Accounting Manager – Government Finance Leader

Broward County, Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job Basis Leave

Parental leave

HDHP premiums

HSA program

CDHP premiums

FRS Pension/Investment plan

457 deferred compensation match

Job summary

Broward County is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the Accounting Division, overseeing the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and the general ledger for all funds. You will supervise staff, coordinate audits, and implement GASB standards while ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting for a large governmental client.

The role requires strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, with experience in governmental accounting and policy development.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field; or a Bachelor's with CPA exam coursework.
• Requires four (4) years experience in governmental accounting, auditing, or closely related experience; including four (4) years supervising subordinates and collaborating with customers.
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business related field (preferred)
• Certified Government Finance Officer / CPA license (preferred)
• PeopleSoft (Finance and Grant module) experience
• Extensive knowledge of GASB pronouncements and SEFA reporting (preferred)
• CPA License (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements; manages staff to ensure compliance with accounting and reporting standards, deadlines and goals.
• Supervises the general ledger for all funds, conducts monthly closes and reconciliations, and records adjusting entries and accruals.
• Manages accounting functions including capital assets, payables, payroll review, cash receipts, grant billings, and tax returns.
• Coordinates audits with public accounting firms and serves as primary liaison with auditors.
• Assists in developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and GASB pronouncements.
• Analyses data to support contract negotiations and management decisions; provides financial information to stakeholders.
• Represents the Finance Division with customers and County agencies; explains tariffs and revenue contracts, processes requests, and credits.
• Develops complex rate configurations in accounting systems to implement tariffs and billing processes; records revenue for reporting and internal controls.
• Oversees revenue collection activities and ensures compliance with policies, processing invoices, and handling penalties when needed.
• Participates in budget development, review, and presentation to authorities.

Skills

Governmental accounting

Financial reporting

Supervisory leadership

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

CPA track coursework / CPA eligibility

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Broward County is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the Accounting Division, overseeing the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and the general ledger for all funds. You will supervise staff, coordinate audits, and implement GASB standards while ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting for a large governmental client.

The role requires strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, with experience in governmental accounting and policy development.