Enterprise Funds Manager – Department of the Comptroller / Accounting

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Administrative Technician
Email: sschreuer@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://jobcenter.carrollcountymd.gov/

Job Description

Enterprise Funds Manager
Information
Pay Range (Grade): $80,247 – $144,415 (A500)
Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Organization: Comptroller – Accounting
Location: County Office Building
Reports to: Comptroller
Leadership Duties: Yes – People Leader
Classification: Exempt (40004)
Who We Are
At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace. As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.
What You Will Do
As part of the Department of the Comptroller, you will take ownership of the enterprise funds for the County. Under the direction of the Comptroller, your expertise in accounting and reporting will ensure that financial statements are prepared in a timely and accurate manner. You will manage the overall financial activities of various funds within our organization; the leadership you provide will support the accounting team and ensure work meets established deadlines and standards while complying with all laws and regulations. You will greatly impact the County’s business-type activities so informed decisions are made regarding our Airport, Utilities, Fiber Network, Firearms Facility, Septage, and Solid Waste.
Essential Duties
• Manage the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of enterprise funds for the County. Supervise and support accounting staff responsible for the various funds while monitoring the quality of their work.
• Prepare operating and capital budget revenue estimates for enterprise funds. Lead the review of landfill fees, septage rates, water and sewer rates and other Enterprise Fund fees/rates to make recommendations to develop appropriate rates.
• Analyze the enterprise funds as well as all bank and general ledger cash balances pertaining to business-type activities.
• Analyze enterprise financial statements, regulatory and economic information, and current trends as they relate to the County’s business-type activities.
• Develop and maintain statistical tables, reports, and other technical reports for the enterprise funds, management, and other governmental agencies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting practices and complete required continuing education training
• Determine work procedures and prepare work schedules to expedite workflow for the accounting team.
• Review budgets for the office. Recommend reallocating resources when necessary.
• Implement standards developed in coordination with peers through policies, procedures, and work schedules. Lead team training to reinforce integrity, ethics, and the use of sound fiscal management practices.
• Maintain transparent communication to support flow of information in the organization.
• Encourage collaboration and support team members work and development through mentorship. Build and maintain a welcoming workplace.
• Lead team operation to meet standards set in Federal, State, and local laws. Partner with legal counsel to ensure policies, procedures, and practices follow applicable Carroll County ordinances.
• May perform additional duties in supervisor’s absence.
How You Will Succeed
Your Skills
• Financial Management Systems (Intermediate)
• Analytical Thinking (Advanced)
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) (Advanced)
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (Advanced)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)
Your Strengths
• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Exemplifying Integrity
• Holistic Thinking
• Inspirational Leadership
• Digital Literacy
• Continuous Learning
• Accounting and Financial Systems, Processes, and Technology
• Accounting and Reporting
• Data Literacy
• Reconciliation and Analysis

You Might Be a Good Fit If
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• Five or more years of related experience
• Three or more years of supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to perform supervisory duties.
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
Preferred Licenses and Certifications
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Accounting and Financial Reporting
Additional Information
• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• May be required to work outside of standard hours.
Why You Will Love Working Here
All the Benefits You Need
Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees. For eligible employees, this includes:
• Generous paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
• Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
• Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
• Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year
Find out more here: Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)
Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources (410-386-2129) or Md. Relay 711/800-735-2258. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.
Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at careers@carrollcountymd.gov, via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours.
Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Job Requirements

You Might Be a Good Fit If
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• Five or more years of related experience
• Three or more years of supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to perform supervisory duties.
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
Preferred Licenses and Certifications
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Accounting and Financial Reporting
Additional Information
• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• May be required to work outside of standard hours.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, Driver’s Record Check

Wages per hour: $80,247 – $144,416 annually
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Generous paid time off • 13 Paid Holidays • Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable • Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance. • Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts • Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Days of Work:
MONDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  TUESDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  WEDNESDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  THURSDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  FRIDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Shift:

How to Apply: https://jobcenter.carrollcountymd.gov/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 06/30/2027