COMPTROLLER (WORKING TITLE FOR: ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR)
Finance Department
Salary Range: $64,396.80 - $106,267.20
Closing Date: November 7, 2021

Summary

Responsible for planning, organizing, and managing assigned activities in the Finance and Customer Service Departments.  Provides the day-to-day supervision for receiving, disbursing and accounting of revenues and expenditures for the city.  Supervises the accounting, accounts payable, revenue collection, utility billing and collection, utility customer service, fixed assets, assessments, and payroll functions. Performs the specialized accountant and supervisory level work for the City and provides significant financial support in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets and the City Annual Financial Report (CAFR) preparation. 

Work is performed under general supervision.  Supervision is exercised over all department personnel in the absence of the Finance Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the needs of the organization.

• Administers, manages, plans, and directs the activities of the Accounting Division and assigned staff; evaluates work performance of assigned staff and provides timely feedback; inspires and encourages staff development; addresses and resolves personnel issues; responds to staff inquiries.
• Reviews internal controls and internal & external customer/staff satisfaction; meets with staff to ensure compliance with City policies, federal laws, and mandated standards. Engages and educates customers and staff concerning the “why” behind policies and procedures.        Collaborates with customers/staff concerning policies and procedures to meet the needs of internal controls and the needs of customers (other departments).
• Directs the maintenance of the City's accounting records and accounting systems; oversees all general ledger entries and approves all general ledger reconciliations. May prepare journal entries; and is responsible for setting up new accounts and funds for the City in the accounting system.
• Completes analytical reviews of balance sheet accounts to confirm accuracy; research items as needed and prepares corrections to general ledger. Also responsible for coaching and mentoring staff on proper reconciliation techniques and expectation standards.
• Responsible for debt management, including maintaining the debt service schedule subsidiary ledgers and processing the semi-annual debt payments.
• Directs the accounts payable; directs the accounts receivable accounting functions; directs the grants functions; and ensures proper procedures are followed.
• Prepares various weekly and monthly investment reports and records investment transactions.
• Prepares various financial reports; coordinate and prepare work papers for year-end audit.
• Assists with budget preparation; makes revenue and expenditure projections; serve as member of the City's budget team.
• Reviews/oversees fixed assets records.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university with major course work in accounting or related field and 3 (three) or more years related experience.

Preferred Experience

• Government Finance experience
• Supervisor experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and techniques of municipal finance and accounting; thorough knowledge of state laws and local ordinances applicable to finance administration
• General knowledge of the functions and operation of municipal agencies
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates
• Ability to conduct detailed research and prepare reports and findings
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and laws of accounting, and municipal bond financing in government
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of a municipal purchasing system
• Ability to prepare and present complex and detailed fiscal reports of a financial nature to the City Council or other governing bodies or state and federal agencies
• Ability to supervise the development and installation of accounting systems and procedures; ability to prepare and to interpret financial reports
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of employees in fields of accounting, payroll administration, statistical reporting, tax assessment and collection and investments
• Ability to conduct long-range fiscal planning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Physical Requirements
Work is generally sedentary requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Employee must have visual acuity to be able to prepare and analyze data and figures for accounting, perform extensive reading, operate a computer and other office equipment, determine accuracy and thoroughness of work, observe general surroundings and activities. 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. 

Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office with a controlled environment without exposure to harmful conditions. Position include travel to facilities, working after hours and on weekends.

Exempt
Equal Opportunity Employer