Controller

Gulfshoresal; Portland (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

City of Portland seeks a Controller to oversee the City’s financial reporting, treasury, grants management, and capital asset accounting to ensure integrity of financial records and compliance with governmental standards.

The role directs accounting operations across all funds, upholds GAAP and GASB requirements, and guides staff with strong internal controls. Equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting across all City funds, including treasury activities, grant accounting and reporting, and capital asset management.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to accounting staff and support the Finance Director in maintaining strong internal controls and accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure GAAP and GASB compliance with applicable regulations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB standards

Leadership

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

The purpose of this position is to oversee the City’s financial reporting, treasury, grants management, and capital asset accounting functions to ensure the integrity of the City’s financial records and compliance with governmental accounting standards.

This position manages accounting operations across all City funds, including oversight of cash management and treasury activities, grant accounting and reporting, and capital asset management. The Controller ensures financial reporting complies with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

The position provides leadership and technical guidance to accounting staff and supports the Finance Director in maintaining strong internal controls and accurate financial reporting.

This position is subject to the City of Portland’s Background Investigation and Drug Testing Policy. New hires are required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States per Federal law.

THE CITY OF PORTLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Portland offers a generous benefits package that includes paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.Portland is a TMRS City at 7%, 2:1 match.Optional 457, Roth IRA and Cafeteria Plans available.

Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.