Division Director, Comptroller

The Comptroller is a senior leadership position within the City’s Finance Department, responsible for directing and overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the City’s financial data, provides strategic financial guidance, and supports informed decision-making by City leadership through timely and transparent reporting.

Essential Functions

• Direct and oversee the City’s accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed asset accounting, and all related financial system configurations.
• Manage the monthly and annual financial close process to ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting.
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and other required financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable reporting standards.
• Ensure adherence to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles, GAAP, and other regulatory requirements, interpreting and implementing new standards as necessary.
• Coordinate and manage the annual external audit, serving as the primary liaison to auditors, preparing audit schedules, addressing audit requests, and facilitating the successful completion of all audit activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard public funds, ensure fiscal integrity, and support accurate and reliable financial records.
• Monitor and analyze the City’s financial performance, identify trends, variances, and risks, and provide recommendations for corrective actions or process improvements.
• Support the development of the City’s annual budget and participate in long-term financial planning, providing analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to accounting staff, establish performance expectations, support professional development, and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with departments citywide, offering financial guidance, interpreting fiscal policies, resolving accounting issues, and ensuring consistent application of financial procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of public sector accounting standards, emerging best practices, and regulatory changes, and ensure appropriate updates to City policies and procedures.
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of financial systems, working closely with IT and system vendors to ensure data integrity, system functionality, and workflow efficiency.
• Prepare and present financial reports and updates to executive leadership, the City Manager, City Commission, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of required filings, including state and federal reports, grant financial reports, and other mandated submissions.
• Represent the Finance Department at City Commission meetings, public hearings, interdepartmental meetings, and professional conferences as needed.
• Work primarily in an office environment, with occasional attendance at evening meetings or public sessions; extended hours may be required during budget preparation, year-end close, or audit periods.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting or finance, including supervisory experience. 
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the stated requirements. CPA is required; or must obtain within 18 months from date of employment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 14 days of hire and maintain a valid State of Florida driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in related field.

Supplemental Information

• Effectively communicate complex financial information—including budgets, audit results, and financial statements—to executives, elected officials, staff, auditors, and external stakeholders in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.
• Prepare high-quality written communications, such as financial reports, audit documentation, policies, procedures, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to professional standards.
• Actively collaborate with departments to provide guidance, explain financial impacts, and ensure shared understanding of fiscal policies, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Clearly convey City financial goals, regulatory changes, and accounting standards (e.g., GASB updates) to staff and peers, ensuring timely awareness and consistent implementation.
• Effectively communicate expectations, performance feedback, and training to accounting staff, fostering professional development and accountability.
• Listen and respond professionally to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders; including auditors, vendors, and the public—providing accurate information and appropriate follow-up.
• Facilitate productive discussions during audits, budget planning sessions, and cross-departmental meetings, ensuring issues are addressed and decisions are well-informed.
• Uses data-informed communication, presenting financial analyses, trends, and recommendations in a format tailored to the audience (e.g., charts, summaries, dashboards).

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements; are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.