Date Posted:

December 3, 2021

Salary:

$131,513 – $164,391 DOE/ DOQ

Description:

Plans, coordinates and administers the accounting, accounts payable, and payroll functions for the Finance Department which includes grants accounting, utility accounting, payroll administration and general city accounting; develops and implements accounting/payroll systems, procedures, and methods; oversees the preparation of all accounting/payroll reports; performs advanced accounting and payroll work; represents the City to management staff and external auditors. Essential Functions • Oversee all programs, services and activities in the day-to-day operation of the Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Payroll Divisions. Divisional functions include General, Grants and Utilities, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Police/Fire Retirement System, and Payroll Administration. • Direct and coordinate the maintenance of the City’s central accounting records, including general city accounting, grants, utility and other enterprise accounts; plan, maintain and implement financial controls and accounting/payroll procedures; implement policies and procedures for effective management and internal controls; design financial statement formats in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and legal requirements.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be an honest, collaborative, and confident leader with excellent supervisory skills, as well as a strong communicator able to write reports with clarity and verbally articulate fiscal concepts to all levels of audiences. The Controller will work with and supervise a solid team and should have a willingness to delegate, and be a mentor, willing and able to develop staff. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, but still able to see the bigger picture; a responsible steward for the community, City staff, and leadership, who aligns decisions in support of the goals and needs of the Pasadena residents. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in implementing efficiencies, allowing the Department to assist the organization in achieving its financial goals. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise and a solid track record in municipal finance and accounting. A background working with Tyler Munis ideal.

How to Apply:

For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Rev3-Pasadena-Controller.pdf. To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) at: https://koffassociates.com/controller-2/. Resumes should reflect titles, years and months of positions held. For additional information, please contact: Frank Rojas Phone: (510) 495-0448 Email: frojas@koffassociates.com Website: https://koffassociates.com/

Filing Deadline:

1/14/2022