What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at City of Port Arthur?
SALARY: $50.4429 – $63.4204, Hourly (DOE&Q) NON-EXEMPT
OPENING DATE: 06/27/2024
CLOSING DATE: Continuous Until Filled
Job Summary
To direct the performance of professional accounting and auditing functions in the Finance Department including general accounting, accounts payable and payroll with the ability to effectively lead, manage, participate and meet deadlines; to coordinate activities with other departments and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Finance Director, City Manager and City Council.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the Finance Director.
Exercises direct and indirect supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Essential and other
important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Coordinate the annual independent audit of the City’s financial records which includes preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Federal and State Single Audit report; ensures the timely completion of accurate schedules and workpapers to meet the agreed upon delivery dates.
Acts as liaison to external auditors and Federal and State agency auditors in the examination of the City’s financial records.
Directs staff in Financial Reporting, Capital Assets, and Bank Reconciliation functions to ensure timely, efficient and accurate processing and reporting of transactions.
Ensures that accounting activities are conducted and reported in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and that financial reporting complies with GASB requirements.
Ensures compliance with financial and grant reporting requirements of Federal and State agencies
Manage, implement, and administer division goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures necessary to provide financial services; approve new or modified programs, systems, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate division activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the Finance Director; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Recommend appointment of, train, motivate, and evaluate staff; establish and monitor employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; recommend employee terminations; approve time-cards and expense reports.
Participate in planning, directing and reviewing of financial activities of the City including accounting, budget, system of internal control, financial policy determination, and cash management and investments.
Provides procedural and technical guidance on various financial matters such as governmental accounting, cost accounting, and capital assets accounting and reporting.
Maintain Mental Capacity Which Allows The Capabilities To
Exercise sound judgment and rational thinking under stressful circumstances
Review and evaluate administrative and financial internal control systems and procedures of the Division and the City
Assist in the preparation of the annual operating and capital improvement budget; forecast City revenues, expenditures and year-end balances.
Provide financial management support and assistance to City departments. Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Modern and highly complex principles and practices of financial administration, particularly in the areas of accounting and auditing.
Principles of personnel administration, supervision and training. Modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment. Laws regulating the financial administration of City government.
Applicable purchasing laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Advanced methods and practices of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
Ability To
Use independent judgment and interpret policy, rules, and regulations.
Develop and install sound accounting and related financial systems and procedures. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prepare and analyze complex financial statements, reports, analysis, and correspondence.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate professional, technical and clerical staff.
Maintain effective working relationships with members of the financial and business communities, staff, committee members, public officials, and general public.
Experience and Training Guideline
Experience
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting and financial work including 2 years of administrative and personnel management responsibilities, preferably at a City or other Governmental entity.
Training
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, or closely related field.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate Texas Driver’s License.
Controller – Posting #24-34
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Attn: Hiring Manager
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089
(EEO/AA/V/F/RC/H)
The City of Port Arthur is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Department: Finance
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Requisition Number: #25-021
OPENING DATE: 06/27/2024
CLOSING DATE: Continuous Until Filled
Job Summary
To direct the performance of professional accounting and auditing functions in the Finance Department including general accounting, accounts payable and payroll with the ability to effectively lead, manage, participate and meet deadlines; to coordinate activities with other departments and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Finance Director, City Manager and City Council.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the Finance Director.
Exercises direct and indirect supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Essential and other
important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Coordinate the annual independent audit of the City’s financial records which includes preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Federal and State Single Audit report; ensures the timely completion of accurate schedules and workpapers to meet the agreed upon delivery dates.
Acts as liaison to external auditors and Federal and State agency auditors in the examination of the City’s financial records.
Directs staff in Financial Reporting, Capital Assets, and Bank Reconciliation functions to ensure timely, efficient and accurate processing and reporting of transactions.
Ensures that accounting activities are conducted and reported in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and that financial reporting complies with GASB requirements.
Ensures compliance with financial and grant reporting requirements of Federal and State agencies
Manage, implement, and administer division goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures necessary to provide financial services; approve new or modified programs, systems, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate division activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the Finance Director; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Recommend appointment of, train, motivate, and evaluate staff; establish and monitor employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; recommend employee terminations; approve time-cards and expense reports.
Participate in planning, directing and reviewing of financial activities of the City including accounting, budget, system of internal control, financial policy determination, and cash management and investments.
Provides procedural and technical guidance on various financial matters such as governmental accounting, cost accounting, and capital assets accounting and reporting.
Maintain Mental Capacity Which Allows The Capabilities To
Exercise sound judgment and rational thinking under stressful circumstances
- Evaluate various options and alternatives and choose an appropriate and reasonable course of action
- Prepare complex policies and recommendations
- Effectively supervise personnel
- Operate effectively in an economically and culturally diverse environment Maintain physical condition which will allow the capability to perform the following:
- Running, walking, crawling, or standing for extended periods of time
- Climbing stairs or ladders
- Moving loads of approximately 25-50 lbs.
- Making observations
- Reading and writing
- Operating necessary and assigned equipment
- Communicating with others
Review and evaluate administrative and financial internal control systems and procedures of the Division and the City
Assist in the preparation of the annual operating and capital improvement budget; forecast City revenues, expenditures and year-end balances.
Provide financial management support and assistance to City departments. Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Modern and highly complex principles and practices of financial administration, particularly in the areas of accounting and auditing.
Principles of personnel administration, supervision and training. Modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment. Laws regulating the financial administration of City government.
Applicable purchasing laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Advanced methods and practices of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
Ability To
Use independent judgment and interpret policy, rules, and regulations.
Develop and install sound accounting and related financial systems and procedures. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prepare and analyze complex financial statements, reports, analysis, and correspondence.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate professional, technical and clerical staff.
Maintain effective working relationships with members of the financial and business communities, staff, committee members, public officials, and general public.
Experience and Training Guideline
Experience
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting and financial work including 2 years of administrative and personnel management responsibilities, preferably at a City or other Governmental entity.
Training
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, or closely related field.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate Texas Driver’s License.
Controller – Posting #24-34
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Attn: Hiring Manager
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089
(EEO/AA/V/F/RC/H)
The City of Port Arthur is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Department: Finance
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Requisition Number: #25-021
Salary : $50 - $63
