Sfe- Controller

The Opportunity

Lead Beyond the Numbers:
Build Strong Systems, Develop Strong People, and Make a Lasting Impact! If you’re a strategic accounting leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact in local government, the City of Coppell may be the place for you. 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.

Join a resilient, forward‑thinking team that believes technology drives innovation, leadership exists at every level, and great service starts with strong relationships.

Regular attendance is an essential job function. This position generally works an 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, 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, financial reporting deadlines, system implementations, or other peak periods.

This opportunity is exempt and on Pay Grade #24. The full Pay Grade Range is shown for growth and development opportunities within the grade. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity.

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, with City support for approved training and exam costs, subject to City policy.
• 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 the 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 other 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 strong proficiency with financial systems, ERP systems, reporting tools, and office technology.

Abilities

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