Job Description
Are you looking for your next career opportunity in the accounting field? Are you self-motivated and ready to serve the City of Jacksonville in the Finance Department in our fast- paced Accounting Division? Do you want to earn up to 4 weeks leave time each year, in addition to comprehensive city benefits with free and low-cost health, dental and vision options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!! This position reports to the City Comptroller and plays a crucial role in managing the General Accounting Division (GAD) efficiently and effectively. The incumbent is a key resource for guidance on complex accounting, reporting, and system issues, holding accountability for accuracy and completeness of financial reporting and financial systems administration. They provide strategic advice and technical assistance to team members and guide cross-departmental collaboration to ensure cohesive and integrated financial practices city-wide.
Primary responsibilities include:
Manages the Systems Administration and Financial Reporting group within GAD. Provides direction in developing goals and initiatives, assigning resources, assessing workflow, reviewing performance, identifying needs, and addressing other issues. Leads the process for the year-end financial audit, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the State Annual Financial Report (AFR). Primary division contact for external auditors. Develops and maintains assignment schedules, coordinates workflow, addresses auditor inquiries, follows up on open issues, and produces/distributes the final report. Leads the team to complete financial statements, schedules and disclosures. Collaborates with the Technology Solutions Department (TSD) on the implementation, administration, improvement, and maintenance of 1Cloud (aka Oracle Fusion ERP and HCM). Champions effective communication between ERP end-users, ITD, and Oracle in assessing and resolving system issues. Assesses and troubleshoot system issues, resolving complex challenges and working with module leads to prioritizing organization needs. Ensures ERP system functionality and related processes meet and adhere to city-wide needs, regulatory requirements and internal control best practices. Defines, establishes, maintains, modifies, and configures system controls and workflows across multiple modules. Manages patches, period closings, service requests and integrations. Manage user role security refinements. Maintains budgetary control tools such as the supplemental rules. Help facilitate user training. Leads digital transformation initiatives and develop ERP financial reporting tools that advance the City's reporting capabilities. Develops, maintains and publishes standardized and customized financial reports as needed by management, government agencies and other stakeholders. Oversees Chart of Accounts (COA) maintenance, including assessing requests, reporting issues, providing suggestions for accuracy, and managing related system processes. Researches and ensures the correct implementation of new and updated Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, and other federal, state, and local regulations relevant to accounting. Manages the maintenance of lease and subscription-based information technology arrangements for GASB 87 and 96 compliance. Serve as a key technical guide for related issues and support the team to ensure complete and accurate accounting/reporting. Assists and backs up the City Comptroller in managing the entire division. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, empathy and inclusion within the division. Schedules, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change. Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees. Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited institution. Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience in general accounting. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of GAAP and GASB standards, as well as proficiency in database management, Excel add-ins, and other financial reporting tools. Preferred CPA preferred. Governmental accounting experience and/or graduate degree preferred. Preferred qualifications include experience with ERP systems, ideally Oracle Fusion ERP, along with strong leadership skills demonstrated through effective cross-departmental collaboration. A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.
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