Senior Manager, Disbursements & Financial Reporting

County of San Mateo; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Mateo's Controller's Office seeks a Disbursements & Financial Reporting Division Manager to oversee day-to-day centralized fiscal services, including disbursements and complex financial reporting for ACFR, JPFA, and state reports. The role requires leadership of professional staff, development of accounting procedures, and coordination with external auditors.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration and at least five years in financial

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of government accounting standards and GAAP.
• Experience preparing complex financial reports and communications.
• Experience supervising professional staff in public agency setting.
• Knowledge of Federal expenditures, depreciation, cost accounting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, and coordinate accounting and financial operations.
• Prepare ACFR, JPFA, annual state reports, PAfr, and audit-related schedules.
• Coordinate year-end closing with Controller's staff and departments.
• Supervise division staff and provide performance feedback.
• Develop division procedures and training for staff.

Skills

Government accounting

GAAP/OMB/Federal regulations

Financial analysis

Staff supervision

Communications (verbal & written)

Problem solving

Process improvement

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration

Job description

County of San Mateo's Controller's Office seeks a Disbursements & Financial Reporting Division Manager to oversee day-to-day centralized fiscal services, including disbursements and complex financial reporting for ACFR, JPFA, and state reports. The role requires leadership of professional staff, development of accounting procedures, and coordination with external auditors.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration and at least five years in financial