JOB TITLE

Controller

COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION

Ketchikan Gateway Borough

SALARY RANGE

$98,571.20-$109,387.20 starting salary DOQ

RELOCATION REQUIRED

Yes

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION

Exempt; salary

CLOSING DATE

The position is "open until filled"

WEBSITE

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kgbak

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Finance Director, implements & maintains accounting systems, procedures and controls for payment of all Borough obligations, ensures compliance with applicable federal/state laws &regulations, and provides accounting and compliance support for all Borough Departments.

PRIMARY DUTIES

  • Work under the direct supervision of the Finance Director. Extensive leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. May review and analyze confidential Borough issues and/or prepare confidential reports.
  • Serve as acting Finance Director when Director is absent or unavailable. Attend management meetings when Director is absent or unavailable.
  • Work with outside contractors to ensure timely completion of audit and publication of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
  • Assist Finance Director in the preparation of the annual Borough-wide budget and Finance Department budget. Supervise the compilation of the budget.
  • Assist Finance Director in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Oversee the production of the Annual Report, ensuring compliance with GASB standards.
  • Assist the Finance Director with Implementation and continued reporting requirements of all applicable GASB pronouncements.
  • Regularly use advanced features of Excel to generate annual and interim financial reports, to perform high-level analysis, and for complex problem solving.
  • Regularly apply comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting and Auditing Financial Reporting (GAAFR) standards.
  • Prepare a wide variety of analysis and management reports as requested.
  • In close cooperation with the Accounting Supervisor, ensure that the Borough’s  internal accounting controls adequately safeguard assets, and properly records all financial transactions in the general ledger.
  • Approve all adjusting journal entries on a Borough-wide basis. Review and assist with preparation of general ledger journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly grant reports and reimbursement requests and submit them to state, federal and other agencies as required. Work with department heads or project managers to ensure progress reports are timely submitted.
  • Responsible for preparation and review of an inventory of Borough fixed assets, including capital assets. Prepares associated schedule of depreciation on an annual basis.
  • Assist Finance Director with identifying, reviewing, updating, recommending and developing department policies and procedural changes.
  • Review reconciliations of financial statements; determine Inconsistencies or errors and direct corrections.

QUALIFICATIONS

LICENSES:

  • Valid State of Alaska driver's license.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Five years of progressive professional accounting work experience.
  • Advanced Excel skills required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent, Masters preferred.
  • CPA License preferred.
  • Five years of accounting, auditing, and financial management experience.
  • Two years supervisory experience in accounting.
  • Familiarity with applicable GASB reporting requirements.

Any combination of related education and/or related experience will be considered if the candidate possesses the demonstrated ability.

CONTACT AND OTHER INFORMATION

Melissa Hanis, hr@kgbak.us