JOB TITLE
Controller
COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION
City of Unalaska
SALARY RANGE
$80,553.62 - $104,702.31
RELOCATION REQUIRED
Yes
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION
Exempt; salary
CLOSING DATE
The position is "open until filled"
WEBSITE
https://www.ci.unalaska.ak.us/hr/page/employment-application-forms
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The City of Unalaska is located in the number one commercial fishing port in the United States,
the International Port of Dutch Harbor. Unalaska, Alaska is a coastal community located in the
Eastern Aleutian Islands with a multi-cultural population of approximately 4,000 full-time
residents an
PRIMARY DUTIES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for the operations and management
of the City of Unalaska’s receivables; payables; payroll accounts; revenue analysis and financial
functions. The position also assists the Finance Director with general accounting functions for
the department. The position has direct supervision over the Senior Accountants of the Accounts
Receivable and Accounts Payables divisions of the Finance Department.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Demonstrated and advanced knowledge of the
principles, concepts, theories, and practices of current governmental accounting. Ability to
communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental
agencies, City officials, and the general public; ability to conduct necessary research and compile
comprehensive reports. Experience with the development of utility rates and performance
measures. Considerable knowledge of internal control procedures and management information
systems, of financial software programs, preferably MUNIS or any Tyler Technologies software
products, and their applications, of comprehensive, integrated financial management information
systems, public finance, and fiscal planning, and of accounts receivable and payable functions.
Working knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and reporting systems. Knowledge of the
principles and practices of employment supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university with a degree in accounting, public administration or business administration.
Minimum of 3 years of professional government experience, 5 years preferred. Minimum of 3
years of supervisory level experience, preferably in an accounting and or finance
environment. CPA license and/or CPFO, CGFM, CMA, CGFO, CIA certifications
preferred. Other combinations of education and experience providing the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
CONTACT AND OTHER INFORMATION
LICENSES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have, or be able to obtain, an Alaska Driver’s License within 90 days of hire
• Ability to pass all required pre-employment testing i.e. Criminal background and History,
drug testing
• Must be eligible to work in the US; requirements by Federal Law if hired must complete
employment eligibility verification form (I-9)
BENEFITS & SALARY:
• Up to a $10,000 Hiring Bonus
• Up to a $10,000 Relocation Assistance
• Annual Airfare Allowance is $2,000, after the first year of employment
• Medical & Dental Insurance - premium 100% employer paid (employee & dependents).
• 100% employer-paid Life-flight Insurance (employee & dependents)
• Personal Leave Accrual starting at 16 hours a month
• 9 paid Holidays and 4 floating Holidays per year
• Eligible for Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement
• Eligible for 457 Plans with MissionSquare or Mutual of America
• City Owned Employee Housing is available for rent
TO APPLY:
Submit a City of Unalaska Employment Application. The application and other necessary forms
are available at Unalaska City Hall, Department of Administration, 43 Raven Way, Unalaska; or
by downloading on the city website at Application Forms Page. Return completed application to
City of Unalaska, Administration Department, P.O. Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685; submit by
email to hr@ci.unalaska.ak.us; or send by fax to (907) 581-4469. Questions? Telephone (907)
581-1252
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Unalaska is an Employer of National Service and encourages AmeriCorps, Peace