SFE- CONTROLLER

Controller Lead beyond the numbers: build strong systems, develop strong people, and make a lasting impact. The City of Coppell seeks a collaborative and service-oriented Controller to lead complex governmental accounting operations, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives. Opportunity Description View the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions. Schedule Commitment Regular attendance is essential. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required 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 Exempt, Pay Grade #24. Salary determination based on budget availability and candidate qualifications. Hiring Range $100,452 – $123,044. Eligibility and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Finance, Business Administration, or 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 required if serving as Investment Officer. Preferred: Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field. Preferred certifications: CPA, CGFO, CPFO, CGFM. Employee to obtain CGFO within 2 years if not certified. ACFR preparation and GFOA submission experience. GASB implementation experience. Experience presenting financial information to leadership, Council, boards, or public groups. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced knowledge of governmental accounting, fund accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, audit preparation, and public‑sector accounting standards. Advanced knowledge of GASB standards and ability to research, interpret, and implement new guidance. In-depth 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 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, and analyses. Excellent communication skills to convey technical accounting concepts to staff, departments, leadership, auditors, Council, and stakeholders. Strong capability to manage multiple deadlines, complex projects, competing priorities, and sensitive financial matters. Leadership of process improvement, workflow redesign, automation, system implementation, and change management initiatives. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems, ERP systems, reporting tools, and office technology. Ability to supervise staff, assign work, evaluate performance, coach employees, and support development. Ability to establish and maintain effective internal controls and provide service‑oriented support to departments. Systems thinking to connect accounting processes, people, technology, policies, and service delivery. Candidate Attributes Curious, consistent, innovative, change champion, leader, communicator, service‑oriented, inclusive, detail‑oriented, analytical, adaptable, tech‑savvy, Microsoft proficient, planner. Benefits Summary The City of Coppell offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, along with paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and additional optional benefits. Detailed benefits are available upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Coppell