City Controller

City of Albuquerque•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The City Controller plans, directs, manages, and oversees the Accounting Division within the Department of Finance and Administrative Services. The role coordinates division activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies and provides technical and complex administrative support to the Director of Finance and Administrative Services. The description provides a general list of duties and may not include every duty performed in the classification. The position oversees payroll, accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and grants. It manages the City's monthly and annual close processes and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), ensures accounting policies and practices follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), State Auditor rules, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements, and applicable grant guidance, and prepares the City for internal and external audits. The City Controller leads division planning, budgeting, staffing, performance evaluation, service delivery, and financial reporting, and represents the division to City officials, other departments, and outside organizations. Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to computer screens. The position may require sitting for prolonged periods. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, or a related field, including 30 credit hours in accounting with a passing grade of C or better.
Seven years of managerial accounting experience.
Six years of supervisory experience.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

Responsibilities

Oversee the central offices for payroll, accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and grants.
Manage division services and activities, including operational plans for monthly and yearly closes and a work plan for the ACFR.
Implement accounting policies and procedures that adhere to GAAP, State Auditor rules, and Governmental Accounting Standards statements.
Develop and implement division goals, objectives, performance measures, policies, and priorities.
Establish service and staffing levels; monitor service efficiency and effectiveness; and allocate resources.
Develop action plans in response to annual customer satisfaction survey results.
Coordinate analysis, interpretation, and presentation of fund financials and the ACFR, and prepare for internal and external audits.
Manage the division work plan, assign responsibilities, review work methods, and resolve issues affecting reporting deadlines.
Maintain processes for timely receipt of City funds and payment of vouchers.
Train staff on relevant accounting principles and ensure City financial reporting complies with GAAP.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate division personnel; address performance deficiencies and implement discipline or termination procedures.
Lead development and administration of the division budget and explain, justify, and defend division programs and policies.
Represent the Accounting Division and coordinate its activities with other divisions, departments, elected officials, and outside agencies and organizations.
Provide staff assistance to the executive management team and Department Director; participate in boards, commissions, and committees; and prepare and present reports and correspondence.
Oversee, direct, and participate in development of the City's Indirect Overhead allocation plan.
Stay informed about accounting trends, best practices, governmental accounting pronouncements, GASB, and Uniform Grant Guidance.
Review compliance with Internal Revenue Service requirements and review arbitrage rebate calculations and regulations.
Attend professional group meetings and keep abreast of trends and innovations in accounting.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.