City Comptroller: Lead Financial Reporting & Internal Controls

Kentucky League of Cities; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky League of Cities seeks a Comptroller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for the City of Covington. You will manage general ledger, month-end/year-end closes, and ACFR preparation, serving as primary liaison with external auditors in a GAAP and GASB compliant framework.

Ideal candidates have a CPA or CPA-preferred status, supervisory experience, and strong communication skills to collaborate with staff, officials, auditors, and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum of five years of related professional experience in areas of technical accounting, auditing, financial reporting, budgeting, purchasing, information systems, cash management, or financial management is required.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Master’s degree in accounting/finance/economics/business administration preferred.
• Two+ years of experience in administration of business/government financial systems and supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Active CPA licensure strongly preferred; certification as a CPFO or CGFM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, capital assets, debt, leases, grants, and fund reporting.
• Direct preparation and publication of the ACFR in compliance with GAAP and GASB standards.
• Serve as the lead liaison to external auditors, coordinating annual audits and ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, perform reviews for data integrity, and investigate financial irregularities.
• Contribute to development and monitoring of the city’s operating budget and capital investment program through financial analysis and reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Government fund accounting

Internal controls

Auditing processes

Financial reporting

Written and oral communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics/business administration

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Enterprise financial systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

The Kentucky League of Cities seeks a Comptroller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for the City of Covington. You will manage general ledger, month-end/year-end closes, and ACFR preparation, serving as primary liaison with external auditors in a GAAP and GASB compliant framework.

Ideal candidates have a CPA or CPA-preferred status, supervisory experience, and strong communication skills to collaborate with staff, officials, auditors, and the public.