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| Position: | | Deputy Comptroller |
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| Municipality: | | City of Norwalk |
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| Close Date: | | 3/4/2021 |
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Description:
CITY OF NORWALK
invites applications for
the position of: Deputy Comptroller
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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SALARY
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Hourly
$61.84 - $73.08
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Annually
$121,066.00 - $143,073.00
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OPENING DATE: 02/04/2021
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CLOSING DATE: 03/04/2021 11:59 PM
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
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Position Definition: Assists the Comptroller in planning, organizing and overseeing
the City’s general accounting system, treasury activities, payroll system,
investment program, and system of internal controls. Assists in
preparation of revenue and expenditure information for the Mayor, Board of
Estimate and Taxation, and the Common Council. Assists in performing
duties required of the Comptroller as prescribed by City Charter.
Example of Duties: Receives oral and written instructions
generally from the Comptroller and at times directly from the Chief
Financial Officer. Plans work according to fiscal year schedule.
Establishes priorities in organizing and supervising work in the
functional areas of accounting, accounts payable, payroll, financial
planning, grant accounting, financial and managerial reporting, and
treasury duties. Maintains and supervises the general accounting
system as prescribed by Charter, state and federal regulations and in
accordance with GAAP. Establishes and maintains systems of internal
controls related to payroll processing, Accounts Payable payments to
vendors and other parties, all cash movements including investments and
interactions with Pension Plan funds. Assists the Comptroller in the
following: coordinating revenue and expenditures of all City funds and
account groups; supervising and administering the City’s investment
program, including investment strategies for various funds; coordinating
investment and borrowing strategy with the Chief Financial Officer;
preparing narrative, statistical and technical information to assist in
executive fiscal decision making; providing cash management of City funds;
preparing financial information for bond offerings; attending legislative
and executive meetings as requested; conferring with banking and investment
personnel as needed; conferring with and reviewing the work products of
external auditors; supervising and training accounting and clerical staff;
administering personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements for
department employees. Reports work accomplished to the Comptroller
and the Chief Financial Officer.
Additional Duties: Assumes responsibility for the department in
the absence of the Comptroller. Provides fiscal consultation to the
Comptroller, Chief Financial Officer and City department heads.
Oversees the administration of City’s computerized Accounting system
and reconciliations with external data sources such as bank statements and
investment statements. Provides fiscal management of grants.
Assists appointed auditors by compiling necessary statistical and
related program information. Oversees contracted financial services.
Reviews technological methods and equipment to update as needed.
Sets up, monitors, and maintains systems of Internal Control.
Operates computer terminal and office equipment. Supervised By: Receives general supervision from the Comptroller
and at times directly from the Chief Financial Officer.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and
responsibilities. It is not all-inclusive of every task and
responsibility.
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Thorough knowledge
of GAAP, municipal accounting principles and practices, and GASB rules and
requirements. Excellent knowledge of Internal Controls design,
monitoring and maintenance. Knowledge of and experience in cash
management, debt and bonds, and investments important. Ability to
oversee and maintain a complex automated accounting system. Ability
to interpret and enforce Charter, state and federal regulations relative to
financial matters. Ability to prepare detailed financial information
in clear, concise and non-technical terms. Ability to deal
effectively with the City’s Financial Advisor, Bond Counsel, Auditors, Bank
Officials, and the public and staff members. Ability to train and
supervise professional and clerical staff members. Ability to utilize
data processing equipment.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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A Bachelor’s degree
in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or some closely related
field (a Master’s Degree in Accounting is strongly preferred, a Master’s
Degree in Business Administration is preferred), with eight years of
progressively responsible experience in Accounting or Financial Management,
including four years of experience in Government Accounting (or similar
experience in a Non-Profit), and two years of supervisory experience.
Experience as an Auditor or in Forensic Accounting, especially of
Government entities, is highly desirable.
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SPECIAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR
SUPPLEMENTAL
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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License or Certificate: CPA is preferred.
This position is a Grade 8.
Job #0098-01-2021 DEPUTY COMPTROLLER AB
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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