Controller

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. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE 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 Paid vacation leave, sick leave and holidays BCBS PPO Healthcare, Delta Dental, life and optical insurance Disability income plan Deferred compensation plan (457) MERS Healthcare Savings plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr