Comptroller

City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota seeks a Finance Director to lead staff across accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, cash management and reporting.

The role ensures GAAP and GASB compliance, coordinates the ACFR with auditors, and drives budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning. The position supervises the finance team, communicates with city leadership, departments, residents, and external partners, and supports new software implementations to improve service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Five years of GAAP and GASB experience.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• CPA or CPFO certification preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with city government finances and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all transactional cycles in the finance division including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash management and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers; coordinate ACFR preparation with auditors and ensure internal controls are up to date.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning; coordinate the capital improvement program.
• Supervise accounting, AP/AR, cash management staff; conduct performance evaluations and support professional development.
• Present financial information at meetings, committees, and other city events as needed.
• Develop relationships with city leadership, departments, residents, and external partners such as banks and auditors.
• Support implementation of new software and technology across the finance division.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

GAAP and GASB experience

One year supervisory experience

CPA or CPFO certification preferred

Tools

LOGIS financial applications

ACFR preparation

Job description

Provide leadership and guide staff in finance, audit, budget support services. Responsible for all transactional cycles and operations in finance division. Responsible for managing daily work product and flow for accounts payable/receivable, cash management, financial reporting, audit and general accounting areas of the finance department. Responsible for the preparation and review of audit workpapers: administer, perform and oversee delegated financial and accounting responsibilities.

1. Perform financial accounting and reporting in accordance with GAAP and GASB:

• Responsible for high level accounting work, reports and assignments
• Maintain the integrity of financial systems and perform analytical analysis of accounts, transactions and reports
• Monitor and update internal control documents when departmental policies and procedures change
• Identify and recommend updates to accounting processes and procedures
• Review and approves accounting transactions and reports including journal entries, wire transfer requests, bank reconciliation and grant reports
• Coordinate with communication and information gathering for credit rating agencies

2. Provide management, coordination and oversight to all transactional cycles and operations in the finance division:

• Manage workflow of each functional area of the finance department including; payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, accounting, financial reporting and audit
• Prepare and review audit work papers, provide research and assistance to auditors as necessary and coordinate the preparation of the city's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Assist supervisor, finance staff and departments in budgeting and analysis
• Coordinate annual update of the 10-year capital improvement program
• Coordinate the city’s long range financial management plan and assist in financial forecasting
• Oversee fixed asset activities and ensure accuracy of fixed asset system

3. Supervise staff within accounting, accounts payable and receivable, cash management areas of the finance division:

• Responsible for leading and providing work direction and encourages growth and professional development opportunities for staff
• Evaluate and manage performance evaluations, performance issues and recognition
• Demonstrates and encourages a customer service focus for staff
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable and daily cash balancing functions

4. General:

• Serve as top financial position in their absence
• Attend and present at meetings, committees, training and events as needed or directed which may include Council sessions and other after-hour activities
• Develop and maintain relationships with council, city leaders, staff from other city departments, as well as residents and community members when necessary
• Develop and maintain relationships with business partners (banks, auditors, etc.)
• Assist with implementation of new software and technology
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from all cultures and backgrounds.
• Maintain a resident, business and customer focused service quality
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field, or equivalent experience
• Five years of experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements
• One year of supervisory experience
• Highly motivated to provide excellent internal and external customer service
• Knowledge of laws, practices and regulations applicable to city government finances
• Ability to:

• Be an effective team leader and direct experience supervising staff
• Communicate clearly and effectively, including delivery of effective presentations with people from all cultures and backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and effectively resolve conflicts.
• Manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively and accurately under pressure.

• Municipal Accounting or Auditing experience
• Experience in full preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Previous experience with LOGIS financial applications
• Experience with Economic Development and Tax Increment Financing
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)