What are the responsibilities and job description for the SFE- CONTROLLER position at Coppell, City of (TX)?
Lead Beyond the Numbers: Build Strong Systems, Develop Strong People, and Make a Lasting Impact!
Opportunity Description
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Schedule Commitment
Regular attendance is an essential job function. This position generally works an 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, Monday through Friday. Work outside the normal schedule may be necessary during month-end close, year-end close, audit, ACFR preparation, budget support, bond/debt reporting deadlines, grant deadlines, financial reporting deadlines, system implementations, or other peak periods.
Pay Plan
This opportunity is exempt and on Pay Grade #24. The full Pay Grade Range is shown for growth and development opportunities within the grade. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity.
Hiring Range: $100,452-$123,044
- Min: $100,452 ($48.29)
- Mid: $123,044 ($59.16)
- Max: $145,635 ($70.02)
Candidate Engagement Plan
This opportunity will remain open until filled with weekly application material review and candidate connections. Our screening process will include Application Material Review, Technical Phone Screening, DISC Assessment facilitated by our third party vendor partner, and panel interview(s).
- For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699.
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.
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.
The Controller should bring or be able to develop the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge
- 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.
- Ability to prepare, review, and explain complex financial reports, schedules, reconciliations, analyses, and recommendations.
- Ability to communicate technical accounting concepts clearly to staff, departments, leadership, auditors, Council, boards, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, complex projects, competing priorities, and sensitive financial matters.
- Ability to lead process improvement, workflow redesign, automation, system implementation, and change management efforts.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with financial systems, ERP systems, reporting tools, and office technology.
- Ability to lead accounting operations, supervise staff, assign work, evaluate performance, coach employees, and support employee development.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective internal controls while providing helpful, practical, and service-oriented support to departments.
- Ability to interpret complex financial data, accounting standards, contracts, agreements, statutes, policies, and reporting requirements.
- Ability to use systems thinking to understand how accounting processes, people, technology, policies, and service delivery are connected.
Who We Are
The City of Coppell is dedicated to serving the community, as well as employees of the City, and providing the highest level of service as constructively and efficiently as possible. For the Strategic Financial Engagement department, we pride ourselves on being a cohesive, effective, resilient team that values each other for their personal attributes and professional contributions. The importance of further developing our culture, empathy in the workplace, building leadership on all levels, and supporting one another to reach our goals, are cornerstones to the functions of the City. We believe that technology spurs innovation and are constantly in search of ways to do things better. All employees lead with a servant’s heart, understanding that we are here to provide the best quality of life for our citizens that depend on our everyday actions and decisions. We strive to be humble, intentional, be teachable. If this sounds interesting to you, apply to join our team!
Who You Are
- Curious – Ability and desire to acquire knowledge to deepen one’s understanding of the subject matter or situation
- Consistent – Produce quality results, correctly process information, and make sound decisions
- Innovative: Ability to successfully implement ideas that improve and add value to service delivery.
- Change Champion– Ability to facilitate others through change in order to achieve higher degree of productivity.
- Leader – Strong leadership and coaching skills, customer service skills
- Communicator – Oral and written communication skills that builds relationships by effectively communicating ideas in a manner that results in mutually supported decisions for the greater good.
- Service Oriented – Friendly and professional with a desire to address the needs of internal and external customers by proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Inclusive – Ability to work with a diverse group of people with their own experience and expertise, and develop working relationships with all levels of employees and citizens
- Detail Oriented – Strong knowledge of best practices and internal controls related to accounts payable, and the ability to perform occasionally tedious, exacting work, and frequently change tasks and perform multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures.
- Analytical - Possess analytical skills to evaluate Accounts Payable information.
- Adaptable – Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work hours needed to meet deadlines.
- Tech Savvy – Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, copier, multi-line telephone, and other office equipment.
- Microsoft Proficient – Ability to use all Microsoft office products with a high level of competency. Specifically, intermediate to advanced knowledge and ability to work in Microsoft Excel
- Planner – Proactively plan and prioritize work, effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals verbally, and in writing using the English language, in a cordial and professional manner.
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Salary : $100,452 - $123,044