City Controller

City of Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Dec 06, 2024
  • Salary: $8,140-$12,210/month USD
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Job Description

    Full-time position available with the Finance Department, Accounts Division located at 414 East 12th Street
    Salary Range: $8,140-$12,210/month
    Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Application Deadline Date: January 02, 2025


    Responsibilities

    • Establishes, implements, monitors and enforces an internal control structure.
    • Ensures that agencies are compliant with GASB, accounting practices, standards, and other external and legal controls and requirements.
    • Establishes reporting requirements and tracking criteria and standards for financial staff and managers.
    • Establishes policies and procedures for the functional side of the City's financial system.
    • Assists in establishing a framework and adopting policies for the organization.
    • Oversees the annual production of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), monthly financial reports, financial trends, and other requested specialty financial reports.
    • Approves standards, procedures, practices, and guidelines that impact functional and/or operational area(s) within the Controller's scope of responsibility and directs their implementation.
    • Analyzes and records significant and/or complex transactions in the City's financial ledgers.
    • Plans and coordinates implementation of computer and electronic systems to employ the latest technology.
    • Ensures that subordinates comply with established laws, ordinances and related regulations.
    • Prepares legislative initiatives to achieve maximum results for division activities.
    • Determines objectives and policies of the division to carry out priorities of the Director of Finance.
    • Performs related duties as required.



    Qualifications

    REQUIRES an accredited Master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or a related field, plus five (5) years of experience as a controller or auditor of a large public or private sector organization, including three (3) years as a supervisor; OR an accredited Bachelor's degree with major course work in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or a related field, plus seven (7) years of experience as a controller or auditor of a large public or private sector organization, including three (3) years as a supervisor. Must possess an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.


    Other Information

    URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

    Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

    In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

    Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

    The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
    For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
    Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

    If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

    The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

    The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

    If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Kansas City
    • City of Kansas City

    Kansas City, Missouri is a growing, world-class community of just over 500,000 residents that serves as the central hub for a thriving bi-state, 18-county metropolitan area of 2.5 million residents. The City is governed by a 13-member City Council and Mayor that appoint a City Manager to oversee a municipal organization with over 4,000 employees, 16 departments, and a total annual operating and capital budget exceeding $1 billion. A diverse and culturally rich community located at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, KC is known for its long traditions as the home of spectacular BBQ, jazz, beautiful boulevards, fountains, and parks. Kansas City boasts celebrated cultural traditions including jazz; theater, and history, including the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kansas City is also the proud home of professional sports teams including the ChiefsRoyals and Sporting KC, and has served as host of several NCAA tournaments over recent years. The City is generally recognized as one of the most livable cities in America and looks forward to showcasing our city on the national and world stage as host of the 2023 NFL Draft and the 2026 World Cup. The City of Kansas City, MO seeks to attract and retain a qualified and progressive workforce to provide high-quality services to Kansas City, MO residents and visitors.

    Be a part of the team that helps run our great city. View our current opportunities under Careers or click here: www.kcmo.gov/jobs to apply today.

     

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