Accounting Manager II

Salary : $8,102.63 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-02584
Department: Wyoming Department of Enterprise Technology Services
Division: Enterprise Technology Services
Opening Date: 10/23/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: FIAC13

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
As a strategic partner to the CFO, the Deputy CFO plays a critical role in driving financial stewardship across ETS by assisting with the development of ETS's biennium budget and IT budgets statewide for over 65 agencies, aligning day-to-day fiscal operations with ETS's strategic goals, providing expert guidance to fiscal and procurement teams, and delivering high-level financial analysis to support executive leadership and legislative decision-making.
Human Resource Contact: Jennifer Erickson/jennifer.erickson1@wyo.gov/307-275-1460
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Budget Management & Financial Reporting: Assist the CFO in preparing the ETS biennium budget and the agency's 400 Series statewide IT budgets, working collaboratively with ETS leadership, Chiefs, managers, and supervisors. Prepare, update, and maintain monthly budget reports to ensure accurate financial tracking, forecasting, and alignment with strategic goals. Provide high-level financial analysis and reporting to support executive leadership and legislative decision-making. Assist with the interpretation, analysis, and reporting of the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP) to ensure compliance and effective cost recovery.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the fiscal and procurement teams, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of responsibilities. Manage ETS's billing process to ensure accurate and timely billing and revenue collection for enhanced services and direct bill expenses. Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with established policies, timely contract renewals, and adherence to proper contract procedures.
• Policy Development & Compliance: Formulate and maintain fiscal and procurement policies and operating procedures that align with applicable laws, regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Collaborate with internal stakeholders to communicate policy changes and ensure consistent application and regular updates of policies and procedures to reflect changes in state and federal guidelines.
• Financial Systems & Reconciliation: Run and analyze monthly cost reconciliation reports using the Comprehensive Rate Information System (CRIS), resolving discrepancies, and ensuring fiscal integrity.
• Stakeholder & Interagency Collaboration & Relationship Building: Receive and resolve questions and concerns presented by vendors, ETS staff, other agency leaders, the State Budget Department, State Auditor's Office, legislature, federal agencies, and external auditors. Build and maintain transparent, responsive, and collaborative relationships with other state agencies to support their missions and ensure mutual accountability. Address and resolve interagency questions, billing disputes, and service concerns efficiently and professionally.
• Process Improvement & Efficiency: Identify and implement improvements to financial and procurement processes to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance service delivery.
• GASB-96 Compliance: Lead implementation and assume ongoing responsibility for GASB-96 compliance across all state agencies, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the State Auditor's Office. This requires continued collaboration with finance teams statewide to maintain compliance, standardize reporting practices, and uphold statewide fiscal accountability.
• Staff Development & Leadership: Promote the growth and development of fiscal and procurement team members through mentoring, training, and performance management. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence with the team.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).

Direct supervisory experience, including responsibility for hiring, training, performance evaluation, coaching, and professional development.

Experience working with large, integrated governmental accounting systems or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Oracle PeopleSoft, CGI Advantage, Workday Financials).

Experience in preparing, monitoring, and analyzing budgets within a governmental framework, including knowledge of appropriations, allotments, and fund accounting.

Experience in a technology-focused environment or supporting an IT department's financial operations.

Experience providing leadership to remote/hybrid teams, promoting a culture of communication, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility within an IT government agency.
KNOWLEDGE:
Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Governmental Accounting Standards: In-depth knowledge of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) framework. Specific, hands-on experience applying complex standards such as GASB 96 (Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements - SBITAs) is essential.
• General Accounting Principles: Comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the ability to apply them in a government context.
• IT Financial Management (ITFM): Strong knowledge of ITFM or Technology Business Management (TBM) principles, including areas like IT cost allocation, chargeback/show back models, and managing IT assets and services from a financial perspective.
• Financial Operations: Expertise in core governmental finance functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas) and experience creating detailed financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Compliance & Auditing: Knowledge of state and federal financial regulations, grant accounting, and experience participating in or preparing for internal/external audits.

Leadership & Management Competencies

• Staff Development: Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor a team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth using best practices in governmental finance.
• Performance Management: Skill in setting clear performance expectations, providing constructive feedback, and managing team performance to achieve departmental goals.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate high-level departmental objectives into actionable financial plans and processes for the team.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to identify, research, and resolve complex financial and operational issues.

Soft Skills & Personal Attributes

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively explain complex financial information to diverse audiences, including technical IT staff, department leadership, and non-financial stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of financial management and reporting.
• Integrity & Ethics: A high degree of professionalism, integrity, and a strong commitment to ethical public service.
• Collaboration: Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal team members, other departments, and external vendors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Manager I

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

6-8 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Manager I
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical office setting

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check

Supplemental Information
077 ETS - Finance Division

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

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(FIAC13) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Finance? Experience definition: (How many years of relevant work experience do you have related to the job description?)

• No relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two years of relevant experience
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience
• Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Please describe your experience with large, integrated governmental accounting systems or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g. Oracle PeopleSoft, CGI Advantage, Workday Financials)

• No relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two years of relevant experience
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience
• Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Do you currently hold a professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manage (CGFM), or Certified Public Finance Officer(CPFO)?

• No
• Yes

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Please describe your experience in preparing, monitoring, and analyzing budgets within a governmental framework, to include appropriations, allotments, and fund accounting.

• No relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two years of relevant experience
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience
• Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Please describe your work experience in a technology-focused environment or supporting an IT department's financial operations.

• No relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two years of relevant experience
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience
• Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Please describe your experience providing leadership to remote/hybrid teams to promote a culture of communication, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility within an IT government agency.

• No relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two years of relevant experience
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience
• Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Please describe your direct supervisory experience. (Hiring, training, performance evaluation, coaching, and professional development)

• No relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two years of relevant experience
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience
• Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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