Controller

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Controller

HIRING RANGE: $8,398 - $9,451 Monthly

New to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 Hours Paid Time Off Upon Hire

About the Position:
The City of Grand Junction is seeking a Controller to supervise, manage, and coordinate all accounting and financial reporting division programs, operations, and workflows within the Finance Department. The Controller will coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies, and oversee financial software systems across the City. This role provides solutions to technical accounting issues in addition to complex administrative support to the Deputy Finance Director.

About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.

What You'll Do:

Perform a variety of analytical duties in support of professional accounting functions.
Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating, through subordinate level staff.
Participate in the development and implementation of the goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs.
Manage and lead the preparation and submittal of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Coordinate the City's external audit.
Develop, administer, and monitor the components of the financial software system including account structure, internal controls, security, reporting, and integration with other software systems and compliance with accounting standards.
Assist other departments in analysis of financial transactions and reconciliations of subsystems to the general ledger.
Assess internal control environment, structure, and policies; review, develop, recommend, and implement internal financial policies, procedures, and controls.
Assist in the development and preparation of the City-wide budget.
Plan and research new accounting pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and legal requirements.
Assist with investments, debt management, and cash flow management.
Perform other duties and complete special projects as assigned.
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What We're Looking For:

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience, including two (2) years of management and administrative responsibility.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course work in accounting, finance, or other related fields.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a CPA certificate.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.

Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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