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Job summary
The Manager or Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Budget position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating Platte River’s annual budget, financial statement and audit preparation, and other financial reporting, projections and control activities. The position establishes, monitors, and enforces internal financial and accounting controls, policies, and procedures, supports the strategic financial planning process, and monitors and confirms financial condition through an external audit.
Work environment and schedule
This position works a typical workweek schedule in a general office environment and may be eligible for hybrid workdays. The successful candidate should reside within a commutable distance of the Fort Collins area.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Supports the vision, mission, values, and culture of the organization
- Oversees the financial reporting, projecting, budgeting and general accounting functions and guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing sound internal controls, financial policies, and procedures that are consistent with organizational strategies and goals
- Coordinates, oversees, and ensures the annual budget and financial audit are completed by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data and recommending plans, collaborating with internal and external customers and management
- Achieves budget objectives, including monitors revenues and expenditures, analyzes variances, and suggests corrective actions
- Provides status and information regarding the organization’s financial condition; collects, interprets, analyzes, reports and projects financial data using effective financial reporting systems that provide accurate and timely information
- Manages and improves process and procedures and communicates information to department and project managers
- Coordinates the flow of information, including processes and procedures between the financial reporting and budget team and other functional areas to achieve financial objectives; interacts with management to solicit input and provide information and technical analysis
- In conjunction with the Senior Manager, Accounting, oversees the month end close process, reviews and approves journal entries, ensures monthly account reconciliations are prepared and discrepancies resolved, and reviews and approves account reconciliations and other deliverables
- Prepares special reports, collects, analyzes, and summarizes complex information and trends; provides accurate and timely financial information to internal and external customers
- Leads implementation of new accounting standards, complies with legal requirements and various filing requirements, coordinates the flow of information, and manages and improves process and procedures
- Verifies the integrity of accounting and financial systems, processes, and data
- Ensures the following:
- Compliance with state budget law
- Accounting records are kept in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board accounting pronouncements and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Uniform System of Accounts
- Accounting allocations are appropriately made and documented and that associated risk is appropriately managed
- External tax reporting is compliant with applicable local, state and federal regulations
- Participates in a variety of special projects, compiles special reports, and makes presentations as needed to management
- Communicates and leads in an ethical manner that builds trust and relationships within the department and across the organization
- Maintains professional and technical skills and knowledge by self-learning, as well as attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional associations and industry groups
- Coaches and mentors employees, identifies training opportunities needed to maximize performance, and manages and evaluates employee performance
- Represents Platte River on committees, interfaces with external auditors, and represents the organization in a professional manner to external organizations and owner communities
- Establishes, monitors, and enforces internal financial and accounting controls, policies, and procedures, support the strategic financial planning process, and monitors and confirms financial condition through an external audit
- Leads, manages, supervises, and oversees staff engaged in budgeting, financial and operational functions, including extensive analysis and reporting, and is dedicated to developing and implementing initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness
- Demonstrates adaptability, a dedication to learning and sharing knowledge, leading others, engaging in open dialogue, development, and managing relationships, remains self-aware and calm under pressure
Other functions
- Performs other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Models the mission, vision, values and culture of the organization.
- Provides direct supervision to professional, technical and skilled employees to maintain alignment with department and organizational goals and objectives.
- Functions as an advisor to department and sets objectives for employees to achieve operational goals.
- Enables training and development opportunities for direct reports and employees in area of responsibility.
- Acts as a mentor for employees within larger department.
- Provides guidance, analyzes issues and resolves conflicts within area of responsibility.
- Collaborates with others on cross-functional projects.
- Champions organizational policies and exercises objective judgment and decision making within department.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Requirements:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (with emphasis in governmental accounting practices preferred)
- Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills and understanding complex accounting issues
- Ability to create, maintain and understand complex spreadsheets and databases
- Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, financial enterprise systems)
- Excellent organizational skills: detail oriented with the skill to perform detailed procedures while maintaining accuracy, quality, and productivity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely to all levels within the organization
- Ability to balance workloads of staff with competing demands
- Ability to exercise initiative and judgment, prioritize resources, and make decisions in the best interest of the organization and its owner communities
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to mentor and coach others in understanding and meeting established standards; ability to build highly effective teams and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to inspire, motivate, develop, and coach technical professionals
- Ability to see and communicate organizational goals and align actions with strategies
- Ability to work collaboratively and partner with other departments to ensure organizational goals are achieved
Preferences:
- Knowledge and understanding of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Uniform System of Accounts
- Emphasis in governmental accounting practices
Qualifications
Required education and licenses
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting or finance
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification
- Current valid driver’s license and ability to remain insurable under the vehicle liability policy
Required work experience
Manager
- Minimum of six years of progressively responsible accounting, budgeting or financial reporting experience
Senior Manager
- Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible accounting, budgeting or financial reporting experience
- Minimum of three years of supervisory
Preferred education, licenses and work experience
Manager
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or another related field
- Experience with public utility accounting
- Supervisory experience
Senior Manager
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or another related field
- Experience with public utility accounting
Physical demands
Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Minimal walking or standing as needed.
Hazards
Minimal exposure to hazards are typically found in general office environment where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.
Pay
This position is salaried exempt; pay ranges listed below are annualized. Factors that may be used to determine actual wages include specific skills, years of experience, education, and certifications.
The position level (Manager or Senior Manager) will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.
- Manager, Financial Reporting and Budget
Full range: $147,504 to $206,505
Hiring range: $147,504 to $177,005
- Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Budget
Full range: $166,186 to $241,033
Hiring range: $166,186 to $203,611
