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Position Title: Assistant Controller - Central AccountingDepartment: FinanceJob Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $94,757.52 - $146,886.48 AnnuallyJob Number: NB028-02Location City Hall, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, FL Description: POSITION SUMMARYThe employee in this role supervises and participates in the operations within the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division by maintaining important control accounts and preparing or supervising the preparation of financial reports. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the Controller with financial reporting, management of projects, employee relations matters, systems and database support to the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division.Supervision of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Division functions includes payroll, accounts payable and central accounting. This is a classified position covered by the Personnel Rules. This is a Management Category II position which includes e ight (8) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $340/month. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.Provides daily supervision, guidance, feedback, and training to the Accounting and Financial Reporting DivisionReviews work of the accountants and direct daily tasks related to year-end close, external auditing, and preparation of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)Directs and/or assists with various City-wide projects, including internal auditing, and accounting projectsResearch, interprets, and implements new accounting standardsInterviews candidates for employment and recommends in the interest of the City, that eligible applicants hired and that employees be transferred, promoted, reassigned, disciplined or terminated; participates in the administration of collective bargaining agreements and in the adjustment of grievancesSupervises the maintenance of the general ledger, reviews and approves journal entries, determines proper accounting coding and provides technical assistance to staff as neededPrepares various financial reports or financial analysis as requestedAssists with training on financial compliance; makes recommendations to resolve issues and improve procedures, processes and accountability related to financial matters throughout the City departmentsPerforms related work as required JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTSBachelor degree with major course work in accounting.Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting and other fiscal management experience, including three (3) years in municipal accounting and auditing; and two (2) years supervisory experience. A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the experience requirement noted in requirement above; however, no substitution is allowed for the required governmental or supervisory experience.To claim Veterans' Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs . PreferencesPreference will be given to candidates in possession one or more of the following certifications:Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Government Financial Officer (CGFO) designationCertified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designationCertified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) designation As p