Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager - Finance (0625)

Employer

Coconino County

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Flagstaff, AZ

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Job Number Department

Finance

Opening Date

06/25/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Nature of Work

At Coconino County, public service matters. Our dedication to public service promotes a culture that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.

Under general direction performs professional accounting, administrative and analytical work of considerable difficulty in the management of the County's official accounting records; manages and oversees the creation of the County's financial statements and various audits, including the County's annual financial audit, performs other related work as assigned.

Typical Duties

- Leads the preparation of the County's annual financial reports including, but not limited to, the annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR)and annual expenditure limitation report, and related schedules and notes; may prepare reports, portions of reports, or oversee preparation by accounting staff and external consultants

Preserves the fiscal integrity of the county's official accounting records by implementing and administering policies, processes, procedures and internal controls for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to accounting standards, statutes, and regulations

Oversees maintenance of the general ledger chart of accounts to ensure alignment with accounting standards, reporting requirements, and established procedures

Performs and reviews monthly and year-end reconciliations of funds, balance sheet accounts, and other financial information

Advises and directs County departments on accounting policies, procedures and complex financial matters

Monitors and research general ledger activity and develops systems to identify errors and variances

Reviews and analyzes year-end account balances and adjustments accuracy and reasonableness

Manages external audits, including audit of the annual financial reports, including working with contracted support and assigning staff to ensure timely and accurate completion

Manges the County's training program for financial staff, including onboarding training and continuing financial education

Ensures compliance with bond payment schedules and bond reporting requirements to maintain a strong bond rating

Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned staff

Manages the County's capital asset system and accounting records and oversees asset inventories and audits

Performs other duties as assigned

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to sitting for computer work; working with and around other staff; working alone; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work,; vision acuity (near/ far) for computer work; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation with staff and customers; finger dexterity for typing/ 10-key.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and four years of increasingly responsible accounting experience including one year of supervisory experience; OR,

Associate's degree in accounting or related field and five years of increasingly responsible accounting experience including one year of supervisory experience; OR,

Six years experience in accounting or related field and four years of increasingly responsible accounting experience including one year of supervisory experience

This position is exempt from overtime

Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of governmental accounting and auditing, including the correct accounting treatment and pertinent federal, state, and local regulations
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and SAS and other standard governmental rules and principles
• Principles and practices of grant financial management
• Comprehensive framework and development of internal controls
• Other federal, state and local laws governing county financial activities

Working knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration
• Practices and techniques governmental purchasing
• Practices and techniques of governmental budgeting
• Principles, practices and techniques cost accounting
• Principles and practices of positive supervision and organizational development

Skill in:

• Design and effective use of technology for financial management, analysis and reporting to working with auditors and other outside regulatory groups

Ability to

• Plan, organize, direct and review the work of professional associates and staff
• Analyze, evaluate and interpret complex financial data
• Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate policies and procedures
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Follow written and verbal instructions

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability

Employer Coconino County Address 219 E Cherry Ave Flagstaff, Arizona, 86001 Phone Website