Controller Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanantoniotx/jobs/newprint/4832099) Apply  Controller Salary $115,109.02 - $173,992.52 Annually Location 78205, TX Job Type 4C Full-Time Job Number 2025-00772 Department Finance Opening Date 02/14/2025 Closing Date 3/2/2025 11:59 PM Central Grant Funded No FLSA Status Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Summary Under administrative direction, is responsible for performing highly complex and technical accounting, financial reporting and administrative work with the full responsibility for accounting activities and functions related to the Financial Reporting and General Ledger sections (Controller's Office) of the Finance Department. Working conditions are in an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. Work Location 100 W Houston Street San Antonio, TX 78205 Work Schedule Monday - Friday 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM Essential Job Functions + Oversees and coordinates all activities and functions for areas of responsibility to include general ledger, financial reporting, fixed assets, capital projects, self-insurance, and federal and state grants. + Establishes, maintains and drives continuous improvement of internal accounting and administrative controls for the safeguarding of the City's assets. + Establishes and ensures compliance with the City's financial policies and procedures. + Directs the timely and effective month-end and year-end closing processes of financial information resulting with the highest level of quality and reliability. + Coordinates and develops quarterly and annual financial reports, to include the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report in compliance with governmental accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards as well as federal and state grantor requirements. + Coordinates and develops monthly financial reporting, monthly and quarterly regulatory filings and reporting, and other required management reports. + Coordinates audits, to include the annual audit, and develops and schedules outside auditor activities. + Acts as a resource to and liaison between City Departments within COSA as well as external contacts. + Provides technical guidance and direction. + Coordinates the completion of accounting projects as directed by the Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Chief Financial Officer/Director or designee. + Coordinates the duties and responsibilities of Section Managers to ensure distribution of workload. + Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines, including conversations and listening or communicating by various other means. + Works closely with the Fiscal Operations Administrator to define Standard Operating Procedures, Service Level Agreements, and process improvement initiatives. + Assists in the preparation of the department's operating budget, using office equipment. + Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Job Requirements + Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university + Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or obtain certification within two (2) years of hire. + Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible accounting experience with Financial Statement preparation, including three (3) years of supervisory responsibility over professional accounting staff OR + Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university + Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) or obtain certification within three (3) years of hire. + Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible accounting experience with Financial Statement preparation, including three (3) years of supervisory responsibility over professional accounting staff OR + Master's Degree with a focus in Accounting + Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible accounting experience with Financial Statement preparation, including four (4) years of supervisory responsibility over professional accounting staff Applicant Information + Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. + Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. + Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. + If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting. + Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. + Knowledge of government/fund accounting. + Knowledge of management procedures and techniques. + Knowledge of financial budget procedures. + Knowledge of Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards - 2 CFR Part 200 + Skill to prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report. + Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs. + Ability to meet aggressive deadlines and manage multiple priorities. + Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. + Ability to prepare clear and concise reports. + Ability to direct and manage staff of accounting professionals and administrative staff. + Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making. + Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations. + Ability to work primarily in an office environment. Benefits Information The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio: http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee\_information/benefits/index.asp Note: + Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. + Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link. Additional Information The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Hr/About/ContactUs?sendto=HR) so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.