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Controller
City & Borough of Sitka Alaska —Sitka, AK
- $119,490.54 - $156,954.70 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- CPA
- Word processing
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays

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Controller

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska
Sitka, AK

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Job Details

Full-time
$119,490.54 - $156,954.70 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Business financial process improvement
Accounting systems
Computer operation
Financial close processing
Staff supervision
Preparation of internal financial performance reports
Internal controls
Confidential information handling
Microsoft Outlook
CPA
Audit report preparation
Word processing
Spreadsheets
Writing skills
ERP systems
Bachelor's degree in business
Financial statement analysis
Process improvement
External financial audit coordination
Accurate transaction records management
Accounts payable management
Bachelor's degree
Financial records management
GAAP
Financial regulatory audit coordination
Certified Management Accountant
Financial compliance audits
Labor contracts
Managing accounting teams
Overseeing payroll

Full Job Description

Thank you for considering employment with the City and Borough of Sitka. The following information is provided to give potential applicants awareness regarding the job.

If a range of pay is advertised, starting pay dependent on experience and qualifications aligned with job requirements.

Primary Purpose of Job & Essential Duties/Responsibilities

The City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) is recruiting for the position of Controller in its Finance Department and through this same recruitment is also prepared to consider exceptionally qualified applicants for the position of Finance Director. Every applicant who meets the minimum qualification for the Controller position will be evaluated for that role. Applicants who additionally meet the qualifications for the Finance Director position may be considered for either position, depending on the strength of the applicant pool and the needs of the department. A single application places you in consideration for both opportunities, and the short set of screening questions that are part of the application allows us to identify which position or positions fit your background. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Controller annualized salary: $119,490.54
Finance Director annualized salary: $156,954.70

Primary Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of this position is to manage and oversee all aspects of the accounting and financial reporting systems of CBS and to support preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements. In the absence of the Finance Director, this position may temporarily assume full responsibility for the duties of the Finance Director.

Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, the Controller exercises independent judgement and discretion as a professional with technical expertise to perform the position’s daily tasks and responsibilities within department established policies and procedures. This position directly supervises accounting, billing, accounts payable, and payroll staff.

The Controller acts in a confidential capacity to the Finance Director, Municipal Administrator, Assembly, and other department heads who formulate, determine, or effectuate management policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develops, implements and manages financial accounting system and procedures consistent with GAAP, GASB, and GAAFR
Develops, implements and manages an accounting and reporting system that will provide 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
Oversees and manages all preparations for the annual external CPA audit of the financial systems, internal controls, and financial statements of the CBS, to include preparation of audit workpapers, preparation of account reconciliations, preparation of account confirmations, preparation of fiscal year-end adjusting journal entries and subsequent year reversing entries, and coordination with auditors during on-site field work
Coordinates with external CPAs in preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Federal/State Single Audit Act Audit Report
Assists Finance Director with preparation of quarterly financial statements and ACFR and reviews trial balance reports of all funds
Prepares a wide variety of analysis and management reports as requested
Audits 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
Prepares timely reports for appropriate officials or agencies concerning scope of audits, financial conditions found, source and application of funds and recommendations for correction and/or improvement
Develops, coordinates and implements improved finance and accounting data processing

applications

Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of:

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncement,
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

Skills in:

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 analysis of 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

Ability to:

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 under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
Quickly learn and put to use newly acquired skills and knowledge

Minimum Qualifications & Other Job Requirements/Expectations

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in accounting or related field; or
Bachelor’s Degree in any business field which includes successfully completed coursework in financial accounting, managerial accounting, intermediate accounting, cost accounting, and auditing; and
7 years of experience in accounting, public sector preferred; and
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant in the State of Alaska, or Certified Public Accountant candidate preferred; or
Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work

Other Job Requirements or Expectations

Occasional requirement to attend evening Assembly meetings

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Working Conditions:

General office setting

Specific Physical Requirements:

Operating office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination using a computer and keyboard on a daily basis
Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time either in front of computer
Occasional bending, climbing, stooping, reaching, and twisting
Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull objects up 50 pounds with or without the assistance of proper equipment

General Physical Requirements:

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to communicate well with other employees and the general public
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to use a computer screen and process numeric data
Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a computer keyboard and access files
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to move about in an office environment

Please reach out to the City and Borough of Sitka Human Resources Office at the below information if you have any questions or concerns.

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