Controller

Pocatello Fire Department; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pocatello in Idaho seeks a Controller who reports to the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer to formulate, implement and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and ensure the integrity of the city's financial operations.

The Controller will develop and provide accurate financial reports for internal and external users in accordance with GAAP, oversee the annual external audit and the ACFR, and supervise accounting staff.

Job description

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2598403 Thispositionworksunderthe generalguidanceand direction of the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer to formulate, implement and enforce accounting policies, procedures, internal controls and ensure the integrity of the citys financial operations. The Controller works independently to develop and provide accurate and timely financial reports for both internal and external users in accordance with GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and professional standards. Theposition under theChief Financial Officer/Treasurer's direction isresponsiblefor preparationofdocumentsusedintheCitysannualexternalaudit, preparationoftheAnnual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and other financial reporting. This position is given wide latitude in performing the responsibilities and exercising independent professional judgement. This position supports accounting management, internal controls and financial reporting. Manages journal entries, reviews accounting information for accuracy, assists with budgets, forecasting and compliance. Works closely with the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer to ensure compliance with regulations and accounting guidelines. Oversee the accounting team, enforce internal controls, implement accounting policies, practices and procedures. Works closely with an external auditing team on completing the financial audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Manages accounting team work schedules. The job oversees the reconciliation of cash on a daily and monthly basis, and the Treasurers Report for Council meetings. The position oversees the development of the annual Service Level Report. This position assists with preparation of the city's annual budget and budget digest, including assisting with interfund and transfer charges, assisting in the development of salary projections, and training staff on the development of the projection report and presenting information required by City Council. The job requires attention to detail, the demonstrated ability to conduct detailed financial analysis and prepare periodic financial reports and projections, an attitude of cooperation, and the ability to work harmoniously with all levels of City employees, the general public and other organizations. This job reports to the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer and provides oversight to other staff in the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer's absence. The work is conducted in a general office environment with stable temperatures and a moderate level of noise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Controller is responsible for preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the summary schedules with the assistance of staff.
• Coordinates the conduct of the annual independent audit of the Citys financial records between the Citys staff and the independent auditor and resolves auditors requisitions. Plans and executes preparation of the annual comprehensive financial report as required by Government Accounting Standards Board and bondholder covenants. This process involves all year-end procedures for closing funds in preparation to complete the financial statements. May delegate selected funds to other finance department staff for preparation; the incumbent retains overall responsibility and imposes will on the final product.
• The Controller is responsible for all accountants, overseeing and assisting with their workloads, including but not limited to, training, cross-training and providing necessary support to all accountants within the Finance Department, under direction of the Chief Financial Officer /Treasurer. They also provide day-to-day supervision of the accounting clerks, including involvement in the hiring process, providing employee coaching and feedback, assigning of day-to-day and significant duties, input on disciplining and terminating employment; exercising independent judgment to irect others' work and having the authority to take corrective action; and, utilizing people skills to communicate, motivate and direct or oversee staff.
• Assists the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer in the development of the Citys budget, including building and maintaining the personnel budget database, compiling and analyzing financial data, creating reports for publication, and assisting in developing budget instructions and formats.
• Conducts detailed financial analysis of budgeted and actual citywide or departmental costs and revenues on behalf of city departments and/or other budget staff, including complex cash reconciliation for multi-fund/multibank accounts, creates interfund and transfer charges, creates budget worksheets (such as the budget digest) and financial information reports for the service level reports. Produces the salary projection report. They are also responsible for overseeing all bookkeeping and any audits under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer.
• Assists departments with budget preparation, analysis, and composition. Analyzes user and operational needs and business requirements in order to develop or modify budget and finance systems. Trains and supports Finance Department staff and assists departments wi