Manager of Financial Reporting & Accounting (Controller's Department)

COUNTY OF BERKS • Reading, PA • 12h ago

POSITION SUMMARY:

Determines and implements the accounting necessary to properly present the financial condition of the County. Makes complex and technical decisions for the County of Berks by classifying, analyzing, and reporting financial data using generally accepted accounting principles, which include the pronouncements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Access Act). May work with confidential and HIPAA restricted information.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:

Maintain accurate, complex, and technical accounting records, and prepares the County's annual financial statements.

Execute the monthly closing schedule to close the General Ledger for preparation of the financial statements.

Supervises professional accounting staff to coordinate the year end closing at the County level.

Act as the Financial Lead during ERP system implementations to coordinate the activities of the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Grants Receivable modules.

Review post-implementation systems procedures for re-design and re-engineering to achieve maximum efficiency of effort and develop financial reporting to utilize redesigned procedures.

Develop and prepare financial reporting schedules for independent auditors, and for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the County.

Provide on-going reviews of the records on all bond issues to ensure that the financial records of the County are properly stated. Ensures that all funds are properly accounted for, and that all necessary documentation is in place.

Provide on-going accounting services to the Retirement Fund and the Retirement Fund Board, ensuring that complex financial transactions are properly handled, and that the Board is fully informed of the financial condition of the Fund.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in accounting.

Certification as a Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM), a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or as a CPA with prior governmental accounting experience, is a preferred.

Five years of accounting experience in either public or corporate setting, fluent with GAAP and GASB pronouncements and technical knowledge of its implementation

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Working knowledge of the technical requirements of accounting standards as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

Ability to analyze and objectively evaluate complex financial-related activities.

Working knowledge of integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) financial systems.

Ability to objectively analyze operational situations in various work environments and develop / make recommendations for improvements to processes.

Excellent personal computer skills in Excel, Word, Access, and Power Point software.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to effectively collaborate on projects, teams, or committees.

Ability to persuade fiscal officers and management personnel to improve and maintain effective internal controls.

Knowledge of the HIPAA privacy requirements, as they relate to the documents involved.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle stress.

Physical presence in the office is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May occasionally be required to lift and move heavy files and boxes of stored records of approximately 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Most work is performed in a normal office environment. A small percentage (

This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.

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