Assistant Controller - Central Accounting
About The Position
The Assistant Controller supervises and participates in the operations of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division, maintaining control accounts and preparing or overseeing the preparation of financial reports. The role assists the Controller with financial reporting, project management, employee relations, and systems and database support. Division functions under the role’s supervision include payroll, accounts payable, and central accounting. This is a classified Management Category II position covered by the Personnel Rules, with eight additional Management Vacation Days and a $340 monthly vehicle allowance. The position provides daily supervision, guidance, feedback, and training to division staff; oversees accounting work related to year-end close, external audits, and the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; and directs or assists with City-wide projects. It also oversees general ledger maintenance, reviews journal entries, researches and implements accounting standards, prepares financial reports and analyses, and supports financial compliance and process improvement across City departments. The role includes personnel recommendations and participation in collective bargaining agreement administration and grievance adjustment. Employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency and must be available and able to work shifts assigned by their Department Heads. The position is generally sedentary, with occasional walking or standing and possible occasional lifting of 10 pounds.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in accounting.
- Five years of progressively responsible professional accounting and other fiscal management experience, including three years in municipal accounting and auditing.
- Two years of supervisory experience.
- A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration may substitute for one year of the professional accounting and fiscal management experience requirement; no substitution is allowed for the governmental or supervisory experience requirements.
- Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation, if applicable, to meet eligibility requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
- Certified Government Financial Officer (CGFO) designation.
- Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation.
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) designation.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily supervision, guidance, feedback, and training to the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division.
- Review accountants’ work and direct daily tasks related to year-end close, external auditing, and preparation of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
- Direct and/or assist with City-wide projects, including internal auditing and accounting projects.
- Research, interpret, and implement new accounting standards.
- Interview candidates and recommend hiring, transfer, promotion, reassignment, discipline, or termination of employees in the interest of the City.
- Participate in administering collective bargaining agreements and adjusting grievances.
- Supervise maintenance of the general ledger, review and approve journal entries, determine proper accounting coding, and provide technical assistance to staff.
- Prepare financial reports and analyses as requested.
- Assist with financial compliance training and recommend solutions and improvements to financial procedures, processes, and accountability across City departments.
- Perform related work as required.
Benefits
- Eight additional Management Vacation Days.
- Vehicle allowance of $340 per month.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
