Controller

WORK LOCATION:      City Hall       401 S. Alamo BLVD                                                Marshall, TX
 WORK SCHEDULE:      Monday – Friday 8-5. This is not a 40-hour-per-week position. Additional hours are required as needed. FLSA:                                   Exempt 
REPORTS TO:                  Finance Director
 SUPERVISES:                    Accounts Payable and Procurement staff. DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Controller is responsible for the City's general ledger and month-end and year-end close, and works with the external auditors to prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit. This is a hands-on leadership role: the Controller prepares accounting work as needed and reviews and approves the work of others, supervises Accounts Payable and Procurement, participates in the annual budget process, provides backup for other Finance functions, and serves as acting Finance Director in the Director's absence.ESSENTIAL AND RELATED FUNCTION STATEMENTS:Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:General Ledger and Financial Reporting

• Maintains the general ledger and chart of accounts for all City funds; prepares journal entries as needed and reviews and approves all entries prepared by others. Entries prepared by the Controller are reviewed and approved by the Finance Director.
• Leads the month-end and year-end close.
• Prepares or reviews monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts; reconciles utility billing, municipal court, cash receipts, and payroll to the general ledger.
• Works with the auditors to prepare the ACFR; maintains capital assets and implements new GASB standards.

Audit and Internal Controls

• Serves as the City's primary contact for the external audit; works with the auditors to prepare the Single Audit and audit schedules, and resolves audit findings.
• Designs and monitors internal controls, including compensating controls where staffing limits segregation of duties.

Accounts Payable and Procurement

• Supervises Accounts Payable staff; approves disbursements and vendor changes; ensures compliance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act.
• Supervises procurement; ensures purchases comply with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252 and City purchasing policy; oversees bids, RFPs, and contracts.

Budget, Grants, Treasury, and Debt

• Participates in the annual budget process: prepares projections and revenue estimates, assists with budget documents, and monitors budget-to-actual results throughout the year.
• Performs grant accounting and serves as the finance liaison to FEMA and other agencies for reimbursements.
• Serves as an Investment Officer under the Public Funds Investment Act.

Leadership

• Serves as a leader within the Finance team and as acting Finance Director in the Director's absence.
• Provides backup for multiple roles in the Finance department with independent review of any work the Controller would normally review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of governmental fund accounting, generally accepted accounting principles, and GASB standards.
• Knowledge of audit, Single Audit, and internal control requirements.
• Working knowledge of municipal budgeting, public procurement, and Texas laws affecting municipal finance.
• Ability to perform hands-on accounting work and review the work of others with accuracy.
• Ability to lead and train staff and to cover other Finance functions.
• Ability to manage deadlines, work under pressure, and explain financial information clearly to staff, auditors, and elected officials.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with record retention laws.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with integrated accounting systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, and five (5) years of progressive accounting experience, including three (3) years in governmental accounting or auditing.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement or audit preparation.
• CPA or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must complete Public Funds Investment Act training upon designation as an Investment Officer.
• Must be able to be bonded.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Tasks are regularly performed in an office environment where the noise level varies.
• Limited exposure to extreme weather conditions and limited risk of injury.
• May have normal exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise.

NORMAL PROMOTION PATH FROM THIS CLASS:Any position that the individual is eligible and qualified for.