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Description:ASSISTANT COMPTROLLERDepartment of FinanceGeneral AccountingJOB ANNOUNCEMENTNumber of Vacancies: 1ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Under direction, manages and directs the financial activities of the General Accounting division for the Comptroller’s Office, as well as performs related duties as requiredCoordinates and monitors the accounting, disbursement, auditing, and administration of the City of Chicago’s financial operations
Plans, oversees, and evaluates the work of unit managers responsible for supervising staff engaged in the verification, analysis, and management of accounts
Establishes and implements systems and procedures used to manage accounting records and audit financial transactions of City programs and delegate agencies
Provides technical assistance and oversight to staff responsible for management of the City’s debt portfolio and cash position
Provides technical assistance to managers in developing and modifying accounting procedures to improve the effectiveness of the City’s management practices
Evaluates and makes preliminary recommendations concerning the financial impact on proposed legislation relative to the City’s financial policies
Participates in the design and implementation of new computerized accounting systems to improve the effectiveness of financial reporting
Informs the City Comptroller and departmental managers of the status of special fiscal projects Serves as liaison with governmental agencies, financial institutions, operating departments and vendors concerning financial matters
Participates in the planning and preparation of the division’s annual audits and financial reports; coordinates and monitors its preparation and ascertains that filing deadlines were met
Provides technical assistance and oversight to unit managers during annual audits and special projects
Manages the preparation and reviews draft audit reports; provides final reports to Senior Finance for review
Provides guidance to managers and prepares annual performance evaluations
Ascertains financial records and accounts are maintained in accordance with Bond Ordinances, Use Agreements, and Federal guidelines
Participates in the planning and preparation of the division’s budget
Reviews and authorizes comprehensive financial reports
Develops work standards and conducts or coordinates training for subordinate staff
Assists the Deputy Comptroller in the management of the division
Assists with the implementation of new accounting standards
NOTE : The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the classLOCATION: Department of FinanceGeneral Accounting121 N. LaSalle St.Chicago, IL 60602DAYS & HOURS: Monday through Friday, Normal Business Hours (with some evening and weekend hours)THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICEQualifications:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a directly related field with 15 semester hours in Accounting, plus five years of professional accounting or financial management experience of which three years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, provided the minimum degree requirement is metDisclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.NOTE : You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.SELECTION REQUIREMENTSThis position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City of Chicago as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 or disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org . Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly EmployerCity of Chicago Department of Human ResourcesLori E. Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, CommissionerPlease note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59 pm C.D.T. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on August 16, 2021 . No exceptions will be made.
