Senior Financial Reporting Specialist (Program Manager II, Grade N25)

 Montgomery County, MD Government

Department of Finance Rockville, MD

Salary Range: $83,556 - $134,086

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $83,556 - $134,086 and will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County is one of Maryland’s outstanding places to live and work. With the largest population in Maryland at over one million residents and located near the nation’s capital, the County is one of the most affluent jurisdictions in Maryland and the nation.  Montgomery County has a strong and diverse economy, with the 4th-highest concentration of biotech in the U.S., corporate headquarters to industry leaders like Novavax, Marriott, Geico, and Lockheed Martin, and home to 32 federal facilities. Demographically, the County is approximately 42.9% white; 20.1% Hispanic or Latino; 20.1% Black or African American; 15.6% Asian; and 91% of adult residents have at least a high school diploma, while 57.8% hold a bachelor’s or higher degree. Department of Finance programs include Controller operations (AP, AR, Timekeeping & Payroll, General & Grants Accounting); Fiscal Management (debt management, investing, cash management, and revenue and economic forecasting); Treasury (tax billing and collection, and cashiering); and Risk Management (self- and commercial insurance, claims administration, and safety).  These programs, including department-wide experts in information technology, human resources, contracting, and budgeting, are managed by a team of professionals with a depth of government experience and with industry expertise developed while working for Fortune 500 companies, bond rating agencies, investment banking, insurance, public accounting, and financial and systems consulting.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Department of Finance, Division of the Controller, is recruiting for a Program Manager II, Senior Financial Reporting Specialist, as part of their mission to prudently manage financial operations, recommend and implement sound fiscal policies, safeguard public assets, and encourage a safe environment on public property. The incumbent acts as a liaison to County department Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in coordinating research into, and resolution of, complex accounting and finance-related issues.  The incumbent must understand Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) accounting

standards and other requirements related to governmental, enterprise, special revenue, internal service, and fiduciary funds, and County grants, capital projects, retiree pension payroll, and fixed assets; Federal OMB cost principles; and the budgeting and accounting procedures for capital projects with grant and/or debt funding sources.  The incumbent is expected to be highly proficient in using ERP accounting systems and other current technology.

What You’ll Be Doing

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

•    Preparing analyses of statements and reports and making recommendations regarding the analyses;
•    Preparing financial statements, supporting schedules, and disclosures for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report(ACFR);
•    Leading special projects and meetings specific to the County’s financial reporting program;
•    Conducting research using a variety of databases, applications, and resources; Documenting processes, policies, and procedures; and other duties as assigned.

A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate before appointment, and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.

The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a Medical History Review before appointment.