Comptroller

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

The Comptroller plans, organizes, directs, and controls all accounting and fiscal management activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assumes chief financial officer (CFO) responsibilities in the absence of the CFO.
• Manages the organization’s accounting functions. Manages the annual audit process.
• Provides leadership, training, supervision and evaluation to department staff.
• Prepares supporting work papers, using internally generated and external sources, and tying in all amounts to the working trial balance.  
• Prepares ad hoc, periodic fiscal reports for use by other agencies which may include state, federal, internal, private grants and National Repository reports.
• Reconciles or supervises the reconciliation of trust accounts, general ledger accounts, bank statements, sub-ledger accounts and controller’s reports. Analyzes fiscal and financial data and reports to identify and correct errors.
• Performs complex and technical accounting and fiscal record management system analyses. Identifies and analyzes problem areas in general accounting, payroll and related systems.  
• Assists the CFO/Assistant County Manager in the operation and maintenance of the County's central financial computer system.  Makes recommendations for accounting system improvement.  
• Reviews and authorizes payroll time sheets for Fiscal Affairs staff.
• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the annual budget. Directs the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies. Monitors and approves expenditures and implements adjustments. 
• Tracks capital expenditures.
• Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for Fiscal Affairs. Assigns work activities, projects and programs. Reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures. Meets with staff to identify and resolve problems. 
• Develops and enforces accounting policies and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Establishes internal accounting procedures to ensure compliance with governmental accounting statutes, regulations, and policies. Provides professional advice to department heads and supervisors as it relates to finance and budgets.  Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range plans including succession planning.
• Communicates official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the public.
• Prepares a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes. Makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the public.
• Supervises, prepares and records data for utility fund accounts.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the latest trends, techniques, and legal developments in accounting.
• Represents the department with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation.

• Bachelor's degree in related field 
• 6 years professional accounting experience; work experience as Senior Accountant preferred
• Must maintain a valid Nevada driver's license

An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of management and leadership principles.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and regulations. 
• Working knowledge and correct usage of business English including spelling, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and formats.
• Working knowledge of business correspondence formats, record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.
• Working knowledge of personal computer hardware and software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases for the purposes of creating, editing, and distributing information.
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, county ordinances and regulations, department rules and regulations, and relevant court rulings.

Skills 

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding and carrying out complex written and oral communications.
• Analyzing programs, policies, and operational needs and drawing sound conclusions.
• Applying advanced mathematical principles. Making and verifying arithmetical computations with accuracy and speed.
• Preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Supervising, assigning, directing, and motivating employees and planning their work assignments effectively. Creating a fair, unbiased, cooperative work atmosphere.
• Using the tools and equipment listed below.

Abilities

• Complying with Elko County policies and departmental procedures.
• Producing effective presentations and reports by researching and synthesizing information. Preparing text, graphs, charts, and graphics.
• Speaking effectively before public groups and responding to questions.
• Maintaining electronic and written records and preparing reports. Documenting all applicable information pertaining to the activities and responsibilities of the position.
• Managing multiple deadlines and competing demands successfully.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative, and considerable independent judgment to manage relationships and situations whether established guidelines exist or not.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, city, county, state and federal officials and the public as needed. Dealing with problems courteously and tactfully.

An employee in this position must meet the following physical requirements upon application:

• Work is performed in an office setting. 
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 15 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Environment is generally clean with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, noise or odors. 
• Tools and equipment used include personal computer, printer, scanner, telephone, calculator, 10-key adding machine, copy machine, fax machine, postage machine, multi-line phone and other associated office equipment.

Elko County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

In compliance with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.

Salary : $84,323 - $122,283