Deputy Comptroller

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Manages the day-to-day administration of the Town’s financial and accounting functions, inclusive of accounts payable, general ledger, financial reporting and budgeting.

EXPERIENCE ABD EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Plus, a minimum of eight (8) years of related financial and accounting experience including six (6) years of supervisory experience. Designation as a Certified Public Accountant desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of municipal government accounting principles and practices including GAAP fund and appropriation accounting, GASB 34, 87, 96 and other GASB pronouncements relative to the preparation of the ACFR.
• Proven knowledge of laws, regulations, and relevant reporting requirements relating to accounting as determined by Federal, State and local agencies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the principles and practices of public finance administration as applied to municipal functions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze costs, budgets and other financial data and to prepare financial reports supporting recommended cost savings, financing options or other financial recommendations.
• Proven ability to analyze, design, install and maintain accounting systems to meet the needs of the Town.
• Demonstrated ability to present technical financial information in an effective manner to non-technical policy makers and to the public.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, implement, and enforce firmly and tactfully the policies and procedures of a municipal program.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with government agencies, Town officials, Town staff, the Board of Estimate and Taxation, and the public.
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Access, as well as industry-specific software programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Is responsible for the proper monthly and annual closing of funds and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Federal and State Compliance Reports (Single Audit) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Serves as backup to the Comptroller for all departmental functions, including strategic financial planning, accounting, financial policies/procedures, audit, budget, debt administration, risk management, and treasury.
• Assists the Budget Director in developing, maintaining and tracking the annual budget, including monitoring capital spending.
• Counsels and instructs Department Heads and Managers on properly handling accounting, budgeting and financial matters.
• Plans and organizes work according to a fiscal year schedule and established standard procedures.
• Performs reconciliations and analysis of the General Ledger accounts, including tax collections.
• Creates and maintains accounting records for special projects, grants, and related fiscal events.
• Assists with the preparation of the annual Official Statement and the annual financings for Capital Projects.
• Sets up and maintains the Chart of Accounts, verifying proper budgetary coding including the receipting of revenues and recording of complex grants.
• Coordinates with the Budget Director regarding the preparation and input of budget information.
• Participates in budget workshops and adoption meetings as required.
• Prepares statistical and narrative reports for federal and state agencies.
• Recommends applications to improve accounting systems and procedures.
• Supports Town policies and philosophies.
• Performs other related duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the recruitment, or any part thereof.

All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.

The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.

For more details and to apply visit our website:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/greenwichct/jobs/5053982/deputy-comptroller?keywords=deputy%20controller&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

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