NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Deputy Comptroller
City of Norwalk, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $145K/yr
8+ years expNEOGOV is a company that operates in the finance sector, and they are seeking a Deputy Comptroller to assist the Comptroller in overseeing the City’s accounting system and treasury activities. The role involves preparing financial information, maintaining internal controls, and supervising accounting staff.
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Responsibilities
Assists the Comptroller in planning, organizing and overseeing the City’s general accounting system, treasury activities, payroll system, investment program, and system of internal controls
Assists in preparation of revenue and expenditure information for the Mayor, Board of Estimate and Taxation, and the Common Council
Assists in performing duties required of the Comptroller as prescribed by City Charter
Receives oral and written instructions generally from the Comptroller and at times directly from the Chief Financial Officer
Plans work according to fiscal year schedule
Establishes priorities in organizing and supervising work in the functional areas of accounting, accounts payable, payroll, financial planning, grant accounting, financial and managerial reporting, and treasury duties
Maintains and supervises the general accounting system as prescribed by Charter, state and federal regulations and in accordance with GAAP
Establishes and maintains systems of internal controls related to payroll processing, Accounts Payable payments to vendors and other parties, all cash movements including investments and interactions with Pension Plan funds
Assists the Comptroller in the following: Coordinating revenue and expenditures of all City funds and account groups; supervising and administering the City’s investment program, including investment strategies for various funds; coordinating investment and borrowing strategy with the Chief Financial Officer; preparing narrative, statistical and technical information to assist in executive fiscal decision making; Providing cash management of City funds; Preparing financial information for bond offerings; attending legislative and executive meetings as requested; conferring with banking and investment personnel as needed; Conferring with and reviewing the work products of external auditors; supervising and training accounting and clerical staff; administering personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements for department employees
Reports work accomplished to the Comptroller and the Chief Financial Officer
Assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of the Comptroller
Provides fiscal consultation to the Comptroller, Chief Financial Officer and City department heads
Oversees the administration of City’s computerized Accounting system and reconciliations with external data sources such as bank statements and investment statements
Provides fiscal management of grants
Assists appointed auditors by compiling necessary statistical and related program information
Oversees contracted financial services
Reviews technological methods and equipment to update as needed
Sets up, monitors, and maintains systems of Internal Control
Operates computer terminal and office equipment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or some closely related field
Eight years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting or Financial Management, including four years of experience in Government Accounting (or similar experience in a Non-Profit)
Two years of supervisory experience
Thorough knowledge of GAAP, municipal accounting principles and practices, and GASB rules and requirements
Excellent knowledge of Internal Controls design, monitoring and maintenance
Knowledge of and experience in cash management, debt and bonds, and investments
Ability to oversee and maintain a complex automated accounting system
Ability to interpret and enforce Charter, state and federal regulations relative to financial matters
Ability to prepare detailed financial information in clear, concise and non-technical terms
Ability to deal effectively with the City's Financial Advisor, Bond Counsel, Auditors, Bank Officials, and the public and staff members
Ability to train and supervise professional and clerical staff members
Ability to utilize data processing equipment
Preferred
Master's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration is strongly preferred
Experience as an Auditor or in Forensic Accounting, especially of Government entities, is highly desirable
CPA is preferred
Benefits
Managed Health Care Program
Participation in 401A Retirement Account
Life Insurance
Dental Coverage
Deferred Compensation Plan
Vacation
Holiday and Sick Time
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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