The City of Iowa City is Now Accepting Applications

CITY CONTROLLER

Finance Department

Salary: $62,379.20 – $95,264.00 (Effective 7/6/2014)

One permanent full time position available

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Directs the operational, financial, and personnel activities of the accounting division. Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of support staff in the maintenance of accounting records, payroll processing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial reporting. Compiles financial reports and works with auditors in the completion of audits of City accounting records and procedure compliance. Directly supervises six to ten employees. Prepares and administers the accounting division annual budget. Plans, assigns, instructs, advises, and reviews the operations of support staff in processing payroll, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bond payables, grant accounting, escrows and benefits accounting. Compiles monthly financial, annual financial report and annual state reports; acts as a liaison to external auditors. Recommends, coordinates, and monitors modifications concerning mainframe and microcomputer financial application systems. Coordinates financial application systems and training. Monitors City’s financials; compiles information and document transactions. Evaluates, coordinates, and implements accounting procedures and policies with City departments and divisions. Oversees and implements internal audit programs and internal control policies and procedures. Monitors outstanding accounts receivable and implements collection procedures. Coordinates Housing Authority financial records and financial submissions to housing and urban development (HUD). Maintains City chart of accounts. Approves federal grant draw-downs based on expenditures. Prepares, files, and monitors required bond disclosures and notices; acts as City’s bond registrar and paying agent. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum education, experience and certification

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body required. Two years minimum experience in financial management required. A master’s degree from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body is preferred. Five years experience in governmental accounting or Certified Public Accountant is preferred. Two years supervisory experience preferred. Background check required.

City of Iowa City application must be received by 5PM, Friday, June 27, 2014, in Human Resources, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240.

To comply with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all persons hired will be required to provide verification of identity and employment eligibility per provisions of the Act.

The City of Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities and members of other protected classes are encouraged to apply. The City of Iowa City is a supporter of the National Career Readiness Certificate.