Job Class: Retirement Systems Financial Reporting Manager Working Title: Accounting Manger
The Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) is recruiting for an Accounting Manager.
PERA is a lifetime income, cost-sharing retirement plan for Minnesota public employees. We serve over 440,000 current and former public employees from 2,100 governmental agencies and pay monthly benefits to more than 125,000 retirees, disabled members, and survivors of deceased members. Our 170,000 active members are social workers, firefighters, nurses, police officers, correctional officers, snowplow drivers, attorneys, and paraprofessionals. The services they provide and the work they do make our communities better.
Responsibilities
Job Summary This position is responsible for managing the day to day financial operations and activities performed by the team. This includes, but is not limited to ensuring contributions are deposited, members, vendors, and employees are paid and financial activity is recorded timely, accurately, and in compliance with all applicable legal provisions and accounting principles. This position is also responsible for all financial reporting including, but not limited to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. As delegated, this position will engage with the management team to evaluate, define, plan and implement initiatives and best practices to improve financial management. This position will primarily be telework with the occasional need to be on site and in office as scheduled. PERA office is located in St. Paul, MN. This position may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies. Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.
Qualifications
*Four (4) years of advanced professional level accounting or financial management experience with at least two (2) years of demonstrated leadership experience acquired through managerial, supervisory, project management or lead work positions. *A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or Finance may substitute for one (1) year of advanced professional level accounting or financial management experience. management or lead work positions. Professional level experience and education must clearly demonstrate the following:
• Advanced knowledge of accounting theory, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and financial reporting • Knowledge of internal control frameworks and best practices sufficient to conduct risk assessments and revise procedures to minimize risks • Supervisory or lead work experience demonstrating the ability to direct work, manage conflict, hold employees accountable, support growth development, and train and motivate staff to perform jobs effectively • Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail, and advanced ability to exercise sound judgment and apply legal and regulatory requirements in making decisions • Communication skills sufficient to communicate complex financial information, policies, procedures and standards effectively and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word) sufficient to analyze financial data and create reports in plain language
Public Employees Retirement Association
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55103
US
