Controller

The Controller is responsible for overseeing and managing the Accounting Division and manage the accounting records and controls regarding the financial transactions in the organization. This role provides strategic leadership, operational support, and fiscal oversight, ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and policies. The Controller will also assist in budget planning, manage vendor relationships, optimize asset utilization, and contribute to the organization’s financial health and efficiency

• Supervises departmental staff, prepares performance reviews, and provides training for new processes. Responsible for coaching and mentoring staff on proper reconciliation standards or techniques.
• Establishes accounting systems and procedures. Oversees all general ledger entries and approves all general ledger reconciliations.  Prepares journal entries and is responsible for setting up new accounts and funds for the City in the accounting system.
• Coordinates selection of the independent auditors and provides for accounting assistance to conduct the audit; prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), coordinating with auditors to issue annual reports and implement auditor recommendations. Writes disclosure information for financial statements for review by Director of Finance and City Manager.
• Prepares the Accounting Division's budget. Monitors budgetary expenditures for the division and City assists in developing long-term goals, objectives and priorities for the Finance Department. Assists departments with questions during budget processes.
• Reviews new laws and accounting principles and applies to accounting system and records as appropriate.
• Makes debt service payments. Assists in the preparation of the Official Statement to issue debt, providing calculations and reviewing reports for accuracy.
• Oversees accounts payable and payroll uploads to bank; directs the accounts receivable accounting functions; directs the grants and contract accounting functions; ensures proper procedures are followed with the ERP system workflow functions. Reviews and approves bank reconciliations.
• Completes analytical reviews of balance sheet accounts; researches items as needed and prepares corrections to general ledger.  
• Reviews compliance requirements with entities participating in Developer Agreements and TIRZ funding; approves monthly reconciliations and tracking.
• Researches and assists with Request for Proposal (RFP) for bank depository services. Maintains the City's banking and merchant account relationships.
• Prepares annual unclaimed property reports.
• Responds to external customers and vendors who request intervention beyond the Billing Supervisor and/or Accounting Manager.

• Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, or a similar field is required. Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, or a similar field is preferred. 
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience is required. Experience in a municipal finance department is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed is required.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Finance Officer is preferred.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards related to municipal budgetary administration and program development.
Knowledge of preparation and development of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting and complex general ledger systems.
Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software for development and tracking of financial information.
Knowledge of cash management practices and principles.
Knowledge of the preparation, submission and receipt of RFP’s. Knowledge of municipal audit practices and procedures.
Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
Skill in effective oral and written communications.
Skill in developing, implementing and enforcing municipal budgetary regulations, practices and procedures. Skill in tracking, monitoring, and reviewing payroll calculations and related reports.
Skill in resolving differences in internal operating practices with external financial reporting, implementing corrective measures based on audit findings, and presenting alternatives to accounting procedures to best meet the City departmental budgetary needs.
Skill in monitoring and managing the City’s multiple bank accounts and banking relations.   Skill in planning, developing and implementing departmental procedures and objectives.   Skill in effectively supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff.
Skill in use of computer software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or department including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.
Final decisions regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended.
Interaction with others outside the organization requires exercising participative management skills that support team efforts and quality processes.

Works primarily in climate controlled office environment.

Salary : $95,418 - $152,678