Controller

The purpose of this position is to oversee the City’s financial reporting, treasury, grants management, and capital asset accounting functions to ensure the integrity of the City’s financial records and compliance with governmental accounting standards. This position manages accounting operations across all City funds, including oversight of cash management and treasury activities, grant accounting and reporting, and capital asset management. The Controller ensures financial reporting complies with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The position provides leadership and technical guidance to accounting staff and supports the Finance Director in maintaining strong internal controls and accurate financial reporting. 1. Oversees accounting operations across all City funds to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and reported. 2. Reviews general ledger activity and financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with governmental accounting standards. 3. Provides technical guidance to accounting staff regarding accounting procedures, classifications, and reporting requirements. 4. Assists in monitoring revenues and expenditures to ensure proper financial reporting and budgetary compliance. 5. Supervises assigned accounting staff and evaluates performance in accordance with City personnel policies. 6. Oversees the City’s cash management and treasury operations to ensure proper safeguarding and management of City funds. 7. Maintains banking relationships and coordinates banking services for the City. 8. Monitors cash flow and prepares periodic cash forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity is available to meet operational and debt service obligations. 9. Oversees cash handling procedures and ensures compliance with the City’s cash handling policies. 10. Conducts or coordinates periodic audits of departmental cash handling activities. 11. Oversees accounting and financial reporting for all City grants to ensure compliance with grant agreements and regulatory requirements. 12. Reviews and monitors grant expenditures and revenues to ensure proper accounting and reporting. 13. Oversees the City’s capital asset accounting system, including asset classification, capitalization, depreciation, and asset tracking. 14. Ensures capital asset records are maintained accurately and reconciled to the general ledger. 15. Ensures capital asset additions, disposals, and transfers are properly recorded and documented in accordance with the City’s capitalization policy. 16. Reviews and approves final financial closeout of completed grant and capital projects. 17. Assists in the preparation and review of periodic financial reports and supporting schedules. 18. Coordinates preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation for the annual financial audit. 19. Serves as a liaison to external auditors and assists in addressing audit inquiries and requests. 20. Maintains and evaluates accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and regulatory requirements. 21. Ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal financial reporting requirements. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Certified Public Accountant preferred.