Controller

Controller
City of Gainesville Finance Department
 Gainesville, Florida
Job Description

This is highly responsible managerial and professional work directing the operation and personnel of a multi-functional department in control of all accounting records, financial reports, accounting systems, procedures and internal controls for General Government. This position is also responsible for performing highly complex professional-level accounting analysis and is involved with the planning, development, implementation, operation and coordination of the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with integration with Financial and Human Resource modules; data interfaces from various City Department information systems; and personal computer (PC) applications.

The single position allocated to this classification reports to the Finance Director and works under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classifications by its emphasis in management of the City’s accounting, treasury and other financial responsibilities.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or related field; and eight (8) years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience in accounting and/or financial management.
  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

  • Valid driver license required upon appointment.
  • Valid Florida Driver License required within 30 days of appointment and at all times while employed in this classification.

Certifications

  • Currently licensed Certified Public Accountant is required.
  • Certified Public Finance Officer from the Government Finance Officers Association is preferred.
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