Senior Municipal Comptroller: Finance & Audit Leader

City of St. Louis Park; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Louis Park seeks a seasoned finance leader to guide staff in accounting, budgeting, audit and financial reporting.

You will oversee all transactional cycles within the finance division, including accounts payable/receivable, cash management, and internal controls, and ensure GAAP and GASB compliance. You will prepare and review audit workpapers, supervise staff, coordinate the ACFR, and support long-range financial planning, capital improvements, and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Leadership and staff supervision experience in finance departments.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards and financial reporting.
• Ability to coordinate audits and prepare ACFR.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning.
• Familiarity with government accounting and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial accounting and reporting in accordance with GAAP and GASB.
• Provide management, coordination and oversight of all transactional cycles in the finance division (AP/AR, cash management, accounting, reporting, audit).
• Prepare and review audit work papers and coordinate ACFR preparation.
• Assist with budgeting, capital improvements, and long-range financial planning.
• Oversee fixed asset activities and ensure accuracy of fixed asset system.
• Supervise staff in accounting, AP/AR, and cash management; mentor and evaluate performance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Five years GAAP/GASB experience

One year supervisory experience

Tools

LOGIS

Job description

The City of St. Louis Park seeks a seasoned finance leader to guide staff in accounting, budgeting, audit and financial reporting.

You will oversee all transactional cycles within the finance division, including accounts payable/receivable, cash management, and internal controls, and ensure GAAP and GASB compliance. You will prepare and review audit workpapers, supervise staff, coordinate the ACFR, and support long-range financial planning, capital improvements, and forecasting.