Sr Mgr 2, Account/Finance Svcs.

Sr. Mgr. 2, Accounting & Financial Services

Job Code- FIM013

Pay Grade P

The Georgia Department of Labor is accepting applications to fill the Sr. Mgr. 2, Accounting & Financial Services position in the General Accounts Unit at the Georgia Department of Labor Headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Ga.

Job Summary 

The Snr. Mgr., Accounting & Financial Services plans the direction for accounting and financial operations of the Agency.  Recommends and implements accounting policies and procedures in accordance with government regulations while managing subordinate managers and staff. 

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes financial statistics and other accounting data. 

• Coordinates auditing operations with departmental accounting, budgetary, administrative support, and programmatic function to support the department's mission.  

• Develops and directs a comprehensive accounting program which integrates Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures. 

• Directs operational analyses of accounting systems, subsystems and /or procedures

• Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges accounting/financial employees. 

• Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for accounting/financial employees. 

• Plans and direct in-depth financial audits and investigations.

• Provides professional guidance and assistance in the solution of complex accounting and financial problems. 

• Represents the financial interests of the State in accounting-related interactions/negotiations with other parties, such as banks, vendors and external auditors.

• Provides leadership to subordinate managers, supervisors and staff. 

Preferred Qualification 

• Knowledge of and experience with the State's financial management system TeamWorks (Peoplesoft) 

• Knowledge of and experience with Workday financial management system 

• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize multiple assignments to meet established deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

The State of Georgia and Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefit program with wide variety of available choices:

• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Health Insurance (multiple plans)
• Flexible / Voluntary Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Disability
  • Long Term Care
  • Legal
• Paid Time Off
  • 13 Holidays
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Other Leave, including Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Purchasing Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

The Georgia Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those circumstances permitted or mandated by law). 

Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

Please complete the application in its entirety. Your attached resume does not replace an incomplete work experience submission.