Controller

Job Posting

The Controller determines, establishes, and monitors financial policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, internal controls, and purchasing requirements; provides supervision of accounting and purchasing operations; supports the maintenance of the general ledger; oversees production of monthly and annual financial reports; evaluates payroll and accounts payable processing; and delivers accounting system support. Duties will require meticulous attention to detail and excellent analytical skills. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and a minimum of seven years governmental accounting experience, including four years supervisory experience, is required. Must have a CPA license, currently possessing a Texas license or obtaining Texas CPA licensure during the first year of employment. Must have knowledge of principles and practices of accounting, including General Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements and Generally Accepting Accounting Principles (GAAP) pronouncements. Hours include some evenings and weekends. A résumé must be submitted with application.

PAY GRADE EX02 / FULL PAY RANGE $11,090 – $15,637 PER MONTH

Full Job Description

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Culture

The City of Irving is committed to meeting the high standard of fiscal transparency by providing citizens with documents that show how the tax dollars and other revenues are budgeted and spent in a user friendly way. The Financial Services Department is responsible for all fiscal matters related to the City of Irving. Financial Services provides useful, timely, and reliable financial information and support to city staff, management, council, citizens, and external parties.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The City of Irving is dedicated to making diversity and inclusivity a priority, to continually refine and develop best practices, and to foster a participatory government. The city also acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.