Vice President, Accounting

Vice President, Accounting

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Position Summary The Vice President, Accounting is responsible for directing the District’s accounting department, including accounting, disbursements, payroll, financial reporting, budgeting, financial analysis and policies and procedures. This position directs the development of policies to safeguard the District’s assets, including cash, investments, fixed assets and inventories. The Vice President, Accounting ensures the accuracy of the District’s financial statements and reports related to the District’s operations, which includes management of the annual external audit. The position serves on the Investment Management Committee of the pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits OPEB trusts. The position is also primarily responsible for risk management relative to ensuring that appropriate third-party insurance coverage is purchased. Additionally, the position is responsible for making recommendations around process changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Education

• Required - Bachelor’s Degree with a specialization/major in accounting 

Minimum Requirements

• Required - Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience to include experience in one or more of the following areas: annual budget process, inventory controls, payroll and GL reconciliations, scheduled monthly/quarter reconciliation and closing, preparation and review of annual/quarterly reports and
• Required - Minimum of 7 years of supervisory experience or
• Required - Minimum of 10 years of progressive responsibility with documented success leading short term and long-range projects/activities, providing employee coaching, feedback and conflict resolution
• Preferred - Experience in analyzing and establishing financial controls.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills necessary to assume the daily responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results. Includes the ability to engage in regular and continuous decision-making and having an impact on people, cost, and quality of service.
• A working knowledge of FASB, GASB, and other pertinent accounting guidelines and standards. 
• Familiarity with on-line research tools to know when new literature is available that relates to the District and be able to interpret how the statement impacts the District.
• Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP). (Intermediate proficiency)
• Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required. 
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation. Position routinely interacts with all levels of management as well as with external Board members.
• Strong human relations skills.