Job description

City of Dearborn Heights

Job Posting

Deputy Comptroller

Job Summary

The City of Dearborn Heights is looking for an accountant to serve as Deputy Comptroller. Assists the

Comptroller in analyzing current and past budgets, preparing and justifying budget requests, managing and tracking grants; supervising staff; and allocating funds according to spending priorities in a governmental service agency. Tasks are completed with autonomy. The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving the public, a positive attitude, sense of humor, great communication skills, and accounting practices acumen.

Compensation: Starting Salary $55,000 to $62,000 plus benefits after 90 days

This is a FULL-TIME salary exempt position and not eligible for overtime. The City offers a generous benefit package; paid vacation, sick and holiday; short-term disability & life insurance; pension plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, business management, or a related degree OR associate degree with 10+ years of more progressive responsibilities, required;
• Knowledge and experience with 2 to 3 years practical implementation of accounting principles required; experience in the public or non-profit sector preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• 5+ years supervisory experience
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet the safe driving policy of the City;
• Must be able to pass a civil service test and oral board exam (interview) with 70% or better; pre-employment physical, including drug screen, and background check.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Deputy Comptroller is under the general supervision of the Comptroller and assists to develop & implement organizational and department plans; develop financial system controls; develop annual budget; assist with audit; grant management; oversee payroll, water billing, & claims; conduct fiscal analysis, prepare cost projections, identify operational issues & formulate solutions; assist with staff supervision; acts in the absence of the Comptroller.

The City of Dearborn Heights is a public corporation. The employees of the City are required to serve citizens and customers in a tactful, courteous manner; establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, directors, elected officials, and general public. Employee in this position must demonstrate honesty and integrity.

DEADLINE FOR APPLYING: Friday March 19, 2023

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Experience:

• Supervising: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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