Financial Reporting Manager

New Orleans Public Facility Mngt, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New Orleans Public Facility Mngt, Inc. seeks an experienced finance leader to develop and maintain internal controls and ensure timely financial reporting. You will manage month-end close, audits, and statutory filings while ensuring GAAP/GASB compliance.

The role involves collaboration across the Financial Services Division, budgeting, forecasting, and resolving complex accounting issues, with a focus on accuracy and process improvements. Strong supervisory skills are required.

Qualifications

• Three years' supervisory experience.
• Experience in governmental accounting and financial reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, or equivalent experience; CPA/CGMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial controls and procedures for timely reporting.
• Lead month-end, year-end, and audit processes with consolidated statements and notes.
• Ensure GL transactions comply with GASB/GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Financial Services to support department goals and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Support budgeting/forecasting and analytical reporting of actuals vs. budgets.
• Communicate policies to staff and monitor discipline and performance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Description

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Develop and maintain a system of financial controls principles, practices and procedures to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

• Obtain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Identify and communicate risks and issues impacting financial reporting compliance.
• Manage process changes in order to improve efficiencies in work processes and to reduce work in low value activities.
• Serve as an online bank account administrator and assist with transfers and balance maintenance.

Lead the month-end, year-end and audit process including preparation of consolidated financial statements, footnotes and supporting documentation.

• Ensure that general ledger transactions are recorded in accordance with governmental and state guidelines.
• Review month and year-end financial statements and reports to ensure compliance with GASB, GAAP, and regulatory agencies.
• Disseminate approved reports according to agreed-upon schedules.
• Maintain relationship with external auditors to ensure deadlines for year-end reporting are met.

Collaborate with other members of the Financial Services Division to support overall department goals and objectives

• Assist in the resolution of complex accounting issues .
• Support budget and forecasting activities.
• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Lead analytical reporting of actual results vs. budgets.
• Create and manage financial models.

Interact with other departments to discuss, implement and review MCCNO policies and procedures to ensure that all parties are aware of MCCNO requirements and expectations to achieve operational efficiency.

ACCOUNTABILITIES FOR SUPERVISION

• Participate in decisions related to the selection, promotion, transfer, pay and discipline of assigned personnel.
• Orient employees to MCCNO policies and procedures, clearly communicate job duties and responsibilities so individuals may proceed with certainty in the performance of their positions.
• Personally conduct or oversee training for new employees to ensure established procedures are clearly understood and followed.
• Monitor the work performance of assigned personnel on a continual basis, conduct effective performance appraisals, and take corrective action whenever necessary.
• Create a working climate in which assigned personnel are motivated to develop their skills and abilities and demonstrate by personal example the desired standards of conduct and work performance.
• Administer MCCNO policies in a fair and equitable manner with regard to discipline, tardiness, absenteeism or insubordination and fully document all incidents and actions taken.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Gather and analyze information skillfully, prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Maintain accuracy, thoroughness and confidentiality, perform under minimal supervision and work extended hours as necessary.
• Possess highly detailed and analytical capabilities required to work with financial data.
• Possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

Minimum of three years' experience in a supervisory level position.

Experience in governmental accounting and financial reporting.

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and four to six years related experience and/or training preferably in a large convention and/or multi-purpose facility; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

CPA and/or CGMA preferred.

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