Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Georgia Lottery Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun environment

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits package

401k with company contribution

Business casual workplace

Job summary

Georgia Lottery Corporation in Atlanta, GA, seeks a seasoned finance leader to supervise financial planning and accounting systems. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance analyses, reporting to senior management and the Board as needed.

The role requires extensive experience in accounting, FP&A, and ERP implementations, with a track record of driving financial controls and efficiency. A CPA and Dynamics 365 proficiency are highly valued; competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA preferred; advanced accounting and financial modeling skills required.
• Minimum five years in accounting, budgeting, analysis and reporting.
• At least three years leading FP&A or equivalent function; ERP experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Responsibilities

• Manages the annual budgeting process with business units and maintains budgeting systems.
• Designs and maintains models for projecting revenue and profit and analyzes costs.
• Prepares quarterly financial package for Board of Directors and supports monthly closes.
• Produces weekly cash forecasts and monitors cash flow for operations.
• Oversees accounting system modules and supervises software implementations and data conversions.
• Maintains games accounting and ensures GL balances are reconciled timely.
• Supports internal control and fiscal policy development for FP&A functions.
• Prepares schedules and notes for annual audits and updates on accounting pronouncements.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Budgeting

Accounting leadership

ERP systems

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

ERP systems

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition assistance

The Georgia Lottery is a recognized leader and innovator in the lottery industry and we significantly change the lives of our customers through prize payouts. We also provide educational opportunities for Hope Scholarship recipients, Pre-Kindergarten programs and technical upgrades for classrooms.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to supervise, coordinate and manage the financial planning and accounting systems administration of the Georgia Lottery Corporation. Duties include, but are not limited to: the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, monitoring the financial accounting systems performance, and performing additional tasks as assigned by the Vice President of Financial Management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Manages the annual budgeting process in partnership with the business units, including maintaining the budgeting and financial system applications, compiling budget data/info and reporting budget variances.
• Designs and maintains advanced models and business cases for projecting revenue and profit, analyzing product cost and other financial metrics upon request by senior and executive management.
• Partners with the Accounting team on monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement submittals. Responsible for preparing the quarterly financial package for the Board of Directors meeting.
• Prepares weekly cash forecasts and monitors cash flow for daily operations.
• Manages the accounting system including all applicable modules and resolves complex financial system and accounting issues. Supervises new software implementations and data conversions.
• Administers the GLC’s games accounting, ensuring all general ledger account balances are properly maintained and reconciled in a timely manner.
• Purchases investments (in accordance with Board Policy) for annuitized grand prizes.
• Updates and maintains departmental operating procedures for all financial planning and analysis functions in accordance with Board-approved policies.
• Recommends, develops, and maintains internal control and fiscal control policies related to financial planning and analysis operating functions.
• Prepares relevant schedules and notes to the annual audited financial statements and stays current on applicable accounting pronouncements to ensure the GLC’s financial position is properly reflected on all financial statements, schedules, and notes.
• Projects sales and participates in jackpot-setting conference calls for multi-state draw games.
• Attends and participates in special task groups, hearings and meetings, as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree required, (CPA preferred) with a minimum of five years of progressively increasing accounting, modeling, budgeting, analysis and reporting responsibility required. Minimum of three years’ experience leading the financial planning and analysis function, or equivalent financial function required. Experience working with ERP accounting systems preferred. Dynamics 365 Business Central experience a plus. Strong project management skills and excellent oral and written communication skills required. Experience supporting senior level management highly preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

BENEFITS

• Fun environment
• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits package
• 401k with company contribution
• Business casual workplace