Accounting Manager

4 weeks ago

Baltimore, Maryland, United States Baltimore City Public School System Full time
Job Summary

The Baltimore City Public School System is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager to join our team. This is a full-time position that will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and management of accounting, business, and administrative functions for the financial division of the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the day-to-day accounting and business functions for the Office of the Chief Operating Officer.
  • Manage professional and support accounting personnel in the management of in-house accounting services for the processing of transactions related to accounts payables, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, etc. and maintain records related to them.
  • Function as the liaison on all financial and business matters related to the 21st Century Buildings program.
  • Develop the 21st Century Buildings Program budget and work closely with Directors and senior leadership to oversee the preparation of all preliminary, tentative, and final adopted budgets annually, including positions, operating, and capital components for the 21st Century Buildings Program.
  • Manage the procurement of goods and services for the 21st Century projects and review and expedite the processing of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and procurement contracts.
  • Provide technical and administrative expertise concerning budget preparation, accounting functions, fiscal management, and analysis.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor financial practices, policies, and procedures for the periodic evaluation and continuous improvement of accounting and budgetary processes to improve efficiencies and meet goals and objectives within the areas of budget and accounting, ensuring that City Schools complies with Federal, State, and local regulatory standards.
  • Perform financial and statistical analysis to monitor and forecast cost data for the preparation and development of standard/ad hoc financial reports (i.e., comparative actuals vs. budget), presentations, and training, and coordinate updates and approved revisions to budgets and disseminate reports as appropriate.
  • Manage vendor communications and obligations to suppliers and third-party vendors.
  • Provide guidance to Directors and senior leadership for the management and development of automated and accurate data for the analysis and presentation to the Chief Operating Officer.
  • Collaborate with the Director-Operations to combine financial and human capital data to better understand departmental impacts.
  • Build capacity within the organization by providing guidance and instruction to understand and manage finances.
  • Provide appropriate supervision, mentoring, and professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff, including the development and implementation of professional growth plans to include keeping abreast of current developments, literature, and technical sources of information.
  • Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies, following federal laws, state laws, school board policies, and professional standards.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Degree(s) must be from an accredited college or institution.
  • Five years of professional experience in budgeting and accounting, including lead or supervisory experience. Experience in a public education or university setting preferred.
  • Additional related full-time experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education requirement.
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of budgeting, accounting, and financial management, and the accepted practices and procedures used in the maintenance, development, and implementation of budgets and accounting systems, methods, and procedures.
  • Ability to utilize specialized computer applications for financial management, such as Oracle and comparable ERP programs, and/or comparable software and Microsoft Office Professional Suite (Excel, Access).
  • Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and make persuasive presentations.
  • Ability to analyze, review, and direct budget and accounting operations and procedures.
  • Ability to interpret and apply governmental policies and regulations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, vendors, 21st Century stakeholders, and City Schools personnel at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to train and supervise accounting and other office staff.
Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options, please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:

Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.

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