Comptroller/Finance/Accounting

Exempt, Full Time, Full Benefits
Accounting Department
The Controller, with responsibility for accounting, audit and payroll expertise, supervises a team of Accounting Managers, an Accountant, and a Payroll/Accounts Payable Supervisor. This role includes developing and executing strategies and standards related to accounting policy, financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, audit, payroll, and financial systems and controls. The Controller will manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements, as well as coordinate the preparation of financial statements and filings. Additionally, this position conducts ad hoc financial analyses, works with the team to develop internal controls, and oversees audits to preserve the organization's assets.
Ensures the timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions by the County and ensures compliance with financial policies by financial agents of other departments.

• Prepares timely filing of financial information in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements local, state, federal and professional guidelines and County policies.
• Maintains the integrity of the chart of accounts and approves new general ledger accounts and funds.
• Reviews current programs and systems to maintain the highest level of efficiency in transaction recording and financial management. Completes specialized finance and accounting projects.
• Reviews, develops and audits internal controls and fiscal procedures to ensure the safety of all county assets.
• Coordinates the financial accounting functions such as Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grant Accounting, Cashiering, and their integration into the general ledger.
• Participates in professional organizations such as the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Colorado Government Finance Officers Association (CGFOA), to ensure continuing personal development as a leader and expert in accounting and business processes for the County.
• Provides financial information as requested by the Finance Director from the County Manager or Board of County Commissioners.
• Plans and coordinates the annual audit. Reviews and proofs audit work papers and reconciles reports.
• Seeks outside counsel on federal and state taxes (sales tax, payroll tax, etc.) as needed, to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Reviews new GASB pronouncements and modify the accounting framework to implement required changes.
• Implements new or revised procedures in order to comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or County policies and programs.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis in a management position in Finance or Financial Analysis.
The position requires a certification as a certified public accountant (CPA) or other equivalent certificate.
The selected candidate must be located in Colorado and available for regular in-office work as required by the position.
Full-Time employees that work 30+ hours per week are eligible for the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical Plan
• Air Academy Credit Union
• Life/Long Term Disability Benefits
• Pre-Tax Medical Spending Account
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Spending Account
• Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday and Personal Time Off
• Voluntary Comprehensive Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
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SALARY: $136,182.78 - $179,645.37 EXEMPT, FULL TIME, FULL BENEFITS

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