Strategic City Comptroller & Finance Leader

City of Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residency Incentive

Alternative Work Schedule Options

Paid Volunteer Time-Off

Parental Leave

Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals

12 Paid Holidays

Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance

Wellness Programs and Activities

Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing E

Job summary

City of Des Moines is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee the Accounting division. You will supervise staff, coordinate audits, and guide financial reporting and controls for the City’s finances.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, extensive local government experience, and strong knowledge of government enterprise software. CPA is preferred and you will report to the Finance Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Extensive direct experience in local government finance operations.
• Significant experience with government enterprise accounting software.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable.
• CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the Accounting division’s structure, activities, and operations.
• Manage departmental work, projects and personnel within the Finance Department.
• Assist with strategic planning, policy development and data reporting for financial activities.
• Oversee, train and evaluate staff involved in accounting processes City-wide.
• Coordinate the City’s annual audit and support the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Revise auditing and accounting procedures and related systems as needed.
• Contribute to development of enterprise financial software applications for city transactions.
• Coordinate input of financial information from all City Departments and serve as a city-wide consultant for financial procedures.
• Supervise year-end adjustments and closing of accounting systems; perform reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial reporting

Staff supervision

Strategic planning

Data analysis & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Government enterprise accounting software

Job description

City of Des Moines is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee the Accounting division. You will supervise staff, coordinate audits, and guide financial reporting and controls for the City’s finances.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, extensive local government experience, and strong knowledge of government enterprise software. CPA is preferred and you will report to the Finance Director.