City Controller

CornerStone Staffing; Mineral Wells (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CornerStone Staffing seeks an experienced Controller in Texas to lead accounting and finance functions within a government-focused environment. You will oversee the general ledger, close processes, audit coordination, and grant administration while developing staff and strengthening internal controls.

The role requires extensive knowledge of GAAP and GASB, plus demonstrated leadership in budgeting, reporting, and compliance. On-site work with a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field with substantial accounting coursework.
• Demonstrated experience in local government accounting and fund accounting.
• Experience with GAAP and GASB standards and annual audits.
• CPA or CGFO preferred; CGFO certification can be pursued within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Direct accounting and general ledger functions including fund, cash, investment, capital assets and debt accounting.
• Lead monthly and annual close processes with reconciliations, journal entries, fund balances and variances.
• Prepare annual financial statements and reports per GAAP and GASB.
• Serve as primary accounting lead for the annual external audit; coordinate schedules and findings.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; establish priorities and cross-training.
• Design and test internal controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll and financial systems.
• Oversee AP, payroll, AR, and related accounting functions with risk review.
• Manage financial software configuration, data integrity, upgrades, and interfaces.
• Oversee grant administration budgets, tracking, reconciliation and reporting.
• Lead development of five-year capital plan and future operating impacts.
• Support operating and capital budgets with financial results and forecasts.
• Advise departments on accounting treatment and reporting requirements.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP & GASB

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Audits & compliance

Spreadsheet skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CGFO preferred

Job description

Job Title: Controller Location: Texas

Responsibilities:

• Direct accounting and general ledger functions, including fund accounting, cash and investment accounting, capital assets, debt accounting, grant accounting, and related activities.
• Lead monthly and annual financial close processes, including review of reconciliations, journal entries, fund balances, financial schedules, and significant variances.
• Direct preparation of annual financial statements and other required financial reports in accordance with applicable GAAP and GASB standards.
• Serve as the primary accounting lead for the annual external audit, coordinating schedules, audit requests, findings, and corrective actions.
• Supervise, coach, evaluate, and develop accounting and finance staff while establishing priorities, deadlines, cross-training, and coverage for essential functions.
• Design, document, monitor, and test internal controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll, procurement, financial systems, and financial reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions, including review of exceptions and higher-risk transactions.
• Oversee financial software and related systems, including configuration, account structure, user access, interfaces, data integrity, upgrades, vendor coordination, training, and process improvements.
• Oversee the financial components of grant administration, including budgets, expenditure tracking, drawdowns, reimbursements, reconciliations, and required reporting.
• Lead development and annual updates of the five-year capital plan, including project costs, schedules, funding sources, debt considerations, and future operating impacts.
• Support operating and capital budget development through financial results, forecasts, variance analysis, and financial guidance.
• Advise departments on accounting treatment, grants, capital projects, and financial reporting requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field with substantial accounting coursework.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting or financial reporting experience, including at least 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Substantial local government accounting experience is required.
• At least 5 years of experience with governmental accounting, fund accounting, financial statements, annual audits, internal controls, budgeting, and application of GAAP and GASB standards.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements.
• Strong ability to review complex reconciliations and financial reports, identify discrepancies, and make supportable corrections.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to establish priorities, manage deadlines, and develop accounting staff.
• Strong spreadsheet and financial systems capabilities.
• CPA or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) preferred.
• Must be able to obtain CGFO certification within 18 months of employment.

Compensation and Benefits:

Employment Type: Direct Hire Schedule: Full-time; may require extended hours during budget preparation, audits, or special projects Location: On-site Salary: 90K Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package