Controller

THE CITY OF PORT HURON IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

CONTROLLER

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To supervise and administer the accounting system of the City; to supervise and maintain a system of accounts as required by law; to prepare financial records and reports; and to perform related accounting and administrative work including the duties of Purchasing Agent.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work is performed under the direction of the Director of Finance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision is exercised over the employees of the Accounting and Control Division.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform).

• Supervise and provide for a uniform chart of accounts in accordance with State law.
• Supervise all accounting functions of the City.
• Summarize and balance records of accounting, make entries and post to accounts and ledgers.
• Supervise the purchasing functions of the City and carry out the duties of Purchasing Agent.
• Prepare periodic financial statements and reports, including various grant related reporting activities.
• Supervise and train personnel.
• Assist in budget administration and reporting.
• Supervise cash flow administration.
• Prepare correspondence, records, and reports.
• Prepare related work as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

• Considerable knowledge of modern financial accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge in general business, accounting and statistical procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of governmental accounting activities and of the structure of the organization and functions of municipal government.
• Experience using the B S & A software package.
• Ability to prepare complex financial records and reports.
• Extensive knowledge of computer functions and operations and an in-depth ability to program and maintain spreadsheets.
• Ability to organize and supervise the work of others.
• Good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness.
• Ability to work effectively with other officials, employees, and the general public.

An employee in this class, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following training and experience:

• Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university with a degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration or a related field preferred.
• Several years’ experience performing responsible accounting, auditing, and related administrative work.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an administrative/supervisory position preferred.
• Municipal accounting experience preferred.
• Experience as a Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Working Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 annually

Benefit Package, including:

• Paid vacation leave, sick leave and holidays
• BCBS PPO Healthcare, Delta Dental, life and optical insurance
• Disability income plan
• MERS Defined Contribution Plus qualified retirement plan
• Deferred compensation plan (457)
• MERS Healthcare Savings plan.

Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Application Deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026

To Apply:

• Job applications can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded
• A resume must be included with your job application.
• If mailed, it must be postmarked by the deadline date listed above.
• Job applications will be accepted online via email to cphemployment@porthuron.org.
• Job applications will also be accepted in-person or by mail at: