Senior City Controller Analyst – Financial Reporting & Ops

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking an Assistant City Controller III to lead specialized accounting procedures, prepare financial statements, and analyze reports. You will coordinate with departments to implement policies, monitor operations, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes process improvements, data analysis, and presenting insights to senior management. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and at least four years of accounting/auditing

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
• CPA or CIA designation is preferred.
• Four years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares interim and annual financial statements, schedules, reports and related work papers.
• Prepares, reviews and reconciles assigned weekly and/or monthly financial statements.
• Oversees financial record keeping and cost control systems.
• Supervises various complex accounting functions including financial analysis and financial statement preparation.
• Assists with audits or evaluations of operational procedures and financial practices to confirm adherence to laws, standards, and best practices.
• Gathers, analyzes, and interprets data related to operational performance, resource usage, and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & prioritization

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business Administration

CPA or CIA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

City of Houston is seeking an Assistant City Controller III to lead specialized accounting procedures, prepare financial statements, and analyze reports. You will coordinate with departments to implement policies, monitor operations, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes process improvements, data analysis, and presenting insights to senior management. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and at least four years of accounting/auditing