Controller

City of Marshall•Marshall, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Controller is responsible for the City's general ledger and month-end and year-end close, and works with external auditors to prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit. This hands-on leadership role involves preparing accounting work as needed, reviewing and approving the work of others, supervising Accounts Payable and Procurement, participating in the annual budget process, providing backup for other Finance functions, and serving as acting Finance Director in the Director's absence. The Controller also performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of governmental fund accounting, generally accepted accounting principles, and GASB standards.
Knowledge of audit, Single Audit, and internal control requirements.
Working knowledge of municipal budgeting, public procurement, and Texas laws affecting municipal finance.
Ability to perform hands-on accounting work and review the work of others accurately.
Ability to lead and train staff and cover other Finance functions.
Ability to manage deadlines, work under pressure, and explain financial information clearly to staff, auditors, and elected officials.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with record retention laws.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with integrated accounting systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts for all City funds; prepare journal entries as needed and review and approve entries prepared by others.
Lead month-end and year-end close.
Prepare or review monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and reconcile utility billing, municipal court, cash receipts, and payroll to the general ledger.
Work with auditors to prepare the ACFR, maintain capital assets, and implement new GASB standards.
Serve as the City's primary contact for the external audit; work with auditors on the Single Audit and audit schedules, and resolve audit findings.
Design and monitor internal controls, including compensating controls where staffing limits segregation of duties.
Supervise Accounts Payable staff; approve disbursements and vendor changes; and ensure compliance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act.
Supervise procurement; ensure purchases comply with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252 and City purchasing policy; oversee bids, RFPs, and contracts.
Participate in the annual budget process by preparing projections and revenue estimates, assisting with budget documents, and monitoring budget-to-actual results.
Perform grant accounting and serve as the finance liaison to FEMA and other agencies for reimbursements.
Serve as an Investment Officer under the Public Funds Investment Act.
Lead within the Finance team and serve as acting Finance Director in the Director's absence.
Provide backup for multiple Finance department roles, with independent review of work the Controller would normally review.
Perform other duties as assigned.