Comptroller

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Extensive knowledge in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), government accounting and financial reporting standards, data analytics and forecasting, auditing practices, financial reporting, government and enterprise accounting and auditing practices, procedures and standards. Demonstrated skills in analyzing and interpreting fiscal and accounting data, communicating, and presenting information to the Deputy Finance Director and/or Chief Financial Officer, departmental managers, those in governance and other stakeholders, as required, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with peers and the public, managing functions in areas of responsibility, overseeing the preparation of statements and reports and solving complex problems. Demonstrated ability in accountability, adaptability, fiscal responsibility, and professional judgment, oral and written communication as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience with large complex financial structure and statements and the implementation of governmental financial systems. Reports directly to, and work is performed under the limited supervision of, the Deputy Finance Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manages all aspects of the accounting operations, including the work of direct reports.
• Performs and oversees a wide variety of additional complex professional duties in analyzing, preparing, and maintaining general ledger and financial records, reports, and supporting schedules and documents.
• Reviews all balance sheet accounts for accuracy, including reviewing and approving all reconciliations and analyses, ensuring completeness and their proper and timely preparations in accordance with GAAP and best practice.
• Manages the daily cash management activities, and reviews and approves all accruals and journal entries, and accounts payable for accuracy.
• Oversees the month- and year-end closings, ensuring books are properly closed, and the integrity of financial information which allows for reasonable degree of comparability among financial reports of local governments.
• Manages the annual audit and coordinates staff resources necessary to successfully conduct the annual audit in collaboration with the Deputy Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer.
• Implements and maintains a system of internal accounting control, manages risks, and evaluates, revises, develops and executes fiscal policies and practices consistent with accounting principles and best practices in collaboration with the Deputy Finance Director and/or Chief Financial Officer for the delivery of financial services.
• Collaborates with departments, streamlining and improving business processes.
• Prepares agenda materials for the governing board in collaboration with the Deputy Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer.
• Coordinates and administers special projects and other duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Four years of professional accounting experience, to include budgeting, financial statements preparation and reporting, general management and public administration, auditing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of supervisory experience.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) experience.
• At least two years auditing experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and budgeting as applied to municipal government; thorough knowledge of modern office practices and of the proper use of standard office and accounting equipment; proficient use of Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams; general knowledge of audit practices; knowledge of local, state, and federal grant rules and regulations; ability to communicate technical ideas effectively both orally and in writing; ability to analyze and evaluate complex financial systems; ability to prepare complex financial reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other public officials and associates.