Comptroller

Comptroller

The Comptroller is responsible for the overall integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the City's accounting and financial reporting functions. This position provides leadership and oversight for general ledger accounting, fund accounting, grant and capital project accounting, accounts payable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and the monthly and annual close processes. The Comptroller serves as the City's principal accounting resource and is responsible for maintaining a strong system of internal controls, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and coordinating the annual external audit and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

The position leads and develops Accounting Division staff, establishes expectations and deadlines, monitors performance and work quality, promotes cross-training and continuity of operations, and continuously evaluates opportunities to strengthen accounting processes and controls.

Budgetary Responsibilities Maintains a working knowledge of the City's annual operating budget and Capital Improvement Program and understands the relationship between budgetary and financial accounting. Develops and monitors the Accounting Division operating budget and assists with financial analysis necessary to support Citywide budgeting and forecasting.

Strategic Alignment through these responsibilities, the Comptroller contributes to a financially responsible, accountable, efficient, and high-performing organization while supporting the City's ability to deliver sustainable services and achieve its long-term strategic priorities.

Accounting Operations & Financial Integrity

• Oversees the City's general ledger and ensures the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records across all funds.
• Directs fund accounting, grant accounting, capital project accounting, accounts payable, and other assigned accounting functions.
• Ensures timely completion and review of bank, balance sheet, subsidiary ledger, interfund, and other financial reconciliations.
• Reviews significant or complex journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and accounting transactions.
• Oversees accounting for grants, capital projects, fixed assets, debt, leases, subscriptions, and other complex governmental accounting activities.
• Provides technical accounting guidance to City departments and Finance staff and assists in resolving complex accounting matters.

Monthly & Year-End Close

• Directs and ensures timely completion of monthly and fiscal year-end close processes.
• Establishes closing schedules, assigns responsibilities, monitors progress, and ensures deadlines are met.
• Reviews accounts and financial activity for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate period recognition before close is finalized.
• Ensures year-end schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and adjusting entries are complete and audit-ready.

Financial Reporting, ACFR & Audit

• Oversees preparation and production of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and related financial statements.
• Coordinates the annual external financial audit, including preparation of schedules, assignment of responsibilities, timely response to auditor requests, resolution of issues, and completion of required filings.
• Coordinates financial reporting for component units and assists with required annual financial statements and grant reports.
• Prepares or reviews required reports for TCEQ, the Texas Water Development Board, GFOA, and other regulatory or governmental agencies.
• Prepares, submits, and reviews financial reports and analyses as required by City management, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Develops, documents, monitors, and continuously improves internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Identifies accounting, reconciliation, reporting, or control deficiencies and ensures appropriate corrective action is taken.
• Develops accounting procedures for new programs, funds, transactions, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors changes in GAAP, GASB standards,…