Assistant Controller - Central Accounting

City of Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eight Management Vacation Days

Vehicle Allowance $340/month

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale seeks a senior accounting supervisor to oversee financial reporting, CAFR preparation, and ledger controls within the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division. You will supervise staff, coordinate year-end close, and support audits and city-wide projects while applying new accounting standards.

Required: a bachelor’s degree in accounting, 5 years of professional accounting, 2 years supervisory, municipal accounting preferred; CPA/CGFO/CPFO/CGFM credentials are

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting required.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting and fiscal management experience.
• Three (3) years in municipal accounting and auditing.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience, with caveats.
• Veterans’ Preference requirements as per Florida statutes.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision, guidance, and training to the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division.
• Review work of accountants and manage year-end close, external auditing, and CAFR preparation.
• Direct and assist with city-wide projects including internal auditing and accounting initiatives.
• Research and implement new accounting standards.
• Interview candidates and assist with personnel actions and staffing decisions.
• Supervise general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and coding accuracy.
• Prepare financial reports or analyses as requested.
• Train on financial compliance and improve procedures across departments.

Skills

Supervision

Financial reporting

GAAP compliance

Staff development

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting

Master’s degree substitution (experience)

Job description

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.

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

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,
3. Three (3) years in municipal accounting and auditing
4. Two (2) years supervisory experience.
5. 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.
6. 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 Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Preferences

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

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. Position may require lifting 10 lbs. occasionally.

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.

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

For technical support with your application, contact GovernmentJobs.com from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at [phone] or email [e-mail].