Assistant Comptroller: Pension Fund Finance & Compliance

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston's Retirement System seeks an Assistant Comptroller to support the Comptroller and oversee accounting operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and efficient financial management for pension funds.

Responsibilities include preparing statements, backing up the Comptroller, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, assisting budget processes, audits, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or business administration.
• At least five years of municipal financial accounting experience with GAAP & GASB.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese, and Vietnamese).

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and reports for the Boston Retirement System.
• Serve as primary backup for the Comptroller and oversee accounting operations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB and regulations.
• Assist in budget preparation and analysis.
• Coordinate with auditors during annual audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial information.
• Assist in investment accounting and cash management with the Treasury.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Audit coordination

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or business administration

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Accounting software

Job description

City of Boston's Retirement System seeks an Assistant Comptroller to support the Comptroller and oversee accounting operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and efficient financial management for pension funds.

Responsibilities include preparing statements, backing up the Comptroller, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, assisting budget processes, audits, and maintaining confidentiality.