Controller

Controller

The County Auditor investigates all financial claims against the county and pays the bills. The Auditor's Office also examines the financial books kept by the other county officials to see that accurate and complete records are maintained.

This IS NOT a remote position and requires on-site presence at our physical office location during regular business hours.

The Opportunity:

Under general guidance and supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, performs complex professional-level accounting work for the County. Oversees the accounting of all County financial funds and planning, prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Statements (ACFR), and assists with the Schedule of Expenditures and Federal Awards (SEFA). Serves as key financial liaison to the County Commission and other County departments on financial matters.

Starting Pay: Grade 732 $111,716.80 - $128,398.40 Annually

Schedule: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Job Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in Accounting or in Business or Public Administration with an accounting emphasis. OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a minimum of two (2) years of local government accounting experience. 2. Eight (8) years of experience in financial management, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:

1. Preference may be given to applicants with two (2) or more years of governmental work experience. 2. Preference may be given to applicants with certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: 1. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver's license within sixty (60) days of employment. 2. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Benefits Package Includes:

100% paid premiums for health insurance

Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)

Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fourteen (14) paid Holidays

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER