Sfe- Controller

Coppell, City of•Coppell, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Coppell is seeking a collaborative and service-oriented Controller to lead complex governmental accounting operations, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives. This role supports a culture that values humility, innovation, accountability, and people-centered leadership. The ideal candidate will be a strategic accounting leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact in local government. The team is described as resilient and forward-thinking, believing in technology-driven innovation, leadership at every level, and strong relationships for great service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of governmental accounting, fund accounting, municipal finance, or public-sector audit experience.
3+ years of supervisory, management, or formal lead experience.
Experience with month-end close, year-end close, annual audit, internal controls, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Public Funds Investment Act training is required if the employee serves as an Investment Officer.
Advanced knowledge of governmental accounting, fund accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, audit preparation, and public-sector accounting standards.
Advanced knowledge of GASB standards and the ability to research, interpret, and implement new accounting guidance.
Strong knowledge of municipal government operations, City policies, procedures, ordinances, and administrative processes.
Strong knowledge of ACFR preparation, audit coordination, month-end close, year-end close, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting best practices.
Knowledge of grants, SEFA, Single Audit requirements, debt accounting, continuing disclosure support, treasury accounting, investments, fixed assets, capital projects, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash controls.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong proficiency with financial systems, ERP systems, reporting tools, and office technology.
Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, copier, multi-line telephone, and other office equipment.
Proficiency in all Microsoft office products with a high level of competency.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge and ability to work in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to proactively plan and prioritize work.
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals verbally and in writing using the English language, in a cordial and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
CPA, CGFO, CPFO, or CGFM is preferred.
If not already certified, employee must obtain CGFO within 2 years of employment, with City support for approved training and exam costs, subject to City policy.
ACFR preparation and GFOA submission experience.
GASB implementation experience.
Experience presenting financial information to leadership, Council, boards, or public groups.

Responsibilities

Lead complex governmental accounting operations.
Oversee financial reporting.
Manage audits.
Implement and maintain internal controls.
Drive process improvement initiatives.
Support a culture of humility, innovation, accountability, and people-centered leadership.
Prepare, review, and explain complex financial reports, schedules, reconciliations, analyses, and recommendations.
Communicate technical accounting concepts clearly to staff, departments, leadership, auditors, Council, boards, and other stakeholders.
Manage multiple deadlines, complex projects, competing priorities, and sensitive financial matters.
Lead process improvement, workflow redesign, automation, system implementation, and change management efforts.
Lead accounting operations, supervise staff, assign work, evaluate performance, coach employees, and support employee development.
Establish and maintain effective internal controls while providing helpful, practical, and service-oriented support to departments.
Interpret complex financial data, accounting standards, contracts, agreements, statutes, policies, and reporting requirements.
Use systems thinking to understand how accounting processes, people, technology, policies, and service delivery are connected.
Prepare ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report).
Coordinate audits.
Manage month-end close and year-end close.
Prepare financial statements.
Support grant accounting, SEFA, Single Audit requirements, debt accounting, continuing disclosure support, treasury accounting, investments, fixed assets, capital projects, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash controls.