Financial Manager - Department of Comptroller / Accounting

Carroll County Government, MD; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

13 Paid Holidays

Remote options when applicable

Comprehensive medical plans

Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Carroll County Government seeks an experienced finance leader to manage governmental and fiduciary funds. You will direct accounting activities, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with GASB and ACFR requirements while supporting debt management decisions.

Qualifications include a finance degree, 5+ years of related experience, 3+ years in supervision, and CPFO certification if possible. Strong communication and policy collaboration are essential; remote options exist in the county’s benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field required.
• Five or more years of related accounting/finance experience.
• Three or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
• CPFO certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate the County’s ACFR, Credit Rating, POS, OS, and UFR.
• Lead analysis of investments and bond expenditures; produce schedules and reports.
• Consult with Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel to issue general obligation bonds.
• Analyze financial plans and forecasts; present recommendations to management.
• Review impact fees, landfill fees, septage rates, and utility rates to set appropriate charges.
• Manage governmental and fiduciary funds; supervise accounting staff; ensure deadlines and accuracy.
• Maintain knowledge of GASB standards and apply to ACFR and reporting.
• Collaborate with legal to ensure policy compliance and governance.
• Support workflow efficiency and training to uphold integrity and ethics.

Skills

GAAP

GASB

Financial Systems

Analytical Thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Five+ years of related experience

Three+ years of supervisory experience

CPFO certification

Job description

Who We Are

At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace. As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.

Who We Are

At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace. As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.

What You Will Do

As part of the Department of the Comptroller, you will take ownership of the governmental and fiduciary funds for the County. Under the direction of the Division Manager, your expertise in accounting and reporting, will ensure that financial statements are prepared in a timely and accurate manner. You will manage the overall financial activities of various funds within the organization; the leadership you provide will support the accounting team and ensure work meets established deadlines and standards while complying with all laws and regulations. You will greatly impact the County’s debt portfolio and ability to make rational debt obligation decisions.

Essential Duties

• Support various accounting and record keeping including analyzing financial actions and preparing recommendations. Coordinate in the preparation of the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Credit Rating presentation, Preliminary Offering Statement (POS), Offering Statement (OS), and Uniform Financial Report (UFR).
• Lead detailed analysis of investment data and bond expenditures. Prepare schedules, exhibits, statistical data and reports.
• Consult with the County’s Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel to issue general obligation bonds and track capital expenditures.
• Analyze financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts. Prepare recommendations and present to management.
• Lead the review of impact fees, landfill fees, septage rates, water and sewer rates to make recommendations to develop appropriate rates.
• Manage the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of governmental and fiduciary funds for the County. Supervise and support accounting staff responsible for the various funds while monitoring the quality of their work.
• Determine work procedures and prepare work schedules to expedite workflow for the accounting team.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting practices and complete required continuing education training
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all GASB Statement review and implementation as it relates to the County's ACFR.
• Review budgets for the office. Recommend reallocating resources when necessary.
• Implement standards developed in coordination with peers through policies, procedures, and work schedules. Lead team training to reinforce integrity, ethics, and use of best practices.
• Encourage collaboration and support team members work and development through mentorship. Build and maintain a welcoming workplace.
• Maintain transparent communication to support flow of information in the organization.
• Lead team operation to meet standards set in Federal, State, and local laws. Partner with legal counsel to ensure policies, procedures, and practices follow applicable Carroll County ordinances.
• May perform additional duties in supervisor’s absence.

Your Skills

How You Will Succeed

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (Advanced)
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) (Advanced)
• Financial Management Systems (Intermediate)
• Analytical Thinking (Advanced)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)

Your Strengths

• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Exemplifying Integrity
• Holistic Thinking
• Inspirational Leadership
• Digital Literacy
• Continuous Learning
• Accounting and Financial Systems, Processes, and Technology
• Accounting and Reporting
• Financial Acumen
• Reconciliation and Analysis
• Training Others

You Might Be a Good Fit If

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field
• Five or more years of related experience
• Three or more years of supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to perform supervisory duties.
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

Preferred Licenses And Certifications

• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Debt Management
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Accounting and Financial Reporting

Additional Information

• May be required to work outside of standard hours.
• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources (410-386-2129) or Md. Relay 711/800-735-2258. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.

Questions or need assistance?

Please contact us at [e-mail], via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours.

Disclaimer

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Why You Will Love Working Here

All The Benefits You Need

• Generous paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
• Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
• Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
• Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Find out more here: Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)