set by federal, state, and other external governing agencies, and provides critical support in the implementation of city-wide initiatives. The Financial Reporting Manager plays a key role in the department carrying out its mission and is highly influential in the overall success of the department, as well as the City as a whole.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting competencies, have experience leading teams with varying backgrounds and skillsets, and demonstrate a passion for public service. If you have advanced accounting and financial reporting experience, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and have a proven history of fulfilling responsibilities with professionalism and integrity, then this position may be the right fit for you!

LEARN AND GROW:

The Finance Department values employees and their professional development. To support employees in their career development, the department offers opportunities to attend local and national Finance conferences, as well as opportunities to participate in virtual and in-person trainings. In addition, the department supports membership in professional organizations and provides support in obtaining and maintaining professional certifications. Finance employees also can participate in a wide variety of learning and development programs hosted by the City.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

This position will be responsible for both performing and supervising a wide variety of technical accounting and financial reporting duties. The Financial Reporting Manager ensures the City's fiscal integrity through consistent application of City policies and external regulations related to the general ledger, accounts payable, grants accounting and compliance, and financial reporting.

The Financial Reporting Manager also serves as a valuable technical resource for the City and provides internal customer service to the other divisions within the Finance Department, as well as daily support for the departments outside of Finance. Examples of internal customer service include guidance on the use of the City’s financial accounting systems, researching and resolving financial errors and discrepancies, and assistance with the interpretation and implementation of finance regulations. The Financial Reporting Manager is also a critical resource in the annual financial reporting and yearly audit processes.

The Financial Reporting Manager serves as the Accounting Division Manager with two direct reports: the Accounting Manager and the Treasury Supervisor. The Accounting Manager is responsible for the direct supervision of the day-to-day accounting operations performed by the General Ledger / Reporting, Accounts Payable, and Project Accounting sections within the Accounting Division. The Treasury Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of the remaining sections, including Accounts Receivable, Debt Management, and Investments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and review of financial statements, reports, and journal entries.
• Perform and supervise a variety of accounting and financial analyses.
• Coordinate and manage the City’s monthly and annual financial closing processes.
• Support the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial report (ACFR) and other financial reports.
• Support coordination of the City’s annual external financial statement audit, annual federal grants audit, internal audits, and other financial audit engagements.
• Assist with the interpretation and implementation of new accounting standards and other relevant regulatory requirements, including communication to management and other related stakeholders.
• Identify, document, implement, and evaluate internal control procedures related to accounting, financial reporting, grants, and other governmental finance related matters.
• Collaborate with various departments to design, develop and implement policies and procedures; assist other departments in process and system improvements to ensure proper integration with financial systems and the integrity of the audit.
• Recruit, hire, schedule, and supervise direct staff.
• Develop accounting tasks and responsibilities, provide education and training, assign and monitor work plans of direct staff.
• Assist with the oversight related to performance requirements and personal development targets for direct staff, including performance evaluation and annual performance reviews.
• Provide ongoing direction and leadership, while creating a positive and supportive work environment.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.

Position schedule is Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a potential need for occasional night or weekend hours.

Our team follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office (440 Church Street, SE, Salem, OR 97301), as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and manager approval. This is subject to change based on business needs.

The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.

WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, economic, public administration, or a related field, and eight years of professional accounting, finance, budgetary or financial operations of related work, including five years direct supervisory experience, or any combination of education, experience and training to perform the essential job functions sufficient to support the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

Hiring Managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Not required to apply):

• Master’s Degree in related field (master’s degree may substitute for three years of experience.)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)
• Experience in municipal/governmental accounting
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) replacement projects

WHAT YOU WILL BRING ALONG:

• Knowledge of governmental accounting practices, principles, procedures, regulations and techniques, with the ability to interpret and explain these rules, legal requirements and policies;
• Experience formulating and implementing standard and specialized accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records;
• Experience managing deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment;
• Experience using office computer and associated software, technology, and other programs or equipment to collect and analyze data, retrieve information, and creating reports and documentation;
• Experience exercising sound judgment to independently solve problems and make decisions regarding work methods and priorities;
• Experience establishing and maintaining strong working relationships and clear communication with City departments, staff all levels, external agencies, and community members;
• Experience demonstrating tact, and leadership and proficiency in conducting studies, preparing recommendations, explaining findings, and supporting implementation efforts;
• Experience respecting, seeking to understand, and valuing individual differences to foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace.

ABOUT US:

Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.

The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.

Where can I find out more about the position?

Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Manager, Division.

HOW CAN I APPLY?

The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.

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For more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at www.cityofsalem.net/jobs.

This announcement is not an implied contract and may be modified or revoked without notice.