Information

Pay Range (Grade):  A700

Employment Type:  Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Organization: Comptroller - Accounting

Location: County Office Building

Reports to: Comptroller

Leadership Duties: Yes - People Leader

Competency Group: Professional

Classification: Exempt (40105)

Summary

The Accounting Division Manager plays a critical role in assuring the safeguard of County Assets. You will oversee financial activities as well as the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the team. We are looking for a leader to advise staff and user agencies on accounting and reporting procedures.

Essential Duties

• Oversee financial activities, including cash management, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and accounting records. Monitor compliance.
• Perform investment of funds; participate in investment decisions, prepare investment reports, and analyze data.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. Coordinate audits of financial records.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting practices and complete required continuing education training
• Develop goals to direct programs, integrating input from staff. Support and develop leaders to promote integrity, ethics, and the effectiveness of programs.
• Own the budgets for the Division. Resolve issues by recommending reallocation of resources when necessary.
• Maintain transparent communication to support flow of information.
• Encourage collaboration and support team members work and development through mentorship.
• Build and maintain a welcoming workplace.
• Ensure operational standards set by Federal, State, and local laws are met. Promote use of legal counsel to ensure department policies, procedures, and practices follow applicable Carroll County ordinances.
• May perform additional duties in Director’s absence.

Skills

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (Advanced)
• Government Accounting Standards (GASB) (Advanced)
• Attention to Detail (Advanced)
• Fostering Communication (Advanced)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)

Competencies

• Service Excellence - Level 4
• Decision Making - Level 4
• Collaborating with Others - Level 4
• Exemplifying Integrity - Level 4
• Holistic Thinking - Level 4
• Inspirational Leadership - Level 4
• Digital Literacy - Level 4
• Continuous Learning - Level 4
• Accounting and Reporting - Level 4
• Cash Management - Level 4
• Financial Acumen - Level 5
• Planning and Organizing - Level 4

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• Seven or more years of related experience
• Five or more years of supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to perform supervisory duties.
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)

Additional Information

• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• Must be able to provide own transportation as needed for local travel.
• May be required to work outside of standard hours.

Please note that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of tasks, activities, or

responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties may change without notice.

Interested applicants should submit materials through the Carroll County Career Center's website.