Comptroller

ComptrollerCity of Covington, KYFinance DepartmentReports To: Director of FinanceLocation: City HallFLSA Status: Full-time, ExemptHours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pmSalary Range: $85,000 - $105,000SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Comptroller oversees the City’s accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions. The Comptroller manages the general ledger, monthly and annual close processes, and preparation of the ACFR while serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.The Comptroller develops and enforces accounting policies in compliance with laws, regulations, GAAP, and GASB standards and communicates goals and policies across the organization. The Comptroller Ensures accuracy in all financial transactions, maintains strong internal controls, and represents the Finance Director on matters affecting accounting operations while fostering effective relationships with staff, officials, auditors, and the public. This role is distinct from other financial management positions by its comprehensive responsibility for accounting and reporting rather than budgeting and forecasting.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These tasks are typical for this position and may include, but are not limited to, the following:Support the Director of Finance by managing departmental operations, evaluating and improving policies and procedures, and communicating goals to staff.Oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions, including general ledger, month‑end and year‑end close, reconciliations, capital assets, debt, leases, grants, and fund reporting.Direct preparation and publication of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in compliance with GAAP and GASB standards.Serve as the lead liaison to external auditors, coordinating annual audits, preparing required documentation, and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.Monitor, evaluate, and implement new accounting and reporting standards, and update policies, disclosures, and procedures to maintain compliance.Maintain and strengthen internal controls, perform reviews and analyses for data integrity, and investigate financial irregularities.Provide financial information and problem‑solving support to departments, evaluate financial systems, and lead staff training and technology adoption.Contribute to development and monitoring of the City’s Operating Budget and Capital Investment Program through financial analysis and reporting.Conduct research and analysis on financial policy issues, prepare reports, and respond to inquiries from officials, stakeholders, and the public.Other duties as assigned.PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:Employees at all levels are expected to work effectively together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Exercises supervision over managerial and professional staff either directly or through subordinate supervisors, as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required.Minimum of 5 years of related professional experience in areas of technical accounting, auditing, financial reporting, budgeting, purchasing, information systems, cash management, or financial management is required.Supervisory experience is required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or closely related field is preferred.Two or more years of experience in the administration of business/government financial systems and significant supervisory responsibility for professional and support staff is strongly preferred.Active Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is strongly preferred.Certification as a Certified Public Finance Officer or Certified Government Financial Manager is preferred.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle license.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Thorough knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and financial management principles and practices, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)Working knowledge of governmental fund accounting, internal control frameworks, and audit processes and standards applicable to municipal governments.Ability to make prompt decisions on complex matters and make evaluations concerning day-to-day operations.Ability to perform or supervise the performance of a variety of projects, receive unexpected priority assignments, and solve interpersonal or procedural problems simultaneously amidst frequent interruptions.Ability to resolve complex problems which require the evaluation of alternative methods or solutions.Ability to set objectives, delegate, and prioritize workflow in such a way that the overall mission and/or goals of the City/Department are met.Ability to solicit cooperation from people and departments throughout the City.Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of subordinate employees/supervisors.Ability to exercise sound professional judgment, discretion, and independence in matters involving internal controls, irregularities, and the integrity of financial reporting.Proficient in written and oral communication to handle sensitive projects and problems, develop strong working relationships with diverse groups, and communicate technical and financial concepts to others without a financial background.Proficiency with enterprise financial systems, spreadsheets, and data analysis tools; familiarity with emerging technologies relevant to accounting operations is desirable.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to add, subtract, multiple, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Capability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 (Twenty-Five) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically in an office setting but is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.TRAVEL:Travel is minimal (estimated ~5% or less) and consists mostly of local travel to other City Department buildings with potential overnight travel for conferences in and out of state.POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Evening, weekend, and work hour adjustments may be required as job duties demand.EEO STATEMENT:The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the rich variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in our community. We encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply and proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr