Municipal Controller & Financial Reporting Leader

US Lawns; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PERSI Retirement

Education Assistance

11 Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Job summary

The City of Pocatello seeks a Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting under the CFO/Treasurer. The role includes overseeing staff, ensuring internal controls, and coordinating the annual external audit.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in a relevant field, CPA/ CMA preferred, and extensive public finance experience. A Master’s degree is preferred. Benefits are extensive, and the team collaborates across City departments.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in public administration, accounting, business, or financial management.
• Master’s degree preferred for advancement and leadership responsibilities.
• Proficiency in GAAP and strong analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related schedules with staff support.
• Oversee accounting staff, provide coaching, and ensure internal controls.
• Assist in budget development, salary projections, and grant tracking.
• Conduct complex financial analyses and prepare citywide cost/revenue reports.
• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare for annual external audit.

Skills

Excel

Budgeting

Financial reporting

GAAP

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Business, or Financial Management

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Pocatello seeks a Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting under the CFO/Treasurer. The role includes overseeing staff, ensuring internal controls, and coordinating the annual external audit.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in a relevant field, CPA/ CMA preferred, and extensive public finance experience. A Master’s degree is preferred. Benefits are extensive, and the team collaborates across City departments.