City Audtior

J T; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

J T is seeking a City Auditor to serve as the municipality’s chief accounting officer, directing internal controls, auditing operations, and financial reporting to ensure fiscal health and transparency.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive municipal accounting experience, and the ability to coordinate with executives and the CFO. Expect on-site work and a full-time schedule with extensive liaising with auditors and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible municipal finance or accounting experience.
• Certification as CGA or ability to obtain certification within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight of accounting operations and statutory compliance.
• Direct account closings and oversee key reconciliations with Treasury/Collector.
• Supervise budgets, transfer requests, and municipal financial software usage.
• Lead internal audit functions and update accounting policies as standards evolve.
• Prepare and submit state and federal financial reports, including tax schedules.
• Supervise accounting staff and train department heads on fiscal procedures.
• Liaise with external auditors and oversight agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Internal auditing

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Softright

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $126,000 – $154,000 / year

Position Overview

Job Description: City Auditor

Location: On-site

Position Type:

Position Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $126,000 – $154,000 / year

The City Auditor serves as the municipality’s chief accounting officer, directing internal controls, auditing operations, and financial reporting to maintain fiscal health and transparency. Working closely with executive leadership and the Chief Financial Officer, this role ensures strict compliance with federal, state, and local laws while safeguarding municipal assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Leadership: Provide strategic oversight of accounting operations, ensure statutory compliance, and maintain city accounting systems, general ledgers, and financial postings.
• Financial Management & Reconciliations: Direct account closings, manage key account reconciliations in coordination with the Treasurer/Collector, and oversee accounts payable and procurement compliance.
• Budgeting & Systems Supervision: Supervise budget processes, transfer requests, and the operational usage of municipal financial software.
• Internal Auditing & Risk Management: Lead internal audit functions, conduct risk assessments, enforce fiscal regulations, and update internal accounting policies as standards evolve.
• Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and submit required state and federal financial reports, including tax rate recapitulation schedules.
• Team Supervision & Training: Supervise and mentor accounting staff, conduct special financial analyses, and train department heads on fiscal procedures and compliance.
• External Relations: Act as the primary liaison with external auditing firms and state/federal oversight agencies.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field. (Master’s degree or CPA preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible municipal finance or accounting experience, including demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Certifications: Certification as a Massachusetts Governmental Accountant (CGA) or the ability to obtain certification within 3 years of hire.

Key Skills & Tool Proficiency

• Core Competencies: Municipal accounting principles, internal auditing standards, statutory compliance, leadership, and team management.
• Technical & Software Tools: Advanced Excel proficiency, Microsoft Office Suite, and municipal financial software (e.g., Softright or equivalent platform).