Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Controller (also considered for Finance Director)

Controller:
The primary purpose of this position is to manage and oversee all aspects of the accounting and financial reporting systems of the City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) and to support preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements. In the absence of the Finance Director, the Controller may temporarily assume full responsibility for the duties of the Finance Director. The Controller reports to the Finance Director and directly supervises accounting, billing, accounts payable, and payroll staff.

Annualized Salary – Controller: $
Annualized Salary – Finance Director: $

• Develop, implement and manage the financial accounting system and procedures consistent with GAAP, GASB, and GAAFR.
• Develop and manage an accounting and reporting system that provides accurate, timely and complete financial reporting and budget execution information to the Assembly, Administrator, Department Heads and users of such data who evaluate or audit the financial condition of the CBS.
• Oversee and manage all preparations for the annual external CPA audit of the financial systems, internal controls, and financial statements of the CBS, including preparation of audit work papers, account reconciliations, account confirmations, fiscal year‑end adjusting journal entries, subsequent year reversing entries, and coordination with auditors during on‑site field work.
• Coordinate with external CPAs in preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Federal/State Single Audit Act Audit Report.
• Assist the Finance Director with preparation of quarterly financial statements and ACFR, and review trial balance reports of all funds.
• Prepare a wide variety of analysis and management reports as requested.
• Audit accounts and records of receipts, expenditures, billings, debt financing, contracts, budget activities, cash and non‑cash assets, accounting entries, equipment and supply inventories, payroll and employee benefits.
• Prepare timely reports for appropriate officials or agencies concerning scope of audits, financial conditions found, source and application of funds and recommendations for correction or improvement.
• Develop, coordinate and implement improved finance and accounting data processing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Government Accounting and Auditing Financial Reporting (GAAFR) standards.
• Fund accounting, auditing and reporting concepts and requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of principles of effective office and personnel management.
• Operating a personal computer using standard software, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, and customized financial, accounting, and auditing/ERP software.
• Interpreting complex financial reports and records and analyzing financial data.
• Advanced data techniques using spreadsheet software and pivot table applications.
• Organizing and maintaining a wide variety of records and files, both paper and electronic with attention to detail.
• Organizing and prioritizing work.
• Managing financial records with meticulous attention to detail.
• Tracking and documenting complex financial transactions.
• Produce high quality work that has been self‑reviewed for accuracy.
• Recognize and maintain confidential information.
• Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non‑technical language.
• Interpret policies and collective bargaining agreements to effectively manage personnel.
• Apply new rules and pronouncements to work already in progress.
• Manage a consistent, periodic financial accounting and reporting cycle on both a soft‑close and hard‑close basis for a multi‑departmental entity.
• Understand and follow oral and written policies, procedures and instructions.
• Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructions.
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed…