Finance Manager

Position Summary and Qualifications

Salary is just one component of FPUA's excellent total compensation package. As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. To achieve this goal, we offer market leading benefits as summarized under the “Benefits” tab above the Description within this job posting. The salary range shown represents the minimum to midpoint salary for this position. The actual salary offered will depend on qualifications and experience.

The Finance Manager is a professional level accounting and managerial position that is responsible for the budgeting, financial accounting and reporting activities. This job requires understanding and applying accounting and financial management principles, theories, and practices. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and serves as the CFO in his/her absence.

(NOTE: There are also secondary functions, which the employee will be required to perform.

Plans trains, directs, supervises and evaluates all personnel of the Finance Department

Prepare and supervise the preparation of financial statements and related information and present to the Board.

Develop and maintain Finance Procedures Manual, recommend modifications as needed, and ensure compliance.

Interprets new GASB pronouncements for implementation.

Assists the Chief Financial Officer in all phases of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Capital Improvement Program, and the Annual Operating Budget

Submits the ACFR and the Annual Budget to the Government Finance Officer’s Association (GFOA) for the Award in Financial Excellence and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Programs

Coordinates, plans and directs year-end closing of the finance records and annual audit. Manages the development and preparation of audit work papers supporting the annual external audit process and prepare responses to any external audit findings.

Prepares the Single Audit, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, files all appropriate financial reports, and accurately recognizes grant revenue and accrues year-end grants receivable.

Manages the Dynamics GP general ledger accounting system, as well as all core business system subsidiary accounting systems.

Assigns and approves user security in Dynamics GP to manage internal controls to allow for segregation of duties, restrict sensitive data, and compliance with policies and procedures.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree with major in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and minimum five (5) years experience in governmental accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and auditing, including three (3) years of supervisory experience. . Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) preferred.

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office specifically Excel and Word, experience with Dynamics GP and Cogsdale CSM software is essential.

When considering new job applicants, a comparable amount of education, training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental accounting and financial reporting standards, reporting requirements of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC).

Thorough knowledge of current business management practices and internal control techniques.

Thorough knowledge of computerized accounting systems and personal computer spreadsheet and database application packages.

Ability to incorporate and employ on a continuous basis: initiate change, creativity, collaboration, pride and accountability.

Ability to identify and research complex accounting, statistical, database and procedural problems, and provide effective solutions in a timely manner. A high degree of logical reasoning ability and consistent exercising of discretion and judgment.

Ability to make sound, independent decisions and to prepare accurate mathematical documentation.

Considerable knowledge of federal law related to payroll tax issues.

Considerable knowledge of computer systems and the ability to identify and correct complex system or procedural problems.

Ability to comply with professional and state ethical standards.

Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with subordinates, other employees, public officials, financial institutions, auditors and general public.

Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to plan and organize work and make general improvements to the area under control and maximize the use of office personnel by the delegation of duties to subordinates.

Ability to prepare complete and accurate accounting financial reports of a complex nature.

Ability to evaluate accounting problems and financial transactions, develop solutions, and implement them.

Implements financial software systems and establishes procedures, as needed. Prepares training materials for internal and external users in the procedures for the financial software systems. Create reports and database queries for use by other employees to enable them to improve their efficiency and accuracy.

Partners with members of the Information Technology Services department and outside vendors to identify and correct complex computer system and database problems. Also works closely with Information Technology Services’ programmers to close gaps in application and reporting functions.

Fills in for subordinates and superiors in their absence, as needed, including public speaking and board presentations.

Prepares specialized, ad hoc reports as necessary. Complete special projects, as assigned.

Reviews federal, state, and local tax, regulatory, and financial reports.

Implements innovative solutions to complex problems.

Requires working flexible hours and maintaining secure personal computer access to FPUA system via VPN to run reports and processes during non-working hours.