TITLE: MANAGER ACCOUNTING
GRADE: 16
JOB CODE: 0138
FLSA: EXEMPT
Job Summary
Plans and directs all aspects of an assigned accounting
area. Performs a wide range of advanced professional and highly technical
accounting work of a varied nature within assigned areas of financial
responsibility for the district.
Scope
This position works in the area of business services. Work contacts include administrators,
faculty, staff, professional organizations, other public entities, outside
consultants and vendors. Equipment used
includes standard office equipment.
Supervision Received
This position reports to the Director Financial Services
& Controller. Receives general
direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instruction
regarding non-routine and highly sensitive matters.
Supervision Exercised
May supervise the positions of Accountant I, Account II,
Senior Accountant, Accounting Assistants, clerical staff and/or other assigned
staff.
Representative Duties
Leads or chairs the development or revision of procedures or
operating policies; develops and implements new or revised accounting systems;
recommends alternatives to management when accounting data indicates trends or
situations requiring action; reviews accounting and reporting systems,
procedures and completed assignments of other staff to ensure compliance with
MCCCD policy and outside agency regulations; provides technical advice and
services to other accountants or MCCCD staff with problems, complex issues or
special projects; performs analysis and recommends adjustments to District-wide
operations and provides specialized reports; coordinates and manages multiple
complex accounting projects; trains and evaluates accounting staff; performs
technical and managerial problem solving; responsible for specialized
assignments that have a high overall impact to MCCCD's financial statements;
coordinates and supervises department audit responsibilities, scheduling and
updating of audit documentation; analyzes records of expenditures and
encumbrances and recommends necessary changes; checks and verifies the accuracy
and completeness of budgetary accounting records; prepares budget documents
such as updated estimates, base requests and budget adjustments; consults with,
advises and provides training district-wide on recording transactions and
analyzing fiscal records; provides instruction district-wide on technical
accounting, taxation and reporting matters; interprets the application of
related laws, rules and regulations; reads and interprets contents of legal
agreements as they pertain to accounting and tax issues; prepares and reviews
various reports to external federal and state reporting agencies; demonstrates
continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and
streamline work processes; supervises assigned staff; performs related duties
as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); accounting theory,
standards, and practices; budget and grant administration; tax laws and their
application to various accounting transactions and problems; management
principles and practices; computerized accounting system; spreadsheet applications.
Ability to: translate complex customer needs into detailed
specifications; perform and review mathematical and statistical calculations;
produce written documentation such as financial statements and reports; apply
sound critical judgement in highly complex situations; develop and implement
procedures; prepare and analyze comprehensive financial reports; analyze and
interpret fiscal and accounting records; coordinate workflow and supervise
assigned staff; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish
cooperative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties.
Training and Experience
Any combination of education, training and experience that
provides the required knowledge and abilities.
An example of this would be a college degree in accounting or related
field and/or professional experience in accounting or auditing in a supervisory
capacity. CPA or CGFM certification preferred.
Special Conditions of Employment
Working Conditions
Positions in this
class may require prolonged monitor viewing.
This class specification is intended to indicate the basic
nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that
may be assigned. It does not imply that
all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it
necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.