Controller

General Statement of Duties

Plans, organizes, implements and coordinates the accounting systems for Canyon County; performs related work as required.

Classification Summary

The principal function of an employee in this class is to plan, organize, implement and coordinate the central accounting systems, subsystems, and other financial controls; directs accounting, budgeting and financial management activities for Canyon County; County liaison for the annual audit. The work is performed under the supervision of the County Clerk, but considerable latitude is granted for the exercise of discretion, independent judgment and initiative with respect to matters of significance. This position provides direct supervision for Accountant and Auditing Supervisor and indirect supervision through subordinate supervisors. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

Examples of Work (Illustrative Only)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Plans, develops, organizes, implements and directs a central accounting system and sub-systems, with internal controls for the county and its agencies in a manner consistent with legal requirements and with generally accepted accounting practices and principles, including those promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);

· Responsible for assisting and coordinating with all County departments in the review of financial projections, internal controls and monitoring, budget proposals, cash flow and financial administration and reporting;

· Provides Clerk/Auditor/Recorder and the Board of County Commissioners with timely and informative financial reports, statements, special internal management studies, and other administrative information;

· Prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with GAAP and GASB pronouncements and ensures continued Certification of Excellence for Financial Reporting status for the County through compliance with changing standards;

· Forecasts revenue and fund balances, analyzing results, and making reports and recommendations to elected officials;

· Works with Clerk/Auditor/Recorder and the Chief Deputy to analyze forecast results and determine the appropriate response;

· Ensures that state and federal laws and requirements relating to accounting, finances, grant awards and budgeting are complied with;

· Keeps abreast of new fiscal concepts and techniques and recommends appropriate changes in terms of the accounting system and/or data processing applications;

· Assures accurate accounting for and costing of assets;

· Makes recommendations on payroll accounting policies and procedure to ensure that they are designed and maintained in a manner consistent with good internal control and financial management principles;

· Coordinates and fiscally administers and/or monitors bonded debt and lease revenue debt;

· Develops annual Canyon County budget for County Budget Officer (the Clerk/Auditor/Recorder);

· Maintains countywide budget documentation;

· Serves as a technical and administrative advisor to department heads on fiscal and administrative procedures, problems, and other financial matters;

· Supervises Accountant and Auditing Supervisor;

· Makes recommendations regarding fiscal policies, procedures, and problems;

· Directs and monitors the Tax Roll function in the Auditor’s Office;

· Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

· Performs other related duties as required.