Assistant Controller - Accounting Job Fort Lauderdale area,Florida USA,Accounting

Position: Assistant Controller - Central Accounting

The employee in this role supervises and participates in the operations within the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division by maintaining important control accounts and preparing or supervising the preparation of financial reports. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the Controller with financial reporting, management of projects, employee relations matters, systems and database support to the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division.

Supervision of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division functions includes payroll, accounts payable and central accounting.

This is a classified position covered by the Personnel Rules.

This is a Management Category II position which includes eight (8) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $340/month.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

Provides daily supervision, guidance, feedback, and training to the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division
Reviews work of the accountants and direct daily tasks related to year-end close, external auditing, and preparation of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
Directs and/or assists with various City-wide projects, including internal auditing, and accounting projects
Research, interprets, and implements new accounting standards
Interviews candidates for employment and recommends in the interest of the City, that eligible applicants hired and that employees be transferred, promoted, reassigned, disciplined or terminated; participates in the administration of collective bargaining agreements and in the adjustment of grievances
Supervises the maintenance of the general ledger, reviews and approves journal entries, determines proper accounting coding and provides technical assistance to staff as needed
Prepares various financial reports or financial analysis as requested
Assists with training on financial compliance; makes recommendations to resolve issues and improve procedures, processes and accountability related to financial matters throughout the City departments
Performs related work as required

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor degree with major course work in accounting.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting and other fiscal management experience,

Three (3) years in municipal accounting and auditing

Two (2) years supervisory experience.

A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the experience requirement noted in requirement #2 above; however, no substitution is allowed for the required governmental or supervisory experience.

To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Preferences

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Government Financial Officer (CGFO) designation
Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) designation

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