CONTROLLER

Pay Grade: 117

Job Code: TBD

FLSA Status: Exempt

NOTE: Salary range is $70,859.36 - $92,114.88 (Compensation within the range is determined base on experience, skills, and education).

JOB SUMMARY

The Controller serves as a working manager responsible for both leadership and direct performance of complex accounting functions. This role ensures the integrity of the City’s financial data through hands-on reconciliations, financial reporting, technical analysis, and continuous process improvement. The Controller oversees accounting operations, prepares and reviews journal entries, manages balance sheet and revenue accounts, coordinates audits, ensures compliance with GAAP and GASB standards, and supports the Finance Director in developing and implementing sound fiscal policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages the accounting team, including timesheet approvals, training and development, performance management, and providing coverage for key functions when needed.
• Perform advanced accounting work including preparation and review of complex journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and investigate discrepancies for all balance sheet and income statement accounts; prepare monthly report for the City Manager’s Office.
• Maintain and track the City’s cash and investment records, including monthly bank reconciliations.
• Review and approve all City debt service payments and related schedules and maintain the comprehensive debt schedule.
• Review and approve annual depreciation entries and prepare related schedules for external audits.
• Oversee capital asset and inventory reconciliation processes initiated by staff; ensure audit documentation is complete and accurate.
• Provides financial data and documentation to external parties as required.
• Prepare monthly revenue and special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
• Prepare year-end workpapers and supporting documentation and serve as liaison for the annual external audit process, including assistance with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and related schedules.
• Respond to internal inquiries and assist departments with routine accounting issues.
• Stay current with relevant policies, procedures, regulations, and best practices through ongoing training, reading, and participation in relevant meetings and conferences.
• Analyze accounting procedures and internal processes to identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze financial data to identify variances, trends, and corrections.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of annual compliance reports, including but not limited to OPEB and DCA reporting.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field, and seven (7) years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree and Governmental accounting experience strongly preferred. Must be able to work Saturdays and weeknights on occasion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the department's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to quickly and accurately interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and maintain accurate records. 
• Ability to work independently and use sound judgement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the general public.
• Ability to maintain complex records.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and tact.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a dynamic work environment with frequent interruptions.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

CPA or CPFO preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 40 pounds, carrying, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, speaking, hearing, and seeing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT         

The work is typically performed in an office environment.