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Chesterfield County · 2 days ago

Financial Manager

Chesterfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Chesterfield County is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting principles. The role involves supervising staff, advising management on financial policies, and preparing financial reports and budgets.

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Responsibilities

Supervises, trains and evaluates staff

Trains and analyzes financial data and activities

Advises management and others regarding financial policies, concerns and accounting issues

Reviews present accounting procedures to ensure conformance with established policies, accounting principles, county ordinances and/or bond resolutions

Prepares internal financial reports, monitors cash flow and the financial status of department and advises management of potential problems and possible solutions

Prepares year-end financial work papers and assists County Accounting staff preparing Utility financial statements for annual external audit

Coordinates the preparation of the department’s annual operating budget, including funding options and using the rate model to establish utility rates, and the capital budget

Works with other county departments concerning Utility accounting, financial planning, systems, and debt

Performs other work as required

Qualification

Accounting principlesGAAPGAASGASBBudgeting practicesFinancial analysisFinancial systemsCertified Public AccountantSupervisory skillsProject planningCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration or related field

Five years' experience in an accounting environment, including three years in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Considerable knowledge of accounting principles related to GAAP, GAAS and GASB and budgeting practices including governmental accounting practices and terminology

Good knowledge and skills to compile, analyze, reconcile and verify financial information

Ability to interpret, apply and explain complex federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and determine their impact on accounting functions

Knowledge and ability to use desktop computer software and financial systems

Ability to plan and lead assignments and projects

Excellent communication skills

Considerable skills in supervising personnel

Pre-employment drug testing

FBI criminal background check

Education/degree verification