Comptroller - Finance (1126)

Coconino County Sheriff's Office (Patrol)

Flagstaff (AZ)

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USD 90.000 - 130.000

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15 ore fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

Coconino County's Sheriff’s Office (Patrol) seeks a qualified finance leader to manage accounting records and the annual financial statements. The role oversees audits, grants, and compliance, and ensures internal controls and accurate reporting across the county’s finances.

The position requires extensive governmental finance experience, GAAP/GASB knowledge, and supervisory responsibility, with an emphasis on financial integrity and regulatory compliance.

Competenze

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; seven years of government finance, accounting, financial statement preparation, or related field and four years of increasingly responsible accounting experience including one year of supervisory experience.
Certified Public Accountant preferred.
This position is exempt from overtime; exempt classifications may be non-exempt for part-time employees per FLSA.

Mansioni

Plan, direct, manage, and supervise professional staff per GAAP, GASB and related rules.
Lead the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related notes.
Oversee the annual financial audit with contracted support.
Design and prepare financial reports, schedules, and statements to reflect financial condition and compliance.
Coordinate responses to audit findings and corrective action with the CFO.
Oversee grant and federal award compliance and SEFA preparation.
Maintain GASB knowledge and implement new standards.
Manage general and subsidiary ledgers, closings, assets, project accounting and reporting.
Establish and enforce strong internal controls to prevent errors and fraud.
Preserve fiscal integrity of accounting records and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
Develop systems to monitor the general ledger and review year-end balances.

Conoscenze

GAAP

GASB

SAS

Internal controls

Grant management

Budgeting

Supervisory skills

Business English

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Nature of Work

Under general direction performs professional accounting, administrative and analytical work of considerable difficulty in the management of the County's official accounting records; manages and oversees the creation of the County’s financial statements and various audits, including the County’s annual financial audit, performs other related work as assigned.

Typical Duties

Plans, directs, manages, and supervises the work of professional staff assuring work is performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, laws and regulations, and other applicable regulatory guidelines
Leads and coordinates the preparation of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Arizona Expenditure Limit Report and manages the preparation of the notes and required supplemental information for the annual financial reports
Manages the annual audit of the annual financial reports, including working with contracted support and assigning staff to ensure timely and accurate completion
Designs and prepares financial reports, schedules, and statements as required to demonstrate financial conditions, compliance with legal and regulatory provisions, and reconciliation of accounting transactions and data
Develops and coordinates responses to internal and external accounting audit findings and recommends corrective action to the Chief Financial Officer. Ensures corrective action is taken regarding these responses
Oversees grant and federal award compliance with regulations and contractual requirements. Coordinates the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)
Keeps current with (GASB) pronouncements. Coordinates and manages the implementation of new GASB standards and provides related technical assistance to other County departments
Manages general, subsidiary ledgers and accounting systems, monthly and annual closings, trial balances, capital assets, project accounting, grant financial management, and financial reporting
Mitigates financial risk by establishing and enforcing strong internal controls to prevent errors, fraud, and misstatements. Regularly evaluates internal controls, policies, and procedures and recommends revisions in response to changing circumstances
Preserves the fiscal integrity of the county's official accounting records through their accuracy, timeliness and adherence to accounting/auditing standards
Develops systems/procedures to monitor activity in the general ledger. Reviews and analyzes year-end account balances for accuracy and reasonableness
Develops and maintains the general ledger chart of accounts
Ensures compliance with all bond reporting requirements to maintain a strong bond rating
Prepares and reviews reports and analyses for management and other departments.
Evaluates assigned personnel for efficiency and effectiveness; initiates personnel actions of hiring, promotion, discipline, termination, training and development; resolves or refers personnel problems or grievances; directs and assigns work to employees that report to them; and provides technical support and guidance in their work activities
Advises county departments on proper accounting treatments, complex issues, and compliance with policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to sitting for computer work; working with and around other staff; working alone; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work,; vision acuity (near/ far) for computer work; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation with staff and customers; finger dexterity for typing/ 10-key.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; seven years of experience in government finance, accounting, financial statement preparation, or related field and four years of increasingly responsible accounting experience including one year of supervisory experience; OR, any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Public Accountant

This position is exempt from overtime

Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:

Principles and practices of governmental accounting and auditing, including the correct accounting treatment and pertinent federal, state, and local regulations
Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and SAS and other standard governmental rules and principles
Principles and practices of grant financial management
Comprehensive framework and development of internal controls
Other federal, state and local laws governing county financial activities
Financial, accounting, legal, budgeting, management, computer information systems principles and practices
Various reports, records and other documentation required to support County fiscal operations
Effective supervisory principles and techniques
Business English, the application of such to a variety of formats and styles, and editing principles and techniques

Working Knowledge Of

Principles and practices of public administration
Practices and techniques governmental purchasing
Practices and techniques of governmental budgeting
Principles and practices of positive supervision and organizational development

Skill In

Design and effective use of technology for financial management, analysis and reporting to working with auditors and other outside regulatory groups
Both written and oral communications for effective expression and clarity in task assignment
Analytical processes
Organization and decision-making
Workload management to effectively organize multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities to produce work products that are accurate and on time

Ability To

Learn the methods, procedures and policies of the Department as they pertain to the performance of the position
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all required reports, records and related accounting documentation.
Thoroughly research data and information to detect and resolve accounting discrepancies and inaccuracies.
Relate to individuals in a way that facilitates direct and practical communications.
Handle required mathematical calculations and communicate same to employees.
Maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Deal effectively with people at all levels.
Manage projects/programs ranging from moderate to highly complex in nature delivering results on time and within resource constraints.
Utilize computer technology for analysis and research.
Read and interpret various technical materials, ranging from moderate to complex terminology, associated with job functions.
Plan, organize, direct and review the work of professional associates and staff
Analyze, evaluate and interpret complex financial data
Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate policies and procedures
Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Follow written and verbal instructions

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)