Governmental Financial Specialist

Lansing, Michigan

2 days ago

Job Description

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Governmental Financial Manager (GFS) will provide outsourced financial leadership services to governmental entities through the development of strong, lasting relationships with municipal clients in need of a trusted advisor to be successful. The GFM will be responsible for a variety of financial leadership roles, including but not limited to, guiding governmental entities to a path of financial stability, helping the entity make sound financial decisions and other activities that impact the financial health of the entity. The role will require an individual that can be a strong advisor and is willing to provide hands-on solutions at various levels. The role will also include direct access to municipal management as well as being an integral part of our client’s team that is responsible for the decision-making process.

The GFS may supervise other team members performing normal operating municipal functions including payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger reconciliations as well as coordinate and conduct audit preparation.

The GFS will also be responsible for spearheading important financial initiatives such as discovering and implementing “a better way to do things” including advancing municipal services while working in a remote or hybrid accounting environment, financial forecasting based on potential new revenue streams and programs, and being a change leader that develops solutions that provide deep, long-lasting benefits for our governmental clients.

Essential Functions (or willingness to learn):

Understanding of governmental accounting (fund accounting) – including the new Chart of Accounts and municipal budgeting
Understanding of State filing requirements and form preparation (F-65, Act 51, Form 5572, etc.)

Understanding of the municipal grant process including requesting funds and financial reporting
Working knowledge of BS&A and other governmental accounting systems
Oversight of additional accounting and finance functions including accounts payable, general accounting procedures, general ledger reconciliations, and payroll services
Coordinate and conduct audit preparation

Note: Potential for daytime travel to clients, and occasional overnights.

Job Qualifications:

Possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
Minimum three (3) years of related work experience.
CPA or CGFM certification preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent computer skills with knowledge and experience using Excel and Word.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize, write and set priorities individually and for a client services team
Ability to be a “forward-thinker” who is willing to achieve the status of a Trusted Advisor to our clients.
Interest in being an integral part of the governmental services team with a drive to develop business, increase service offerings, and expand our geographic footprint in this growing arena.

Benefit package:

Competitive salary and bonus
401(k)

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Career Development program

Numbers & Facts

Location	Lansing, Michigan
Website	https://manercpa.com

Skills

Accountingunmatched
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Auditingunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Career Developmentunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
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Customer Relationsunmatched
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Financeunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
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Forecastingunmatched
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General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Government Accountingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Outsourcingunmatched
Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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