Assistant Controller - Central Accounting

Posting number: NB028-02

Department: Finance

Division: CENTRAL ACCOUNTING

Job classification: Assistant Controller

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Summary

The employee in this role supervises and participates in the operations within the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division by maintaining important control accounts and preparing or supervising the preparation of financial reports. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the Controller with financial reporting, management of projects, employee relations matters, systems and database support to the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division.

Supervision of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division functions includes payroll, accounts payable and central accounting.

This is a classified position covered by the Personnel Rules. 
This is a Management Category II position which includes eight (8) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $340/month.

Examples of duties

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
 

• Provides daily supervision, guidance, feedback, and training to the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division
• Reviews work of the accountants and direct daily tasks related to year-end close, external auditing, and preparation of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
• Directs and/or assists with various City-wide projects, including internal auditing, and accounting projects
• Research, interprets, and implements new accounting standards
• Interviews candidates for employment and recommends in the interest of the City, that eligible applicants hired and that employees be transferred, promoted, reassigned, disciplined or terminated; participates in the administration of collective bargaining agreements and in the adjustment of grievances
• Supervises the maintenance of the general ledger, reviews and approves journal entries, determines proper accounting coding and provides technical assistance to staff as needed
• Prepares various financial reports or financial analysis as requested
• Assists with training on financial compliance; makes recommendations to resolve issues and improve procedures, processes and accountability related to financial matters throughout the City departments
• Performs related work as required

Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor degree with major course work in accounting.
2. Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting and other fiscal management experience, including three (3) years in municipal accounting and auditing; and two (2) years supervisory experience. 
3. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the experience requirement noted in requirement #2 above; however, no substitution is allowed for the required governmental or supervisory experience.
4. To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Government Financial Officer (CGFO) designation
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) designation

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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