Assistant Finance Director (Controller)
Company: City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Working Title of Vacant PositionAssistant Finance Director
(Controller)Job Type: Full TimePosting Type: PublicNumber of
Vacancies: 1Department: FINANCEDivision: FINANCERequisition Number:
2024036Number of hours worked per week: 40+Work Schedule: Monday -
Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Employees may be expected to work hours
in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to
short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. -
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.Work Site Location: Chesapeake,
VAPosition Driving Requirement: N - NeverPay Basis:
Semi-MonthlyAdvertised Salary: $110,000-$135,000; Dependent on
qualifications and experience.Job Description: Chesapeake's Finance
department is seeking an experienced and results-oriented
individual with a passion for accounting and financial management
to serve as Assistant Finance Director/Controller.The ideal
candidate will demonstrate the City of Chesapeake's C.A.R.E.S
(Courteous, Attentive, Responsive, Empowered, and Stewardship)
standards and value the City's Strategic Anchors:
- We make Chesapeake an exceptional place to live, learn, work,
farm and play.
- We provide outstanding service to Council, our community, our
customers, and each other.
- We will be fiscally responsible and sustainable.TYPICAL
TASKSFinancial Operations: Responsible for the City's accounting
operations and financial activities, including financial reporting,
internal controls, general ledger, year-end audit preparation, and
preparation of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
(ACFR). Responsible for directing the year-end and periodic close
processes and posting appropriations (operating & capital) approved
by City Council.Leadership: Leads the Financial Reporting Team of 7
accountants in central finance, establishing staffing standards,
organizing, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling,
disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination.Internal
Controls: Oversees adherence to, development of, and communication
about the City's financial internal controls while remaining
focused on internal customer service.Audit Preparation: Assists
external auditors with preparation for year-end external audit;
prepares and trains organization for competencies required for
external financial audit.Financial Statements: Directs the
compilation and review of monthly financial statements, work
papers, and financial records for the year-end and audit,
culminating in the City's ACFR.Administrative Support: Assists with
departmental administrative matters, including budget development,
administering expenditures, preparing routine and special reports,
and correspondence.Committee Representation: Represent the
department and/or City on committees involved in financial
procedures, internal controls, operations, management, and other
issues.Training & Development: Prepares the team for growth and
advancement opportunities by providing coaching, identifying
training needs, and advocating for resources; Identification of
City-wide financial knowledge gaps and developing and delivering
training.Compliance: Researches and reviews authoritative financial
accounting literature to ensure compliance and oversees
implementation of required changes.Financial System Integration:
Approves integrations to the City's financial system.Advisory Role:
Advises and consults with department heads, staff agencies,
individuals, and others on financial problems, strategies,
policies, procedures, and internal controls. Assists with pervasive
and novel issues to achieve resolution and long-term solutions,
requiring high-level problem-solving skills.Continuous Improvement:
Monitors and researches trends, new methodology and technology,
laws, rules, and City policies to maintain, develop, and enhance
financial processes.#Accountant, #CPA, #CertifiedPublicAccountant,
#Controller, #CPFOPM22Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires a bachelor's degree in
finance, accounting, or a related field.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In
addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this
class requires a minimum of six years of related, full-time
equivalent experience.SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Certified Public Accountant preferred; Certified Public Finance
Officer or Certified Government Financial Manager may be
required.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work
hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to
short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency
operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal
job duties.Job Open Date: 03/07/2024Open Until Filled: YesSpecial
Instructions to Applicants: Applications are being reviewed
continuously. Interested candidates should apply immediately If the
selected candidate does not have governmental accounting
experience, training will be provided via internal and external
coaching and training programsThe City of Chesapeake offers an
exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our for a full list of
benefits and employee perks.Please see linked for additional
information.PI58a1c2cd3051-31181-33658025
Keywords: City of Chesapeake Human Resources, Virginia Beach , Assistant Finance Director (Controller), Accounting, Auditing , Chesapeake, Virginia
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