Deputy Comptroller

General Statement of Duties:

Manages the day-to-day administration of the Town's financial and accounting functions, inclusive of accounts payable, general ledger, and financial reporting. Assumes the duties of the Comptroller in their absence.

Is responsible for the proper monthly and annual closing of funds and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Federal and State Compliance Reports (Single Audit) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Serves as backup to the Comptroller for all departmental functions, including strategic financial planning, accounting, financial policies/procedures, audit, budget, debt administration, risk management, and Treasury.

Supervises the accounts payable functions and staff.

Counsels and instructs Department Heads and Managers on properly handling accounting and financial matters.

Plans and organizes work according to a fiscal year schedule and established standard procedures.

Performs periodic maintenance of Enterprise ERP (formerly MUNIS) functions during off-hours.

Oversees and maintains separate account ledgers and transfers data to the general ledger.

Performs reconciliations and analysis of the General Ledger accounts.

Creates and maintains accounting records for special projects, grants, and related fiscal events.

Assists with the preparation of the annual Official Statement and the annual financings for Capital Projects.

Sets up and maintains the Chart of Accounts, verifying proper budgetary coding including the receipting of revenues and recording of complex grants.

Coordinates with the Budget and Systems Director regarding the preparation and input of budget information.

Participates in budget workshops and adoption meetings as required.

Develops training and information opportunities for financial reporting and record-keeping procedures.

Serves as primary contact for assigned Enterprise ERP system vendors and acts as liaison between departments, the IT Department and Enterprise ERP on various accounting issues, including security permissions, upgrades and problem solving.

Prepares statistical and narrative reports for federal and state agencies.

Recommends applications to improve accounting systems and procedures.

Supports Town policies and philosophies.

Performs other related duties as required.

Experience and Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's Degree preferred.

Plus a minimum of eight (8) years of related financial and accounting experience including six (6) years of supervisory experience. Designation as a Certified Public Accountant desirable.