City Of Cape Coral Hiring for Controller at Cape Coral, FL Full Time

Controller- City of Cape Coral, FL

Salary Range: $87,484.80 – $139,984.00

Why should you apply?

• City-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• Employee Health & Wellness Center for health care services
• 5 weeks PTO (sick & vacation)
• 11 paid holidays
• Pension Plan
• City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Optional Vision and Dental Plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• And much more!

What is the position?

Under the general direction of the Financial Services Director, manages a wide array of accounting functions including payroll, accounting, accounts payable and treasury. Develops and maintains internal control systems, policies, and procedures. Serves as a liaison between the department and auditors, outside fiscal agencies, the public and other city departments.

What will you be doing?

• Plans, directs, manages, and supervises the work of professional and clerical accounting staff assuring work is performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of the United States, departmental guidelines, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Designs and prepares financial reports, schedules, and statements as required to demonstrate financial conditions, compliance with legal and regulatory provisions, and reconciliation of accounting transactions and data.
• Manages the daily activities of the Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounting and Treasury Divisions.
• Manages the City’s general and subsidiary accounting ledgers and systems, monthly and annual closings, trials balances, property/inventory control, budget control, project accounting, grant financial management, and financial reporting.
• Develops responses to all internal and external accounting audit findings and recommends corrective action to the Financial Services Director. Ensures corrective action is taken regarding these responses.
• Coordinates annual and forecasted budget estimate for revenues and expenditures with managed divisions; analyzes divisional staffing and operating needs; monitors and approves divisional expenditures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What Education, Experience Licenses/Certifications do you need?

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in government finance, accounting, financial statement preparation, or related field.
• Five (5) years of supervisory and/or managerial level experience.
• Certified Government Financial Officer (CGFO) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

For a full job description, please visit our career page at:

www.capecoral.gov/careers

The City of Cape Coral is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $87,484.80 – $139,984.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

Experience:

• govt finance, accounting, financial statement preparation: 7 years (Required)
• supervisory: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location