Deputy Controller, prov. - Controller's Office

Location: Rochester, NY

Agency/Dept.: Finance

About the role

This is a professional position involving responsibility for the preparation of financial reports and statements and the supervision of departmental staff in the conduct of various accounting functions performed by the Department of Finance - Office of the Controller. These functions include maintenance of an automated financial system, subsidiary ledgers, payroll operations, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Employees of this class work under general direction from the Controller with wide latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Direct supervision is exercised over a staff of professional accounting and clerical employees.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and statements
• Supervise departmental staff in accounting functions, including maintenance of an automated financial system, subsidiary ledgers, payroll operations, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Exercise direct supervision over professional accounting and clerical employees
• Perform related work as required

Requirements

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, or Finance, plus EITHER:

• Six (6) years of full-time paid experience in managerial or municipal fund accounting, including responsibility for the final preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and comprehensive financial analysis, three (3) years of which must have included the development and use of automated accounting systems AND three (3) years of which shall have involved supervision of accounting personnel
• Possession of a Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, or Finance plus five (5) years of experience as defined above, three (3) years of which must have involved the development and use of automated accounting systems AND three (3) years of which must have involved supervision of accounting personnel

NOTE: Certification as a Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the State of New York may be substituted for two (2) years of non-supervisory experience.

Pay

$107,410 - $148,681 annually