Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager

Salary

$79,494.00 - $142,252.00 Annually

Location

Melvin Municipal Office Building (MMOB) 300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC

Job Type

Active Full-Time

Job Number

05387

Department

Finance

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Lead Financial Transparency and Strategic Stewardship of one of North Carolinas leading municipalities.

Financial Reporting Manager - Finance Department

The City of Greensboro is seeking an accomplished and strategic Financial Reporting Manager to lead the Citys financial reporting, debt management, risk management, and compliance functions. This executive-level leadership role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of the Citys financial information while supporting sound decision-making by executive leadership, City Council, auditors, regulatory agencies, bond rating agencies, and the public.

The successful candidate will serve as a key financial advisor and subject matter expert, providing leadership in governmental accounting, financial reporting, debt administration, and regulatory compliance. This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance professional who combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and a commitment to public service excellence.

About the Department:

The City of Greensboro Finance Department serves as the steward of the Citys financial resources and plays a critical role in advancing the Citys mission of delivering exceptional public services and fostering a thriving community. The department supports City operations through financial planning, accounting, treasury management, debt administration, financial reporting, payroll, collections, and risk management.

The Finance Department is committed to transparency, accountability, innovation, and responsible fiscal stewardship while supporting the City Councils priorities and the organizations long-term financial sustainability.

Why Youll Love Working With Us:

• Serve as a key member of the Citys financial leadership team
• Lead high-impact financial reporting and compliance initiatives
• Influence strategic financial decisions that support City operations and community investment
• Collaborate with executive leadership, auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies
• Play a critical role in maintaining the Citys strong financial reputation and market credibility
• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals
• Contribute to innovative financial strategies that support organizational excellence and community prosperity
• Work for an organization dedicated to continuous improvement, transparency, and exceptional public service

Leadership Impact:

The Financial Reporting Manager serves as a trusted advisor on matters affecting the Citys financial health, regulatory compliance, debt management strategy, and financial transparency. The position directly influences financial decision-making, organizational accountability, and the Citys ability to maintain strong financial standing with external stakeholders, rating agencies, and the public.

About the Role:

The Financial Reporting Manager oversees the reporting of the Citys financial condition and serves as the Citys technical expert in governmental accounting and financial reporting. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, debt disclosure requirements, audit requirements, and financial reporting regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct preparation and publication of the Citys Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other required financial reports and certifications
• Oversee the Citys risk management program, grants reporting, and bank reconciliation functions
• Manage the Citys debt portfolio and coordinate debt issuance activities, including financing transactions and ongoing debt administration
• Ensure compliance with continuing disclosure requirements and filings with SEC information repositories
• Coordinate the annual external audit process, including planning, scheduling, staff assignments, and audit response activities
• Research emerging governmental accounting standards and implement new reporting requirements in accordance with GASB and other applicable guidance
• Provide technical accounting expertise and strategic financial analysis for special projects and organizational initiatives
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls that strengthen accountability and transparency
• Communicate complex financial information to executive leadership, City Council, auditors, regulatory agencies, bond analysts, and other stakeholders
• Lead division operations, budget administration, staff development, and performance management activitiesAdditional Position Details
• Oversees a divisional operating budget exceeding $325,000
• Directly supervises three professional finance staff members
• Serves as the Citys lead technical resource for governmental financial reporting and accounting standards
• Requires extensive knowledge of governmental accounting, financial reporting, auditing, debt management, and regulatory compliance
• Frequent interaction with executive leadership, City Council, auditors, bond counsel, rating agencies, regulatory entities, and financial institutions
• Requires exceptional analytical, communication, leadership, and project management skills

Additional Information:

Salary and Benefits: The hiring range for the position is $79,494.00 - $142,252.00. As a City employee, the Financial Reporting Manager participates in the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System (NCLGERS), which includes a 6% pre-tax employee contribution and a City-funded employer contribution, with vesting after five years.

Availability Expectations: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Supplemental retirement savings opportunities include participation in a 401(a) plan with a 3.25% City contribution based on base salary, as well as 457 / Roth 457 and 401(k) / Roth 401(k) plans. Learn more about the City's generous benefits package here. Here

Potential Career Path:

This position offers significant opportunities for executive leadership growth within municipal finance.

Financial Reporting Manager-- Deputy Finance Director - Financial and Administrative Services-- Finance Director -- Assistant City Manager

The City of Greensboro is committed to developing leaders who demonstrate innovation, fiscal stewardship, collaboration, and a dedication to public service. This job is exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or higher

• (Accounting or related field with at least 24 hours of accounting coursework)

• 4+ years of related experience ( e.g., FLSA exempt work experience in accounting operations, financial reporting, cash flows, etc.)

• Management/Supervisory (within the last 5 years) experience

• Local Government Finance Officer certification (or ability to obtain certification within 3 years of hire date)

• Advanced skills using MS Excel spreadsheets and related software

An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):

• Certified Public Accountant
• Knowledge of NC Laws and Regulations involving debt management, self-funding risk retention, and grant administration
• Local Government Finance Officer Certification (UNC School of Government)
• Experience with Infor or other ERP Financial systems

Requirements

• Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application.
• Applicants should apply by June 27, 2026, to be considered during the first round of reviews.

01

What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Not Applicable
• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

How many years of current (within the last 5 years) supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• 1-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 5 or more

03

How many years of professional FLSA exempt work experience in accounting operations, financial reporting, cash flow experience work in accounting operations do you have? Experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application)

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 or more years experience, but less than 2 years experience
• 2 or more years experience, but less than 4 years experience
• 4 or more years experience, but less than 6 years experience
• 6 or more years experience, but less than 8 years experience
• 8 or more years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

04

"Clearly" describe your professional level FLSA exempt work experience in accounting operations, financial reporting, and cash flows, If "No experience" please type "Not Applicable" or N/A in designated area. Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.

05

Do you have an NC Local Government Finance Officers Certification?

• No
• Yes

06

What is your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets software do you have? Experience must also be reflective in the duties/work section of application.

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

07

Are you a CPA (Certified Public Accountant)?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience/knowledge of NC Laws and Regulations involving debt management, self-funding risk retention, and grant administration do you possess? Experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 year experience; but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years experience; but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years experience; but less than 7 years experience
• 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

09

"Clearly" describe your experience/knowledge of NC Laws and Regulations involving debt management, self-funding risk retention, and grant administration. If "No experience" please type "Not Applicable" or N/A in the designated area. Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

10

Do you have previous experience working with debt operations? Experience must also be reflective in the duties/work section of application.

• Yes
• No

11

"Clearly" describe your previous experience working with debt operations? If "No experience" please type "Not Applicable" or N/A in designated area. Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.

12

Do you have a Local Government Finance Officer Certification (UNC School of Government)? Certification must also be reflected in the application.

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have Infor/Lawson ERP or similar ERP financial systems experience? Experience must also be reflective in the duties/work section of application.

• No
• Yes

14

"Clearly" describe your Infor/Lawson ERP or similar ERP financial systems experience? If "No experience" please type "Not Applicable" or N/A in designated area. Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.

15

How many years of experience working with governmental/fund accounting or auditing? Experience must also be reflective in the duties/work section of your application

• None
• Internship experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years ofexperience
• 5-6 years of experience
• 7- 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience

16

"Briefly" describe your experience working with governmental/fund accounting or auditing. If "No experience" please type "Not Applicable" or N/A in designated area. Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.

17

How many years of experience in preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and note disclosures? Experience must also be reflected in your employment applications Work History/ Employment section.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 years experience, but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years experience, but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years experience, but less than 7 years experience
• 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

18

Clearly describe your experience in preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and note disclosures. If "No experience" please type "Not Applicable" or N/A in the designated area. Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

Required Question

Employer City of Greensboro

Address 300 West Washington Street

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401

Website http://www.greensboro-nc.gov