Comptroller - City of Chickasha

Listing Title:
City of Chickasha Comptroller 

Listing Description
The Comptroller must have solid communication, technology, analytical and supervisory skills. The Comptroller is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the City’s financial accounting and general ledger reporting in accordance with Modified Cash Basis of Accounting and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

This position is supervised directly by the Finance Director and exercises direct supervision of the Accounting Technician, and indirect supervision of the Accounts Payable Clerk and other Finance Department employees. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
•Oversee and review the general ledger and financial statements preparation for accuracy and completeness. Ensure timely completion of the month and fiscal year end closing.
•Supervise and coordinate the reconciliation of the City’s financial and general ledger accounts. Ensure all financial accounting requirements follow Modified Cash Basis of Accounting and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
•Will be expected to prepare Journal Entries, including Year End Adjusting Entries and Schedules.
•Assists Finance Director with annual budget preparation.
•Analyzes accounting and budget reports in order to evaluate budget related fiscal data, identify trends and problem areas, conduct budget and finance studies, and prepare reports.
•Prepare Financial Reports for Tax Increment Financing Districts. 
•Coordinate with Consulting Services as needed, including preparation and publication of Annual Financial Report.
•Respond to internal and external audit inquiries.
•Develop and maintain policies and procedures for financial accounting and general ledger accounting processes and internal controls.
•Manage and coordinate special projects to identify and correct financial and accounting issues. Implement current and new accounting policies and procedures as needed.


Minimum Qualifications
•Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Public Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Some experience in government budgeting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
•Extensive knowledge of municipal governmental accounting
•Extensive knowledge of Modified Cash Basis of Accounting and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
•Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail.
•Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
•Extensive skills with preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports.
•Proficient in accounting and general ledger systems preferably Incode.
•Ability to communicate in presentation and writing.
Physical requirements: 
oWork is typically indoors, subject to sitting, standing, walking, or using a telephone for extended periods of time;
oSubject to abnormal daily stress;
oRegular attendance at work is required;
oSubject to exposure to light and glare from a computer terminal;
oSubject to noise of a copying machine, ten-key, telephone or computer;
oSubject to working in a confined area in close proximity to others, with frequent interruptions;
oVision required to read and review written correspondence, reports, statistical and technical data, and computer screen, etc.;
oHearing and speech required to communicate clearly and distinctly in English, by telephone and in person within the confinement of a semi-noisy environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 

(Job) Location:
Chickasha Oklahoma 

Website Address (please do not delete the http://):
http://chickasha.gov

Contact Information -

Company/Municipality Name:
City of Chickasha 

Street Address
117 N 4th St, Chickasha, OK, 73018 

City
City of Chickasha 

State
Oklahoma 

Zip Code
73018 

Phone Number
4052226000 

Contact Job Title:
HR Director 

First Name
CITY 

Last Name
CHICKASHA 

Email Address
tracey.austin@chickasha.org

Listing Expiration Date:
06/01/2026