Accounting & Finance Manager

Posting number: 202400300

Department: Finance

Job classification: Accounting & Finance Manager

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Summary

POSITION SUMMARY  
The Town of Holly Springs is searching for a Accounting & Finance Manager to serve in the Finance Department. The Accounting & Finance Manager provides leadership and day-to-day management of the Town’s accounting operations and financial reporting functions. The position oversees general ledger accounting, accounts payable, payroll, revenues, grants, capital projects and assets, purchasing card administration, financial reporting, and related accounting activities.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Assistant Finance Director and directly supervises accounting staff. Works independently with general guidance from the Assistant Finance Director to ensure coordination of objectives and priorities of the Town Manager and Town Council.

The work schedule is business hours with occasional evenings and weekends.  The starting annual salary is $84,070.40 (Grade N.).  

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
1.Manages activities within the Finance Department, including, but not limited to payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants, capital projects, debt accounting and processing, capital assets, and general ledger maintenance, analysis, and reconciliation.   
2.Provides leadership and management to assigned staff, including attracting, selecting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce; assigns and reviews work, allocates resources, provides training, coaching, and guidance on policies and procedures, conducts performance evaluations, and addresses personnel matters to support effective service delivery to Town residents and businesses.
3.Assists in developing and implementing departmental goals, objectives, and priorities, including preparation and monitoring of the division budget in support of departmental operations.
4.Analyzes and evaluates service delivery.   Meets with staff routinely to work on service delivery plans, operational policy, and procedures updates, etc.
5.Assists in the development of fiscal policies and procedures consistent with Town, State and Federal requirements; reviews operations and internal controls on continual basis to ensure accuracy and efficiency, and reports findings.
6.Administers all programs assigned to the responsibility of the Department and supervises the operations of assigned areas. Ensures compliance with program requirements. 
7.Oversees month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation and review of account reconciliations, adjusting and closing journal entries, financial analyses, reports, spreadsheets, statistics, and other financial information to ensure accuracy, timely reporting, and support informed decision-making.
8.Assists the Assistant Finance Director in compliance with audit/GAAP requirements; ensures financial integrity is met.
9.Ensures that programs are carried out in a cost-efficient manner. Develops goals or outcomes which are measurable and enhances the quality of cost-effective services.
10.Oversees the maintenance and integrity of the chart of accounts and serves as a key functional lead for financial system implementations, upgrades, conversions, and integrations, including system design, testing, data validation, training, and process improvement.
11.Serves as liaison with other Town departments, external agencies, and the Town’s annual audit.
12.Responsible for control of deposits and agency funds in compliance with Town policies.
13.Reviews and approves applicable financial transactions, including confirming EFTs related to debt payments, in accordance with established internal controls and segregation of duties.
14.Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

?Knowledge of principles governing payroll administration, payroll accounting methods and procedures, and employee benefit administration.
?Knowledge of computerized payroll systems and personnel, supervision, and GAAP as applicable to governmental entities.
?Knowledge of principles, procedures, and techniques of labor contracts and negotiations.
?Knowledge of the Town and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
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