Comptroller

THE POSITION
The City of Auburn is seeking an approachable, proven
government finance professional that is qualified to serve as its
new Comptroller which will operate at a Department Head level
with knowledge of governmental accounting.
The City Comptroller should have strong technical experience
with financial/accounting systems with a background in Munis.
Must be able to work with all levels within the City including City
officials, service providers and consultants. Must have strong
leadership and communication skills with the ability to think
strategically and handle multiple business initiatives. The City
Comptroller should be able to prioritize functional knowledge
of accounting and financial management, purchasing and
procurement, risk management, debt issuance and management,
payroll/pension and information technology.
The City Comptroller plans, organizes and manages the
Accounting Office, provides accounting and financial reporting
services and manages the City’s accounting systems and
processes. Activities include establishing and maintaining
citywide accounting standards, processing and overseeing
transactions in the areas of accounts payable, accounts
receivable, payroll, human resources, general ledger, capital
assets and community development loans. Responsibilities
include managing and directing staff responsible for performing
centralized and decentralized accounting operations and
recommending and enforcing accounting policies, as well as
practices and procedures.
The City Comptroller reports directly to the City Manager and
is responsible for the leadership, management and operation of a
broad spectrum of functional areas.
• Prepares annual budget by meeting with the City Manager
and various department heads to review budget needs,
analyzes information provided and prepares related charts
and graphs;
• Plans, develops and implements policies and procedures
in accordance with laws and rules relative to accounting and
auditing procedures;
• Negotiates, approves and monitors purchasing contracts
with product vendors;
• Audits and keeps all claims, accounts and demands that
are lawful City charges;
• Develops and maintains a record keeping system showing
all appropriations, funds and expenditures, together with the
name of the claimant and amounts;
• Keeps a separate account for each department and special
funds;
• Maintains and preserves all contracts for the furnishing of
heat, light, telephone, supplies or other services;
• Keeps a record of all bonded indebtedness and other loans;
• Conducts the sale of bonds and notes;
• Subject to the provisions of Civil Service Law, certifies the
correctness of payrolls for the payment of salaries of officers
and employees paid from funds and delivers a certified
transcript to the City Manager as authorization for payment;
• Assures payroll records and reports are maintained and
filed;
• Submits statement of City finances to the City Manager in
a timely fashion;
• Prescribes approved methods and forms for financial
accounting and record keeping for all city officers;
• Certifies the availability of funds for all contracts, purchase
orders and other financial obligations incurred by the City;
• Provides for a system of encumbrances and maintains
records;
• Prepares annual budget for the Finance Department;
• Reviews and approves Federal and State aid claims;
• Reviews and submits Federal Financial Reporting for
federally funded grant programs and capital projects.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Auburn is looking for someone that can work
effectively with the City Manager, Mayor, City Councilors,
Department Heads and all levels of staff as needed to accomplish
goals and objectives.
• Supervises the activities of subordinate staff involved in
complex account keeping activities;
• Establish processes and procedures to encourage and obtain
professional development and high-quality work from staff.
• Time management skills and be proficient in computer
software, including the knowledge of Munis.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and
modern methods used in public fiscal administration,
including internal auditing, accounting and fiscal
management;
• Thorough knowledge of the State laws and regulations
which govern the practices and methods of public finance
and budgeting;
• Thorough knowledge of financial administration including
budgeting and reporting;
• Good knowledge of State and City purchasing regulations,
policies and practices;
• Good knowledge of office terminology, practices and
procedures;
• Good knowledge of State finance laws as they relate to
City government fiscal procedures;
• Working knowledge of bond markets;
• Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial and
statistical records, reports and financial statements;
• Ability to prepare and present complex oral and wrtten
reports clearly and concisely; Ability to plan and direct the
work of others;
• Ability to perform close, detailed work involving
considerable visual effort and strain;
• Good judgment;
• Position requires the Comptroller to work in the office
(this is not a remote position);
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the
position.
The minimum qualifications are to be determined by the
appointing authority at the time of appointment.
• Ability to perform close, detailed work involving
considerable visual effort and strain;
• Good judgment;
• Position requires the Comptroller to work in the office
(this is not a remote position);
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of
the position.
The minimum qualifications are to be determined by the
appointing authority at the time of appointment.
COMPENSATION
Compensation for this position is $100,000 – $120,000 DOE
and is in the exempt class. The City of Auburn provides a full
array of employee benefits including NYS Pension, health
insurance, dental and vision insurance, paid leave, and deferred
compensation plans.
While consideration may be given to individuals with
exceptional credentials, the City of Auburn desires a candidate
that is willing to commit to residing in or near the City of
Auburn.
TO APPLY
If interested in this rewarding opportunity, please visit our
website at www.auburnny.gov and apply online.
Send resumes to:
City Manager’s Office
24 South St.
Auburn, NY 13021
or
SLowe@AuburnNY.gov