Town Comptroller

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a full-time position directing the financial and accounting activities of the Town of Mount Pleasant in Westchester County. The role manages the operations and staff of the Comptroller's Office, overseeing fiscal advisory services, budgeting, auditing, and municipal financing to ensure sound financial management for a population of 44,881. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Oversees fiscal advisory and bond counsel services - Supervises the operation and maintenance of water district billings and accounting - Verifies all money received and invested is reported and properly recorded - Ensures that departmental budgets are not exceeded - Accounts and monitors the Town's Bonded Debt - Prepares and monitors annual budgets of all funds and reports results to the Town Board - Prepares annual financial reports for NYS OSC and other government agencies - Oversees the independent audit of the Town - Responsible for the accounting and control of the Town's Capital Assets and Records - Oversees necessary municipal financing through commercial banks and NYS EFC - Develops and administers accounting policies and procedures governing the Town's finances MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must meet the following criteria: 1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, and four (4) years of accounting experience, one (1) year of which must be in a supervisory capacity. 2. A Master's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field may be substituted for one year of the work experience listed above. Note: There is no substitution for the one year of accounting experience in a supervisory capacity. Candidates should have a well-developed understanding of GASB standards, in particular numbers 34 and 45. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - CPA certification and public sector experience are highly preferred. SELECTION PROCESS - Not explicitly detailed in the provided text; typically involves a review of submitted cover letters and resumes, followed by interviews. HOW TO APPLY - Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to the Town's Human Resources Consultant, Ian Loehner, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, at iloehner@publicsectorhr.org. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Location: Town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County - Status: Full-time - Benefits: Competitive benefit package offered - The Town of Mount Pleasant is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.