Sfe- Controller

Lead Beyond the Numbers:
Build Strong Systems, Develop Strong People, and Make a Lasting Impact!

We’re seeking a collaborative and service‑oriented Controller to lead complex governmental accounting operations, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives while supporting a culture that values humility, innovation, accountability, and people‑centered leadership.

Lead complex governmental accounting operations, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives within the City of Coppell, ensuring compliance with public‑sector accounting standards and deadlines.

Regular attendance is essential. This position generally works 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work outside the normal schedule may be necessary during month‑end close, year‑end close, audit, ACFR preparation, budget support, bond/debt reporting deadlines, grant deadlines, system implementations, or other peak periods.

Exempt, Pay Grade #24. Salary determination is based on budget availability and candidate qualifications.

• Hiring Range: $100,452 - $123,044
• Min: $100,452 ($48.29)
• Mid: $123,044 ($59.16)
• Max: $145,635 ($70.02)

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of governmental accounting, fund accounting, municipal finance, or public‑sector audit experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory, management, or formal lead experience.
• Experience with month‑end close, year‑end close, annual audit, internal controls, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Public Funds Investment Act training is required if the employee serves as an Investment Officer.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, CGFO, CPFO, or CGFM is preferred; if not already certified, employee must obtain CGFO within 2 years of employment.
• ACFR preparation and GFOA submission experience.
• GASB implementation experience.
• Experience presenting financial information to leadership, Council, boards, or public groups.

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of governmental accounting, fund accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, audit preparation, and public‑sector accounting standards.
• Advanced knowledge of GASB standards and ability to research, interpret, and implement new accounting guidance.
• Strong knowledge of municipal government operations, City policies, procedures, ordinances, and administrative processes.
• Strong knowledge of ACFR preparation, audit coordination, month‑end close, year‑end close, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting best practices.
• Knowledge of grants, SEFA, Single Audit requirements, debt accounting, continuing disclosure support, treasury accounting, investments, fixed assets, capital projects, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash controls.

Skills

• Ability to prepare, review, and explain complex financial reports, schedules, reconciliations, analyses, and recommendations.
• Ability to communicate technical accounting concepts clearly to staff, departments, leadership, auditors, Council, boards, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, complex projects, competing priorities, and sensitive financial matters.
• Ability to lead process improvement, workflow redesign, automation, system implementation, and change management efforts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems, ERP systems, reporting tools, and office technology.

Abilities

• Lead accounting operations, supervise staff, assign work, evaluate performance, coach employees, and support employee development.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls while providing helpful, practical, and service‑oriented support to departments.
• Interpret complex financial data, accounting standards, contracts, agreements, statutes, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Use systems thinking to understand how accounting processes, people, technology, policies, and service delivery are connected.

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