Manager, General Ledger

Manager, General Ledger

The Metropolitan Council's Regional Administration Division is accepting applications for a Manager, General Ledger. This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin. We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us is on our website. Metropolitan Council's General Ledger/Financial Reporting Department provides support and financial information to all areas of the Council. The General Ledger is where all accounting transactions are summarized for financial reporting purposes. Information is accumulated from PeopleSoft HRMS (payroll) and PeopleSoft Financial Sub=Systems (Accounts Receivable, Billing, Accounts Payable, Capital Assets) as well as direct input. The Accounts Payable sub-system is fed by data from Oracle WAM, TxBase, Risk System, HRA system and direct input. How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region: The Manager, General Ledger provides leadership and daily work direction to the General Ledger team. This position ensures that financial controls are appropriately used in the gathering of financial data for Operations and Capital transactions and verifies that all necessary financial controls and procedures are being used to gather information that is included in all financial reports.

What you would do in this job:

• Provide overall leadership and direction to the General Ledger team in the development of the Council's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Annual State Audit, Federal and State reporting for grant monies and for internal management and ad-hoc financial reports.
• Lead staff on accounting activities including month-end and year-end close, reconciliation of external data to the general ledger, grant accounting, internal and external reporting, capital asset accounting, payroll accounting, and journal entries.
• Act as the primary advisor for financial theory Governmental Accounting Standards, (GASB's) and document the effects of these statements will have on the Council's financials. Communicate to all finance and areas of impact.
• Ensure that financial policies and procedures are up to date. Review with end-users and bring to Policy review committee.
• Monitor compliance with legal/policy requirements and effectiveness of internal controls in our systems and practices. Monitor for new financial policies that need to be in place for the general ledger team.
• Plan, distribute, assign, counsel, coach and review staff work to assure responsibilities/priorities are addressed timely and accurately (including: 1:1 meetings, team meetings, and performance reviews).
• Serve as lead for the finance and payroll modules of the current and future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Develop goals and benchmarks to evaluate individual performance and customer satisfaction.
• Lead staff to provide a workplace environment that supports diversity.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications):

Education & Experience: Any combination of completed education (in Accounting, Finance or closely related field) and progressively responsible experience (in Accounting and Finance, including supervisory/management experience).

• Master's degree and five (5) years of experience with three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience with three (3) years supervisory experience.
• Associate degree and nine (9) years of experience with three (3) years supervisory experience.
• High school diploma/GED and eleven (11) years of experience with three (3) years supervisory experience.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for governmental organizations, Government Standards, Accounting practices and principals.
• Knowledge of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report preparation and associated audit efforts.
• Knowledge of working in complex multifunctional departments, commitment to on-time projects.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation.
• Skills in performance management (coaching, counseling, staff development, performance improvement, discipline).
• Skills in preparation of financial statements and analysis.
• Ability to listen effectively and demonstrate that others are heard.
• Ability to plan, organize, manage and evaluate work performed.
• Ability to develop effective, collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to promote an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees.

What you can expect from us:

1. We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

2. We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.

3. We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance. More about why you should join us!

Union/Salary Grade: MANA / Grade K FLSA Status: Exempt Safety Sensitive: No Full Salary Range: $53.76 - $87.25 hourly / $111,821.00 - $181,480.00 annually

The responsibilities listed are typical of the positions included in the job classification; however, not all duties are necessarily performed by each specific position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position. Regular attendance is an essential responsibility.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.

2. We rate your education and experience.

3. We conduct a structured panel interview.

4. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position. IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
• Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
• Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
• Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

• Well@Work clinic
• bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
• parking at many job locations
• fitness centers at many job locations
• Employee Assistance Program
• extensive health and wellness programs and resources