City Controller

Job Title: Controller
Location: Texas

CornerStone Professional Placement has partnered with a local government organization in their search for an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting functions. This position will oversee key accounting operations, financial close and reporting, audit coordination, internal controls, governmental accounting compliance, and financial systems while providing leadership and development to the accounting team.

We are seeking a hands-on financial leader with substantial governmental and fund accounting experience, strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards, and demonstrated success managing financial reporting, audits, internal controls, budgeting, and accounting teams.

Responsibilities:

• Direct accounting and general ledger functions, including fund accounting, cash and investment accounting, capital assets, debt accounting, grant accounting, and related activities.

• Lead monthly and annual financial close processes, including review of reconciliations, journal entries, fund balances, financial schedules, and significant variances.

• Direct preparation of annual financial statements and other required financial reports in accordance with applicable GAAP and GASB standards.

• Serve as the primary accounting lead for the annual external audit, coordinating schedules, audit requests, findings, and corrective actions.

• Supervise, coach, evaluate, and develop accounting and finance staff while establishing priorities, deadlines, cross-training, and coverage for essential functions.

• Design, document, monitor, and test internal controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll, procurement, financial systems, and financial reporting.

• Oversee accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions, including review of exceptions and higher-risk transactions.

• Oversee financial software and related systems, including configuration, account structure, user access, interfaces, data integrity, upgrades, vendor coordination, training, and process improvements.

• Oversee the financial components of grant administration, including budgets, expenditure tracking, drawdowns, reimbursements, reconciliations, and required reporting.

• Lead development and annual updates of the five-year capital plan, including project costs, schedules, funding sources, debt considerations, and future operating impacts.

• Support operating and capital budget development through financial results, forecasts, variance analysis, and financial guidance.

• Advise departments on accounting treatment, grants, capital projects, and financial reporting requirements.