CONTROLLER

This recruitment is open until the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been reviewed to establish a qualified candidate pool.

First review of applications will occur on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

Salary Range:

$106,864 - $143,198 Annual

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pay Increases occur in July
• 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.17% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for 16 hours of additional Paid Leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Financial Services / Administration

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Hybrid Telecommuting Option Available

Job Number:

RC#901718

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to manage, direct and supervise the activities of the Accounting Division; to perform a variety of highly complex professional accounting work; and to provide complex staff assistance to the Financial Services Director.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate the preparation of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which includes responding to technical questions and issues from the external auditors and City accounting staff.
• Completes submission of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report to the Government Finance Officers Association
• Interprets and implements new accounting standards and ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; Federal, state and local laws; codes; and regulations applied to municipal accounting such as debt covenants.
• Reviews accounting activities, transactions, and reconciliations, and initiates and/or implements corrective actions to resolve discrepancies and correct errors.
• Prepare the Section budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer the approved budget.
• Monitor the City's financial condition; analyze financial statements; keep abreast of financial market activities; prepare reports and make recommendations regarding the City's finances; supervise the City's cash management and investment activities; invest the City's temporarily idle cash; administer the City's chart of accounts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires five (5) years of experience in government financial and accounting administration, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Requires Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or a degree related to the core functions of this position. A master’s degree is preferred.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

Possession of, or required to obtain withing twenty-four (24) months a certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors’ Association (TSA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.