Comptroller - Finance (1126) at Coconino County in Flagstaff, AZ

Under general direction performs professional accounting, administrative and analytical work of considerable difficulty in the management of the County's official accounting records; manages and oversees the creation of the County’s financial statements and various audits, including the County’s annual financial audit, performs other related work as assigned.

• Plans, directs, manages, and supervises the work of professional staff assuring work is performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, laws and regulations, and other applicable regulatory guidelines
• Leads and coordinates the preparation of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Arizona Expenditure Limit Report and manages the preparation of the notes and required supplemental information for the annual financial reports
• Manages the annual audit of the annual financial reports, including working with contracted support and assigning staff to ensure timely and accurate completion
• 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
• Develops and coordinates responses to internal and external accounting audit findings and recommends corrective action to the Chief Financial Officer. Ensures corrective action is taken regarding these responses
• Oversees grant and federal award compliance with regulations and contractual requirements. Coordinates the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)
• Keeps current with (GASB) pronouncements. Coordinates and manages the implementation of new GASB standards and provides related technical assistance to other County departments
• Manages general, subsidiary ledgers and accounting systems, monthly and annual closings, trial balances, capital assets, project accounting, grant financial management, and financial reporting
• Mitigates financial risk by establishing and enforcing strong internal controls to prevent errors, fraud, and misstatements. Regularly evaluates internal controls, policies, and procedures and recommends revisions in response to changing circumstances
• Preserves the fiscal integrity of the county's official accounting records through their accuracy, timeliness and adherence to accounting/auditing standards
• Develops systems/procedures to monitor activity in the general ledger. Reviews and analyzes year-end account balances for accuracy and reasonableness
• Develops and maintains the general ledger chart of accounts
• Ensures compliance with all bond reporting requirements to maintain a strong bond rating
• Prepares and reviews reports and analyses for management and other departments.
• Evaluates assigned personnel for efficiency and effectiveness; initiates personnel actions of hiring, promotion, discipline, termination, training and development; resolves or refers personnel problems or grievances; directs and assigns work to employees that report to them; and provides technical support and guidance in their work activities
• Advises county departments on proper accounting treatments, complex issues, and compliance with policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to sitting for computer work; working with and around other staff; working alone; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work,; vision acuity (near/ far) for computer work; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation with staff and customers; finger dexterity for typing/ 10-key. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; seven years of experience in government finance, accounting, financial statement preparation, or related field and four years of increasingly responsible accounting experience including one year of supervisory experience; OR, any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Public Accountant

This position is exempt from overtime

Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.Considerable knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of governmental accounting and auditing, including the correct accounting treatment and pertinent federal, state, and local regulations
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and SAS and other standard governmental rules and principles
• Principles and practices of grant financial management
• Comprehensive framework and development of internal controls
• Other federal, state and local laws governing county financial activities
• Financial, accounting, legal, budgeting, management, computer information systems principles and practices
• Various reports, records and other documentation required to support County fiscal operations
• Effective supervisory principles and techniques
• Business English, the application of such to a variety of formats and styles, and editing principles and techniques

Working knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration
• Practices and techniques governmental purchasing
• Practices and techniques of governmental budgeting
• Principles and practices of positive supervision and organizational development

Skill in:

• Design and effective use of technology for financial management, analysis and reporting to working with auditors and other outside regulatory groups
• Both written and oral communications for effective expression and clarity in task assignment
• Analytical processes
• Organization and decision-making
• Workload management to effectively organize multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities to produce work products that are accurate and on time

Ability To:

• Learn the methods, procedures and policies of the Department as they pertain to the performance of the position
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all required reports, records and related accounting documentation.
• Thoroughly research data and information to detect and resolve accounting discrepancies and inaccuracies.
• Relate to individuals in a way that facilitates direct and practical communications.
• Handle required mathematical calculations and communicate same to employees.
• Maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Deal effectively with people at all levels.
• Manage projects/programs ranging from moderate to highly complex in nature delivering results on time and within resource constraints.
• Utilize computer technology for analysis and research.
• Read and interpret various technical materials, ranging from moderate to complex terminology, associated with job functions.
• Plan, organize, direct and review the work of professional associates and staff
• Analyze, evaluate and interpret complex financial data
• Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate policies and procedures
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Follow written and verbal instructions

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply