Borough Controller
CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL
JOB BULLETIN:
Borough Controller
Finance Department
The City and Borough of Wrangell is recruiting a Borough Controller to join the Borough’s Finance Department. Applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, May 16th, 2024 through Friday, June 19th, 2024. If there are no applicants hired for the Borough Controller position during this time frame, the Borough will consider the position open until filled.
The Controller is a senior management position that is responsible for exercising direction and control over Borough accounting and financial reporting functions. This includes implementing and monitoring internal controls over financial reporting and compliance and working with the Finance Director to disseminate accurate and timely financial information to users. The Borough Controller will also perform a full range of complex management, accounting, technical, administrative, supervisory and financial duties and provide overall planning, coordination and accountability for large complex projects. Additionally, the Borough Controller will work with the Finance Director to integrate accounting operations, systems, and controls that prevent, detect, and/or correct the underlying accounting for business transactions.
The position typically requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field and eight years of experience in accounting systems and operations, treasury, financial reporting, or audits, including three years in a leadership capacity. Experience in governmental accounting is preferred. An active CPA or CMA certificate and/or a master’s degree in business administration may substitute for some experience.
This is a full-time, salary grade position with full benefits, paid at Grade 30 ranging from $6,873.92 to $8,683.18 per month. The full job description and employment application can be found online at www.wrangell.com/jobs. This position will require a successful pre-employment background check and drug screening.
To be considered, submit a cover letter, résumé, and completed employment application via e-mail to rmarshall@wrangell.com, or in person to City Hall, 205 Brueger St., Wrangell, AK 99929.
The City and Borough of Wrangell is an equal opportunity employer.
Sincerely,
Mason F. Villarma
Borough Manager
