CLEARWATER – Division Controller

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Description
TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $85,696 – $94,265

Current recruitment is for our Public Works Department.

Under administrative direction, the Controller supervises, monitors, and performs financial and accounting work in the operation and direction of the City of Clearwater’s financial accounting systems and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Applies and implements principles, practices, and techniques of professional accounting to the creation, modification, installation, maintenance, and operation of government accounting systems to assure appropriate records of all financial transactions.
• Supervises, oversees, manages, and monitors the maintenance of all financial and budgetary records; ensures the accurate recordation, application, and presentation of financial and accounting data for the City and its departments.
• Oversees, mentors, and supervises payroll, purchasing, warehouse, and inventory control functions; provides direction and leadership for personnel performing work in these functions; monitors workflow and output ensuring accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
• Prepares, creates, and files annual and interim financial reports to management, regulatory agencies, and other interested parties; manages and monitors the debt portfolio for the City and handles debt service payments and outstanding bond issues.
• Assists, supports, and participates in the development, installation, and maintenance of internal control procedures which provide for the continued monitoring of expenditure and receipt transactions in all assigned activities.
• Interprets, reviews, and delivers accounts, reports, and records to management as required; provides verified financial and accounting information which accurately represents department status and overall City success.
• Scrutinizes records, transactions, entries, and statements for propriety and accuracy.
• Establishes, develops, and implements workflow models and control systems to improve quality and efficiency of operations; prepares and provides fixed asset reports and system reporting.
• Develops policy and standard operating procedures (SOP) and monitors staff adherence to city-wide policies and procedures and SOPs.
• Performs customer service and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State driver’s license is required.

Certified Public Accountant is preferred.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field PLUS four (4) years of professional accounting experience; two (2) years of responsible government accounting or auditing is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Supplemental Information:

Knowledge of:

• Professional accounting principles and practices of government financial operations
• Government accounting and budgeting practices
• Application of data processing to accounting systems and financial analysis
• Influence of law on governmental accounting
• Office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Personnel supervision, management, and oversight
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records
• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment

Skill in:

• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines
• Preparing and monitoring accounting statements and reports
• Analyzing and interpreting fiscal and accounting data
• Supporting payroll, budget, purchasing, inventory control, and computer systems staff
• Performing general office and clerical work
• Preparing accurate accounting reports and statements
• Establishing and maintaining strong office relationships
• Operating a computer and related software