Controller

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JOB TITLE: Controller DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Finance REPORTS TO: Finance Director SUMMARY: Under general administration of the Director of Finance, manage all accounting, payable and payroll functions. Oversees the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) program. Responsible for the implementation of new financial standards. Coordinates and works with the Division of Budget on budget-related matters and Finance Administration on debt and cash related matters. Work with City Management Staff to ensure· proper recording of transactions. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Develops the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Report of Federal Awards in compliance with GASB, GAAP, Federal and GFOA requirements. - Prepares the ACFR to a standard that obtains the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from GFOA. - Ensures that accounting activities are conducted and reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), GASB and Federal requirements. - Develops methods of recording financial information for the implementation of new financial reporting standards. - Acts as a liaison with the external auditors and Federal and State a...