Accounting Manager

Oregon State Treasury is looking for an experienced and seasoned Accounting Manager to join our team. This position is responsible for overseeing the accounting team and Treasury's accounting function.

Job Duties Summary

• Responsible for supervising accounting staff, as well as planning, organizing, directing, staffing, and coordinating daily work activities. This includes hiring, coaching, communication, improvement in employee skills, regular 1:1 meetings, and performance evaluation and feedback. Has the responsibility to hire, fire, discipline, recommend salary adjustments, evaluate performance, and respond to grievances. Seeks to maintain a sufficient internal control structure for activities overseen.

• Coordinates and administers the inter-relationship of the agency's accounting and financial systems, processes, and methodologies. Develops and maintains accounting procedure and workflow documentation. Ensures the integrity, accuracy, and control of Treasury's accounting data.

• Identifies weaknesses and inefficiencies in agency accounting processes. Reviews the accounting systems and structures to ensure alignment with the needs and uses including, but not limited to, the budgeting function, management accounting, and division/program-specific processes. Accounting systems include general ledger systems, subsidiary systems, accounting analysis systems, transmission, and storage systems, SFMS, Macros and Datamart.

• Coordinates with accounting managers at DAS, OWEB, and DSL to ensure that Treasury accounting processes meet the needs of accounting teams at other agencies that rely on Treasury accounting entries and reports.

• Oversees preparation of annual financial reports, year-end financial records closing process, 1099-MISC, internal management reports, A-87 annual reporting, and other accounting reports. Works with internal and external data processing professionals or designs and modifies automated accounting and reporting systems.

• Reviews and approves biennial agency accounting structure as well as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), note disclosures and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) reports submitted for inclusion in the State of Oregon ACFR and Statewide Single Audit. Monitors cash flow needs of the Agency's biennial budget.

• Manages Treasury's accounts receivable and accounts payable systems, policies, procedures, and reporting. Oversees daily accounting activity including the maintenance of accounting controls and the preparation of prescribed reports. Overall responsibility for accounting system operation including account structure, internal controls, and financial reporting. Coordinates activities with other agencies to ensure compliance with established policies, objectives, priorities, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Work Schedule

This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury's Salem office .

The person in this role will work from the Salem office on a monthly basis. In office time will be based on meeting with staff and specific workload needs. During our reporting season (October - November) and year end close process (June 30 fiscal year end) it may necessitate increased in office presence. Additionally, the team may have additional project work and/or meetingsthat require in-office attendance subject to business needs.

Salary Range

$82,812 - $134,460 annually.

There is a 6.55% cost of living adjustment that will be applied to the salary listed above. This is scheduled to happen in either January or February 2025.

Job Classification

This position is classified as a Budget and Fiscal Manager 2 . This position is management service position .

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes

Job Specific Attributes

• Experience in a position that utilizes and works with accounting standards, such as FASB, GASB, and Oregon Accounting Manual.

• Experience as a manager overseeing and supervising the work of other employees.

• Experience supervising an accounting team with diverse skill levels and varying levels of experience.

• Experience preparing or reviewing accounting entries and note disclosures in compliance with standards.

• Experience implementing and maintaining accounting procedures and internal controls.

• Experience with addressing process inefficiencies or bottlenecks in accounting teams.

• Experience with aligning accounting to strategic goals or organizational changes.

• Experience interpreting and. applying Financial Accounting Standards Board and Governmental Accounting Standards Board rules, standards, and procedures.

• Certified Public Accountant.

Core Attributes

• Respect - Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.

• Teamwork - Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.

• Flexibility - Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations.

• Communication - Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries.

• Initiative - Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.

• Critical Thinking - Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions.

• Time Management - Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines.

• Attention to Detail - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks.

How to Apply

You are required to upload your resume and a cover letter that addresses the two bulleted items below.

• Describe a time when you managed an accounting team with diverse skill levels and varying levels of experience. How did you support the professional growth of each team member and how did your leadership contribute to the overall success of the team?

• Provide an example of how you aligned your accounting team's work with the strategic goals and priorities of your organization.

Please make sure the attributes and qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Following these instructions and providing this information will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.

We will accept applications through the job announcement closing date, however, we may close this recruitment early, if we receive a well-qualified applicant pool. If interested, please apply early.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Low employee premium share for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life (1% or 5% employee share);

• Robust paid leave package, such as vacation, personal business, holidays, sick leave, and floating day of leave;

• PERS retirement benefits;

• Support with training and development;

• Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF);

• Optional benefits include optional life, short & long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation plan), flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance, employee assistance program, and more!

About Oregon State Treasury

Oregon State Treasury is focused on improving the financial well-being of all Oregonians. We provide low-cost programs for governments, and empower Oregonians to invest in themselves and their loved ones for a more secure future. Oregon State Treasury is led by State Treasurer Tobias Read. As Treasurer, he is the state's financial leader, the custodian of public funds and chief investment officer. We prioritize investing for the long term, doing business the right way, and empowering Oregonians to invest in themselves. We're proud of the work we do to help families, governments, and businesses succeed.

We are committed to cultivating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We value and support the collective differences in who we are and celebrate the fact that everyone comes to the table as their own unique individual. We believe this commitment empowers our success and makes Oregon State Treasury an excellent place to work. As Treasury employees, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion makes this a safe environment for us to ask questions, learn, and grow, and helps us to better serve Oregonians.

Our Values and Principles

INTEGRITY---INNOVATION---DIVERSITY---TRUST---PROFESSIONALISM---ACCESSIBILITY

Please visit the following webpage to learn more about Oregon State Treasury: https://www.oregon.gov/treasury/Pages/index.aspx

Special Information

• Prospective employees are subject to an extensive background check that may include, but not be limited to, validation of all application materials, prior employment, and professional references, driving records and fingerprint-based state and federal criminal and civil records. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• OST does not offer visa sponsorships, and within three days of hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. To receive preference you MUST attach appropriate documentation as outlined by the Department of Administrative Services at the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

• OST is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce.

• Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Oregon State Treasury will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please call Oregon State Treasury at 503-378-4000 and request to be connected to Human Resources.