Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager

Salary

$73,323.38 - $129,033.32 Annually

Location

Alexandria, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00402

Department

Finance Department

Division

ACCOUNTING

Opening Date

05/20/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Financial Reporting Manager

The City of Alexandria

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a vibrant waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City's square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for the Financial Reporting Manager position.

An Overview

The City of Alexandrias Finance Department is looking for a detail oriented, experienced, and collaborative Financial Reporting Manager to join our team. As a member of the Accounting Division, the Financial Reporting Manager directly supervises and manages the financial reporting team, which is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of the Citys Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), in addition to other important financial reporting tasks and deliverables. A significant aspect of this work involves use of the Citys enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, Munis. The Financial Reporting Manager is an expert in governmental fund accounting who takes ownership of and responsibility for production of accurate and complete key financial reports in a timely matter.

The Financial Reporting Manager leads a team of accounting professionals with responsibility for the accurate and timely production of the Citys ACFR, management and reporting of its capital assets, managing year-end closings, grant and bond accounting, and other regulatory and financial reporting tasks, as well as the successful research and resolution of all discrepancies. Additionally, the Financial Reporting Manager, along with the Comptroller, is the primary point of contact for the Citys annual audits, including the Single Audit. The Financial Reporting Manager has considerable attitude for independent judgment under the general supervision of the Comptroller. The day-to-day work of the Financial Reporting Manager is generally self-directed and determined by the Citys overall financial reporting needs.

What You Should Bring

The ideal candidate is an expert in the field of public or governmental accounting and has experience successfully managing teams of financial professionals tasked with producing complex, critical financial reports and documents. Additional skills and abilities include:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practice and their application to a wide variety of transactions and problem solutions;
• Ability to analyze complex financial information with attention to detail to accurately prepare complex financial and administrative reports;
• Experience with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and/or Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements and their applications, as well as preparation and analysis of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Highly proficient in the utilization of Microsoft Office, specifically advanced skills in Excel, Word and Adobe;
• Ability to plan, organize, and review the technical work of accountants and to provide technical training;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and external business partners.

The Opportunity-Examples of Work

• Manages the production of the Citys ACFR and preparation of all relevant supporting documentation including deliverables for the annual external basic financial statements and single audits;
• Leads the preparation of the Virginia APA comparative report annually;
• Supervises the grant, fixed assets and bond accounting processes;
• Works closely with independent auditors to provide request audit documents and respond to inquiries;
• Assigns duties, supervises and evaluates progress, and sets direction for the Citys financial reporting program including managing the monthly and year-end accounting close processes;
• Ensures staff work is thoroughly reviewed and that staff are cross-trained and empowered to grow professionally;
• Serves as the organizational expert on GASB standards and interprets changes to accounting processes and procedures, recommending and implementing courses of action, both internally and externally to departmental partners;
• Effectively communicates with staff to ensure that new practices, processes, and procedures are implemented appropriately;
• Co-manages the maintenance of the general ledger, reconciliation of accounts, and accurate reporting of governmental funds;
• Evaluates employees' performance;
• Responds to financial reporting requests from internal and external sources; and
• Performs related work as required.

About the Department

The City of Alexandrias Finance Department is a fast-paced, diverse, and customer service focused operation that is responsible for: the assessment, collection, and enforcement of all City taxes, the management of cash flow and investments, accounting for and reporting the City's financial position, processing payroll, executing a fair and competitive procurement environment, assessing all real and personal property in the City, managing the City's risk and safety programs, and managing the City's pension plans. The Finance Department has seven divisions and in fiscal year 2026 is operating with a total budget of $16.1 million and 109 FTE positions.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Four-year college degree; at least five years of experience in professional accounting work, including at least one year of experience in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Five years' experience in governmental accounting work, including leading the production of an ACFR; Bachelor's degree in Accounting; three or more years of supervisory experience leading a public sector accounting/reporting team; experience utilizing a complex financial software system (e.g. Munis, Oracle/PeopleSoft, etc.) in a large organization; deep knowledge of governmental fund accounting and reporting; experience performing complex reconciliations of financial information; experience compiling governmental fund-based financial statements.

Professional certification (Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM); advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Notes

This position requires successful completion of pre-employment background checks includingbutnotlimitedtoacriminalbackgroundcheck.Theselectionprocessforthisposition may include a phone or virtual interview, and in-person interview.

The salary range for this position is $73,323.38 to $129,033.32 based on qualifications and experience.

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.

We are proud to welcome you to explore the City of Alexandrias excellent benefits and programs!

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The benefits referenced on this site, may be changed from time to time without notice. Temporary and some part-time positions are not eligible for these benefits. For further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team of Human Resources at DHR.TA@alexandriava.gov.

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Do you have experience with governmental fund accounting and complex reconciliations of financial information?

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If yes, please provide a brief description of that experience.

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Do you have financial statement audit experience?

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If yes, please provide a brief description of that experience.

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Do you have experience managing a team of accounting professionals in a state or local government setting?

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If yes, please provide a brief description of that experience.

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Do you have experience preparing an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report?

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If yes, please provide a brief description of that experience.

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Do you have a four-year college degree in Accounting?

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Do you have any professional certifications (Certified Public Accountant, Certified Government Financial Manager, etc.)?

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If yes, please list your professional certifications.

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Employer City of Alexandria

Address City Hall

421 King Street,

Alexandria, Virginia, 22314

Phone 7037463784

Website http://alexandriava.gov/jobs