Financial Reporting Coordinator

About the Role

The City of Fort Worth, one of the fastest-growing large cities in the U.S., is seeking a Financial Reporting Coordinator to join the Financial Management Services Department's Accounting and Financial Reporting Division. This role is crucial in safeguarding the City's assets, ensuring accurate financial transactions, and maintaining compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The division is responsible for publishing internal and external financial reports, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Monthly Financial Report.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a staff of two Sr. Financial Reporting Analysts, including work prioritization, performance evaluations, training, policy adherence, and hiring/disciplinary decisions.
• Assists in researching, documenting, and implementing accounting treatments for non-routine transactions and new accounting pronouncements.
• Coordinates the annual independent audit of the City's financial statements, supports external auditors, and manages audit timelines.
• Assists in preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in accordance with GAAP and GFOA award program requirements.
• Establishes and documents policies and procedures for year-end close and financial audits, ensures compliance, and recommends improvements.
• Serves as the Finance Department's subject matter expert on accounting, reporting, and financial software implementation, interpreting policies and analyzing financial trends.
• Coordinates accounting/financial projects within and outside the department, ensuring adherence to schedules and preparing related reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in accounting.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting/auditing.
• Two (2) years of financial reporting responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and coordinating an independent external audit at a local government.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Experience with PeopleSoft ERP software.
• Two years of administrative and supervisory experience.

Pay

$105,000 - $114,000 annual compensation

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

Job Posting Closing Date: Monday, October 5, 2026

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

This position involves sedentary work, primarily sitting, with occasional walking and standing. It requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and involves repetitive motions, touching, talking, hearing, seeing, and grasping.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must pass pre-employment checks, including a criminal background check, drug screen, and education verification. The City of Fort Worth is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.