Comptroller

GFOAA; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 68,657 - 78,757; Full time

Job summary

City of Phenix City is seeking a Comptroller to manage routine accounting tasks, payroll, purchasing, revenue collection, and accounts payable/receivable. The role reports to the Finance Director and requires leadership of the Finance Department in their absence.

Starting salary ranges from $68,657 to $78,757, with work hours 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., weekends/overtime as needed. A Bachelors in accounting/finance is required, with a Masters preferred; CPA is an option. ASAP hire.

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressive accounting/finance experience with at least two years in a supervisory role.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB principles.
• Ability to supervise and manage financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists in the preparation of monthly financial reports and the annual external financial audit.
• Reviews and assists in maintaining general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Assists with bank reconciliations, payroll administration, accounts payable/receivable, and cash management.
• Records and reports capital assets; prepares intricate journal entries.
• Researches data for grant accounting and ensures compliance with applicable laws.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance

Masters Degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

City of Phenix City

Job Posting Jul. 15, 2026

Job Title

Comptroller

Starting Salary:$68,657 -$78,757 DOQ

Date Needed:ASAP

Number of Employees Requested:One

Work Hours:8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Weekends/Overtime as needed

Reports to:Finance Director

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Finance Director performs and reviews routine accounting tasks, payroll administration, purchasing, revenue collection, and accounts payable and receivable functions.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists in the preparation of monthly financial reports and the annual external financial audit
• Reviews and assists in maintaining general and subsidiary ledgers
• Assists with reviewing bank account reconciliations and providing technical guidance to purchasing operations, payroll administration, accounts payable and account receivable process and cash management functions
• Assists in recording and accurately reporting capital assets
• Prepares intricate journal entries and assists in reviewing routine accounting transactions
• Researches and collects data to ensure accurate accounting and reporting for grant administration
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and various City, State and Federal regulations
• Supervises the City’s banking activities
• Prepares cash flow projections and monthly investment reports in accordance with the best practices and the City’s guidelines and policies
• Ensures that financial reporting is in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards, federal, state and municipal laws
• Ensures processes and procedures are implemented and in place to promote effective financial operations and accurate and reliable financial reporting
• Serves as representative of the Finance Department in the absence of the Finance Director
• Maintain work area in an organized and neat manner

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Master’s Degree in Accounting or related fieldpreferred

Experience

Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting or finance with at least two (2) years managerial experience

Licenses or Certifications Required

CPA certificationpreferred

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Accounting standards, accounting principles and concepts
• Federal, state and municipal laws and regulations governing accounting, finance, purchasing and revenue collection

Ability to:

• Supervise employees in a professional environment
• Read, comprehend, analyze and report on highly complex material related to financial, accounting, purchasing, cash management and payroll operations
• Effectively use written communication to prepare forms, reports, memoranda, letters and document processes and procedures
• Effectively use verbal communication to effectively interact with employees, supervisors, elected officials and the public
• Utilize computer skills including software for word-processing, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, database utilization and other specialized accounting and financial software
• Build and maintain relationships with employees, supervisors, elected officials, city, county, state and federal administrators and officials
• Work from an administrative direction in terms of broadly defines goals
• Work non-duty hours including weekend or holidays when necessary

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment:Work location will be indoors with potential for overnight travel to attend and participate in training, seminars and workshops

Key Working Relationship:Other Finance Department employees including Finance Director, Department Heads and Office Managers, City Council and City Management