Accounting Manager II 2025-02584

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

As a strategic partner to the CFO, the Deputy CFO plays a critical role in driving financial stewardship across ETS by assisting with the development of ETS's biennium budget and IT budgets statewide for over 65 agencies, aligning day-to-day fiscal operations with ETS's strategic goals, providing expert guidance to fiscal and procurement teams, and delivering high-level financial analysis to support executive leadership and legislative decision-making.

Essential functions include :

Budget Management & Financial Reporting : Assist the CFO in preparing the ETS biennium budget and the agency's 400 Series statewide IT budgets, working collaboratively with ETS leadership, Chiefs, managers, and supervisors. Prepare, update, and maintain monthly budget reports to ensure accurate financial tracking, forecasting, and alignment with strategic goals. Provide high-level financial analysis and reporting to support executive leadership and legislative decision-making. Assist with the interpretation, analysis, and reporting of the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP) to ensure compliance and effective cost recovery.

Operational Oversight : Oversee the day-to-day operations of the fiscal and procurement teams, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of responsibilities. Manage ETS's billing process to ensure accurate and timely billing and revenue collection for enhanced services and direct bill expenses. Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with established policies, timely contract renewals, and adherence to proper contract procedures.

Policy Development & Compliance : Formulate and maintain fiscal and procurement policies and operating procedures that align with applicable laws, regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Collaborate with internal stakeholders to communicate policy changes and ensure consistent application and regular updates of policies and procedures to reflect changes in state and federal guidelines.

Financial Systems & Reconciliation : Run and analyze monthly cost reconciliation reports using the Comprehensive Rate Information System (CRIS), resolving discrepancies, and ensuring fiscal integrity.

Stakeholder & Interagency Collaboration & Relationship Building : Receive and resolve questions and concerns presented by vendors, ETS staff, other agency leaders, the State Budget Department, State Auditor's Office, legislature, federal agencies, and external auditors. Build and maintain transparent, responsive, and collaborative relationships with other state agencies to support their missions and ensure mutual accountability. Address and resolve interagency questions, billing disputes, and service concerns efficiently and professionally.

Process Improvement & Efficiency : Identify and implement improvements to financial and procurement processes to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance service delivery.

GASB-96 Compliance : Lead implementation and assume ongoing responsibility for GASB-96 compliance across all state agencies, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the State Auditor's Office. This requires continued collaboration with finance teams statewide to maintain compliance, standardize reporting practices, and uphold statewide fiscal accountability.

Staff Development & Leadership : Promote the growth and development of fiscal and procurement team members through mentoring, training, and performance management. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence with the team.

Preferences include :

Professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO). Direct supervisory experience, including responsibility for hiring, training, performance evaluation, coaching, and professional development. Experience working with large, integrated governmental accounting systems or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Oracle PeopleSoft, CGI Advantage, Workday Financials). Experience in preparing, monitoring, and analyzing budgets within a governmental framework, including knowledge of appropriations, allotments, and fund accounting. Experience in a technology-focused environment or supporting an IT department's financial operations. Experience providing leadership to remote / hybrid teams, promoting a culture of communication, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility within an IT government agency.

Knowledge includes :

Governmental Accounting Standards : In-depth knowledge of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) framework. Specific, hands-on experience applying complex standards such as GASB 96 (Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements - SBITAs) is essential. General Accounting Principles : Comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the ability to apply them in a government context. IT Financial Management (ITFM) : Strong knowledge of ITFM or Technology Business Management (TBM) principles, including areas like IT cost allocation, chargeback / show back models, and managing IT assets and services from a financial perspective. Financial Operations : Expertise in core governmental finance functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls. Data Analysis & Reporting : Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas) and experience creating detailed financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses. Compliance & Auditing : Knowledge of state and federal financial regulations, grant accounting, and experience participating in or preparing for internal / external audits.

Leadership & Management Competencies include :

Staff Development : Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor a team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth using best practices in governmental finance. Performance Management : Skill in setting clear performance expectations, providing constructive feedback, and managing team performance to achieve departmental goals. Strategic Thinking : Ability to translate high-level departmental objectives into actionable financial plans and processes for the team. Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to identify, research, and resolve complex financial and operational issues.

Soft Skills & Personal Attributes include :

Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively explain complex financial information to diverse audiences, including technical IT staff, department leadership, and non-financial stakeholders. Attention to Detail : Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of financial management and reporting. Integrity & Ethics : A high degree of professionalism, integrity, and a strong commitment to ethical public service. Collaboration : Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal team members, other departments, and external vendors.

Minimum qualifications include :

Education : Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance) Experience : 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Manager I OR Education & Experience Substitution : 6-8 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Manager I Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : None

Physical working conditions include :

Typical office setting

Notes :

FLSA : Exempt Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check