Deputy Comptroller

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso seeks a seasoned finance executive to oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, AR/AP, budgeting, and debt management. The role requires a BA/BS in accounting, business, or public administration, with at least six years of professional accounting experience and two years in a supervisory capacity.

Ability to manage grant activities, treasury functions, and ERP systems implementation will be essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business or public administration, finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, monitoring, and managing the City’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, capital assets, debt management, revenues, operating expenditures, and budget oversight.
• Provide support for grant management and treasury functions as needed, and assume decision-making authority in these areas when designated.
• Communicate and implement GAAP/GASB-compliant policies and procedures; oversee internal controls and periodic audits.
• Coordinate preparation of annual financial reports and liaise with external auditors; ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and bond covenants.
• Supervise assigned financial staff; enforce personnel policies and foster professional development.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business or public administration, finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

MOS Codes: None

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business or public administration, finance or a related field, and six (6) years of professional experience in accounting and financial management, including two (2) years of management or supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Required within two years of appointment is one of the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM); or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).

Under administrative direction, assist in developing, monitoring, and managing the City’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, capital assets, debt management, revenues, operating expenditures, and budget oversight. Provide support for grant management and treasury functions as needed, and assume decision-making authority in these areas when designated.

• Monitor the Office of the Comptroller’s budgets, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions; execute mid-year adjustments within delegated authority.
• Develop and maintain budget procedures, calendars, and reporting tools to enhance transparency and accountability. Manage the annual budget process for the Office of the Comptroller.
• Manage the annual debt service budget for all required funds.
• Research, draft, implement, and periodically update financial policies and procedures aligned with GAAP/GASB, City regulations, and internal audit recommendations.
• Design and test internal control frameworks for key processes (payroll, AP/AR, cash receipts, journal entries, reconciliations).
• Conduct policy training and ensure consistent adoption across financial operations.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including payroll, AP, AR, general ledger, period closings, reconciliations, and capital asset accounting.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management reports; ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial statements and disclosures.
• Coordinate preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other statutory/management reports; liaise with external auditors on schedules, notes, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, municipal ordinances, bond covenants, contracts, and procurement requirements when applicable.
• Manage or support annual financial and single audits; track audit findings and corrective actions.
• Identify financial risks; recommend mitigation strategies and process improvements.
• Champion improvements to ERP/financial systems, reporting automation, and data quality; partner with IT and operations to implement changes.
• Develop dashboards (e.g., variance, trends, KPIs) and analytical models to support decision-making.
• Standardize workflows and documentation to improve cycle times and controls.
• Serve as a senior advisor to the Deputy CFO/Comptroller and Deputy City Manager/ CFO on financial operations, policy, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with department directors to ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Represent the Office at meetings, committees, and Council presentations; respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and assist in all audits impacting OTC.
• Acting capacity: When designated, exercise decision-making authority on urgent matters related to grants (e.g., compliance, reporting, drawdowns) and treasury (e.g., cash management, banking, investments) to maintain continuity of operations.
• Coordinate closely with Grants and Treasury teams to resolve escalated issues, ensure adherence to policy, and document decisions made under acting authority.
• Supervise assigned financial staff (e.g., accounting operations leads and specialists); set goals, coach performance, and support professional development.
• Enforce personnel policies and maintain a fair, respectful work environment.

Foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

Note: This is an unclassified contract position.