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Financial Reporting Manager

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denver logoDenver · Downtown Denver
Full-timeHybridToday
BudgetingComplianceDocumentationLeadershipMentoringProcess Improvement
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About the role

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. The Department of Finance manages the city's investing, fiscal analysis, budgeting, debt and asset management, tax assessment and collection, and accounting functions as well as establishing, maintaining and enforcing fiscal policies, practices and procedures for the entire City and County of Denver. The Department commits to Denver residents the delivery of these services through a financial structure that mirrors the best practices of both the public and private sectors. This commitment promotes better service, enhanced performance measures, maximum accountability and improved business processes.

Responsibilities

  • We also steward the City's internal control framework, fiscal accountability rules, and policies. We ensure financial systems and reporting tools operate reliably and effectively in support of transparency, compliance, and informed decision-making.
  • Lead and project manage the preparation, review, and publication of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and GASB standards.
  • Research, interpret, and implement new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and ensure citywide readiness for adoption.
  • Oversee the City's asset and lease accounting and reporting processes, ensuring compliance with GASB standards (including GASB 87/96) and accurate financial presentation.
  • Oversee the development of the SEFA and coordinate with departments to ensure accurate reporting of federal funds in accordance with Uniform Guidance.
  • Supervise a team of professional accountants and analysts, providing coaching, mentoring, training, and full performance management.
  • Establish and monitor internal controls related to financial reporting, accounting practices, and adherence to fiscal accountability rules.
  • Work collaboratively with departments across the City to resolve accounting and financial reporting issues, interpret guidance, and improve the quality and consistency of financial information.
  • Guide the preparation of monthly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports and respond to reporting and analysis requests from leadership, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
  • Support continuous process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and improve the City's overall financial reporting environment.
  • Interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization-from executives to administrative staff-to communicate goals, deliverables, expectations, and timelines.
  • Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors by coordinating requests, preparing documentation, and ensuring t

Benefits

A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service457B Retirement Plan140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateLocationThe City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.Dental insuranceVision insurancePaid time off

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