[Hiring] Financial Services Manager @ARC

Role Description

The Financial Services Manager (Controller) is responsible for leading the agency's accounting and financial reporting functions, with a primary focus on grant management, fiscal compliance, and financial accountability. This position serves as the agency's senior accounting leader and is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting of ARC's financial activities.

• Oversee and manage all accounting operations and financial reporting activities.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and ensure accurate financial records.
• Review, approve, and prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Manage grant accounting, reimbursement requests, expenditure tracking, and compliance reporting.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the ACFR and Single Audit.
• Ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards, internal controls, grant requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend enhancements.
• Develop expertise in the agency's financial management system and recommend process improvements.
• Prepare and present financial reports, analyses, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with program managers and external partners to provide financial guidance.
• Assist with budget development, budget monitoring, audit coordination, financial forecasting, and analysis.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to accounting and finance staff.
• Oversee accounts receivable accounting activities and related controls.
• Oversee cash management activities, including cash reconciliations and cash flow monitoring.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, desk guides, and other documentation.
• Stay current on changes in governmental accounting practices and regulations.

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting or financial management experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing or overseeing grant accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities.
• Experience preparing or supporting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit process.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and internal controls.
• Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or management experience with responsibility for accounting or financial operations.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant regulations, Uniform Guidance, and Single Audit requirements.
• Proficiency in financial management systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret financial regulations, policies, and procedures and apply them effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Strong knowledge of financial risk management and audit requirements.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, capital asset accounting, and related financial controls.
• Ability to identify financial risks, control weaknesses, and process inefficiencies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments while maintaining appropriate financial controls.

Company Description

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults, and workforce solutions.

• ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future.
• This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information, and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.