DEPUTY CONTROLLER

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, the Deputy Controller performs highly responsible professional accounting work in the development of the annual county budget and the monitoring of expenditures through the monthly trial balance. Manages the Controller's Division in the absence of the Controller and performs liaison function with the Information Management Division. Performs other related work as required. The position has substantive participation in general county administration and functions with greater autonomy.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The Deputy Controller position is responsible for the development of the County’s monthly financial reports and annual audited financial statements, administration of the county’s central accounting system (MUNIS) as well as maintaining the internal control structure over the financial systems to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with external and internal policies, procedures, regulations and laws. These financial reports are used by departments as a decision-making tool for budget preparation and control and also used by outside readers such as the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and bond rating agencies when determining the county’s bond rating for new debt issues. The development of these reports involves work for several areas including: cash receipting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and financial reporting. Responsible for processing monthly financial reports includes the preparation of recurring journal entries and various adjustments requested by departments and determined through a monthly review of accounts. Prepares year-end financial statements and assists auditors in the annual audit of the County Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Responsible for coordinating the cash receipt, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting functions of the county which include supervising and directing the daily work of staff including one Account Clerk II, one Enterprise Accountant and one Accounts Payable Specialist. Supervises entire Controller’s Budget and Purchasing office staff during the Controller’s absence. Performs various other duties included staffing the Personnel and Finance Committee meetings, providing policy and procedure guidance to all County departments in areas including accounting, budget and financial reporting, and acts as the primary backup for the Controller.

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from college with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and five (5) years of professional accounting experience including at least one (1) year of responsible accounting experience with governmental accounting systems. Experience with EDP systems is preferred.

Must have a valid driver’s license, or access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Availability to work as required occasionally during nights for county board and/or related meetings. Also refer to the “Physical and Environmental Work Requirements” section below.

Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record.  However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

For Bilingual Positions:

*If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/ examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position’s bilingual designation.

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:

Professional general office work environment. Ability to see and hear within normal ranges with/without adaptive devices. Ability to speak and be heard by others. Manual dexterity using fine and gross motor skills. Ability to use hand and finger motions to perform computer-related functions. Prolonged computer and phone use.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as they relate to County Government. Knowledge of Dane County ordinances, State of Wisconsin Statutes, Federal regulations as they relate to all county departments. Knowledge of accounting system and payroll system. Knowledge of internal control structure and ability to  maintain structure or modified as needed. Knowledge of modern business practices and general office administration. Knowledge of county administrative practices and policies. Knowledge of financial analysis, planning and reporting. Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to analyze complex information from multiple sources. Ability to coordinate, direct and manage the work of others. Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with employees, all county departments, elected officials and the general public.

Salary : $56 - $74