City of Omaha · 15 hours ago
City Comptroller
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$131K/yr - $188K/yr
10+ years expCity of Omaha is seeking a City Comptroller to manage the Finance department and oversee accounting and financial reporting functions. The role involves establishing financial policies, managing City funds, and ensuring compliance with regulations while leading a team of professionals.
CommunitiesGovernmentPublic Relations
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversees the preparation of the department's and City's annual operating budget and the six-year capital improvement plan
Acts as general accountant for the City and supervises and participates in maintaining a complete set of financial transactions involving the City
Establishes, monitors and enforces an internal control structure to ensure compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), state statutes, city ordinances and any external legal controls and requirements
Establishes policies and procedures for the functional side of the City’s financial system
Plans and coordinates the implementation of financial software systems
Oversees the annual audit and the timely production of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, quarterly financial reports, and other specialty financial reports. Serves as primary point of contact with the external financial auditor
Represents the Finance Department and makes presentations to the Finance Committee, Mayor's Office, City Council, other public bodies, and the public
Analyzes and records significant or complex transactions in the City’s financial ledgers
Prepares bond prospectuses and special financial reports relating to the sale of bonds and processes special assessment programs
Manages and supervises all work related to the City’s long-term debt program. This includes the financial analysis and structuring for new debt, preparation of bond prospectuses consistent with all federal and state requirements, coordination with consultants, accountants, bond counsel, other attorneys, and staff in connection with the sale of bonds
Reviews all sanitary improvement district’s development applications, specifically analyzing the financing of the proposed infrastructure
Oversees the work of employees in all divisions of the Finance Department
Assists other departments with budgetary, grant, and other financial matters, ensuring that federal, state, and city laws, and regulations are observed
Maintains a current list of City personal and real property and administers the City's risk management self-insurance program
Reviews all claims, bills, and accounts involving the City
Prepares and presents regular financial reports, projections and analysis of City funds
Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Ten (10) years of experience in governmental accounting work
Four (4) years of experience in a supervisory capacity
Five (5) years of experience in managing all aspects of capital project financing including analyzing the debt structure, preparing offering documents, managing all post issuance compliance requirements, analyzing current debt and identifying refunding candidates, prepare rating agency presentations and managing Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) continuing disclosure reporting requirements
Knowledge of accounting principles and techniques and the ability to apply and adapt established accounting methods to large complex government organizations
Knowledge of the theories and practices of large-scale governmental accounting investments and sound financial management
Knowledge of the principles of public administration with particular reference to municipal finance administration, including budget preparation and contract negotiation
Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
Knowledge of modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of governmental accounting and public finance administration
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, Federal Regulations, and City policies and procedures
Skill in reading and interpreting complex documents, including budgets, audit reports and government documents
Skill in independently performing complex accounting and financial analyses and preparing accurate financial and statistical reports
Ability to analyze fiscal issues and to prepare reports and recommendations based on such analyses
Ability to preside over an assembly involved with the administration of several municipal funds
Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of several professional and clerical personnel
Ability to understand written or oral instructions
Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
Ability to collaborate with various departments and divisions to enhance automated systems
Ability to exercise objective judgement in the analysis, interpretations and reporting of research findings
Ability to maintain honesty, integrity, and confidentiality, in adherence to the fundamental principles of ethical behavior for financial personnel
Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight time constraints to produce high-quality work
Ability to set priorities for oneself and others while concurrently working on multiple projects
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and with members of the general public
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
Ability to sit continuously; to stand, walk, or type frequently; and to reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull, or lift occasionally
Ability to use up to ten (10) pounds of force to move objects occasionally
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant
MBA degree
Benefits
Forty-hour work week.
Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays.
Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family.
Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more.
Company
City of Omaha
City of Omaha is a government organization that provides utilities, permits, and development services for businesses and residents.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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