CITY OF FLINT Position Description

Class Title: Controller Job Code Number: 33-D-212 Effective Date: 11/5/2009 Bargaining Unit: Exempt HI

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Accounting and supervision of accounting procedures of computerized accounting systems in Department of Finance in accordance with modern accounting principles and applicable legal requirements & laws Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Deputy Finance Director who gives administrative guidance and instruction.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Exercises supervision over employees engaged in a variety of tasks pertaining to the City's Finance and Accounting procedures; coordinates activities of different divisions of the Finance Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in planning, coordinating and directing the accounting activities of the Department of Finance for the City. 2. At the direction of the Deputy Finance Director, supervises the functions of Finance Department accounting such as payroll, accounting, retirement activities, internal auditing and budget. 3. Coordinates the development, design and implementation of computerized accounting systems for the Finance Department. 4. Assists in design of accounting procedures for all City financial functions as a means of affording Director of FInance continuing detailed information concerning: 5. Costs of various City department and division functions and operations. 6. Audits or signs voucher checks, initiates voucher requests for payment, signs documents in the absence of the Deputy Finance Director. 7. Approves journal vouchers and initiates journal entries. 8. Advises the Director of Finance as to the performance of the City's cash management function. 9. Prepares special schedules and reports such as computing effective interest at the sale of City bonds. 10. Informs contract auditors regarding City accounting policies and procedures. 11. Provides guidance to department heads and other department officials on accounting matters. 12. Assists in the coordination of accounting procedures with activities of other departments. 13. Supervises employees in the use and operation of the financial automated system on micro and mainframe computers.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Bachelor of Science with major in Finance or Accounting. Master's Degree, CPA, CMA or CIA preferred. 2. Four (4) years full time paid supervisory work experience in commercial, public, or governmental accounting. 3. Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures as applied to commercial, cost budgetary and encumbrance accounting. 4. Knowledge of the statutes, ordinances, resolution and policies applicable to budgetary activities. 5. Working knowledge of budgetary and fund accounting principles and practices. 6. Ability to develop and maintain data processing methods and procedures for processing basic accounting data. 7. Ability to design, monitor and maintain special accounting methods, procedures, policies, records and forms. 8. Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public, department heads, outside officials and others. 9. Ability to meet the physical, mental and visual standards of the job.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver's License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.