City of Cottonwood Heights, UT
City Treasurer/Controller
City of Cottonwood Heights, UT, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, United States
SALARY: Hourly Rate of Pay: $38.77 - $57.41 **Based on qualifications and experience**
STATUS: Full Time First review of applications starting March 21, 2025. Open until filled
FLSA CODE: Exempt
Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for public service? The City of Cottonwood Heights is looking for an experienced and visionary City Treasurer/Controller to lead our financial operations and ensure the city's long-term fiscal health under the direction of the Finance Director. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in budgeting, investments, and financial strategy for a dynamic and growing community.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Auditing: Manages and prepares the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), ensuring all financial statements comply with GAAP and GASB standards. Serves as the direct point of contact with independent financial auditors. Coordinates the annual audit, providing all required schedules and information to the auditors and the City Audit Committee. Prepares financial statement notes, schedules, statistical sections, management discussion and analysis, and coordinates the letter of transmittal by management. Accounting & Fiscal Oversight:
Handles day-to-day accounting and monthly financial reporting, working closely with the Finance Director to analyze city financial activities. Ensures that all modules are posted to the general ledger. Reconciles the general ledger and related accounting systems on a regular basis and ensures accuracy in the city's general ledger accounts and monitors the accuracy of ending balances in the trial balance. Performs analysis of the financial accounting system utilizing advanced knowledge of computer systems and software architecture and evaluates modifications to accounting systems to clarify or enhance reporting capabilities in coordination with the Finance Director. Capital Asset Management & Compliance:
Identifies and compiles annual additions of city capital assets from all purchases during the year and performs annual depreciation calculations. Coordinates asset disposition and removal from city capital asset listings; advises Finance Director related to surplus property status; may conduct surplus property sales Treasury Management:
Organizes the treasury processes, procedures, and methods as needed to assure compliance with legal requirements of the office of city treasurer as defined in Utah Code, Utah Money Management Act and Uniform Municipal Fiscal Procedures Act; recommends policies as custodian of all money, including fines, fees, forfeitures, bonds and securities; coordinates the receiving, receipting and investment of city revenues including money received from taxes, licenses, fines, special assessments and intergovernmental sources ensuring efficient use of funds and the availability of sufficient cash to cover financial obligations; issues summary reports verifying receipt of revenues and manages investments. Manages the handling and accounting of all revenue sources, including property taxes, sales tax, energy use taxes, and intergovernmental revenues including Class "C" roads and Federal grants; maintains and prepares all department's accounts receivable and oversees collection activities for the City and required Federal grant reporting; prepares and coordinates with Finance Director on city revenue projections for the budget preparation. Oversee the various cash receipting processes including cash, checks, credit cards, EFT, and other systems to ensure completeness and accuracy. Signs all checks prepared by Finance and determines cash flow requirements to maximize the investment of City funds; assures availability of sufficient funds to cover city payroll, issued checks, and other financial needs; makes fund transfers as needed; makes EFT/ACH and wire transfers as needed; prepares reports showing cash receipts and monitors running daily balance. Banking and Financial Relationships:
Cultivates and maintains relationships with banks, the Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund (PTIF), and other financial entities. Works with financial advisors on bond or capital leasing arrangements and reviewing debt instruments. Controls cash distribution methods including checks, EFT, ACH, Wires, and Purchasing Cards. Manages purchasing cards across the city and prepares the upload file for accounts payable processing. Reviews and/or completes bank reconciliations monthly for all accounts. Revenue Collection & Auditing:
Coordinates and manages revenue audits, including historical data analysis and statistical modeling, to ensure proper fee and revenue validation. Performs operational research, benchmarking and evaluation of legislative intent to validate current fees and revenues, Works with state, county, and local entities to ensure compliance with legislative processes and formulas. Operational Support & Training:
Manages the day-to-day front office functions related to the receipt of payments, resolving customer account issues, and ensuring accurate posting of revenue. Resolve day-to-day balancing issues as needed. Generates and issues city invoices such as for excavation permits, police billable hours, and other intergovernmental operations. Ensures accurate invoicing and revenue entry into the accounting system. Provides training to city staff as needed. Payroll, Accounts Payable, Other Duties:
Provides backup for payroll and accounts payable functions as needed. Performs other related duties as required. What We're Looking For:
The ideal City Treasurer/Controller is a strategic, forward-thinking financial leader with a strong background in public finance and municipal operations. This person is not only an expert in financial management but also a proactive problem-solver who can guide the city toward long-term fiscal stability.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field AND six years of accounting experience in financial reporting, auditing, or cash handling. OR An equivalent 5 year combination of education and experience with a master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP, GASB, municipal investment practices, financial auditing, and fiscal management. Understanding of laws and regulations related to receiving, accounting and investment of municipal funds; taxation and funds distribution; municipal government investment policies and procedures, accounting procedures, treasury management, banking, investment risk analysis, cash management and asset protection; capital asset additions and depreciation methods; municipal and uniform accounting principles, practices and procedures; bond requirements and special district procedures; municipal organizations and department operations including applicable laws and regulations; the Utah Money Management Act and Uniform Municipal Fiscal Procedures Act. Considerable knowledge of complex research methodology; internal control principles and methods of application; budgeting, accounting and related statistical procedures; various revenue sources available to local governments including state and federal sources; general office maintenance and practices; computer accounting applications and various software programs; business and technical writing; operation of standard office equipment; mathematics related to investment and finance; interpersonal communication skills and telephone etiquette; public relations. Considerable skill in financial and technical writing; developing working relationships with independent auditors; the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving; prepare clear, concise and informative reports and presentations. Ability to resolve complex accounting problems and recommend changes in procedures; audit annual purchases to verify and identify those assets that should be capitalized; operate various types of standard office equipment such as typewriter, 10 key calculator, keyboard, etc.; operate personal computer in utilizing various programs to produce or compose formal documents, reports and records, charts and graphs; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, the public and state, federal and local entities and elected officials, and subordinates; supervise, evaluate, motivate and discipline subordinates. Special Qualifications:
Must be bondable to a limit prescribed by statute. Desirable certifications include Certified Public Finance Administrator (CPFA), Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (CPFIM), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM). Must obtain relevant certification within six months of hire. What We Offer:
Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans Generous paid time off and holidays Opportunities for professional development and growth A supportive and collaborative work environment 401(k) of up to 6.2% For more information:
How to Apply
For a full job description, requirements, and to apply, please visit . The City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the selection process.
Pre-employment drug testing and background check required.
SUSPENSION OF PROCESS, ETC.: The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants; to waive any requirement set forth in this Announcement; and to hire anyone as the Manager deemed to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring as the Manager one of the applicants responding to this Announcement, there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired.
Cottonwood Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer
STATUS: Full Time First review of applications starting March 21, 2025. Open until filled
FLSA CODE: Exempt
Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for public service? The City of Cottonwood Heights is looking for an experienced and visionary City Treasurer/Controller to lead our financial operations and ensure the city's long-term fiscal health under the direction of the Finance Director. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in budgeting, investments, and financial strategy for a dynamic and growing community.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Auditing: Manages and prepares the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), ensuring all financial statements comply with GAAP and GASB standards. Serves as the direct point of contact with independent financial auditors. Coordinates the annual audit, providing all required schedules and information to the auditors and the City Audit Committee. Prepares financial statement notes, schedules, statistical sections, management discussion and analysis, and coordinates the letter of transmittal by management. Accounting & Fiscal Oversight:
Handles day-to-day accounting and monthly financial reporting, working closely with the Finance Director to analyze city financial activities. Ensures that all modules are posted to the general ledger. Reconciles the general ledger and related accounting systems on a regular basis and ensures accuracy in the city's general ledger accounts and monitors the accuracy of ending balances in the trial balance. Performs analysis of the financial accounting system utilizing advanced knowledge of computer systems and software architecture and evaluates modifications to accounting systems to clarify or enhance reporting capabilities in coordination with the Finance Director. Capital Asset Management & Compliance:
Identifies and compiles annual additions of city capital assets from all purchases during the year and performs annual depreciation calculations. Coordinates asset disposition and removal from city capital asset listings; advises Finance Director related to surplus property status; may conduct surplus property sales Treasury Management:
Organizes the treasury processes, procedures, and methods as needed to assure compliance with legal requirements of the office of city treasurer as defined in Utah Code, Utah Money Management Act and Uniform Municipal Fiscal Procedures Act; recommends policies as custodian of all money, including fines, fees, forfeitures, bonds and securities; coordinates the receiving, receipting and investment of city revenues including money received from taxes, licenses, fines, special assessments and intergovernmental sources ensuring efficient use of funds and the availability of sufficient cash to cover financial obligations; issues summary reports verifying receipt of revenues and manages investments. Manages the handling and accounting of all revenue sources, including property taxes, sales tax, energy use taxes, and intergovernmental revenues including Class "C" roads and Federal grants; maintains and prepares all department's accounts receivable and oversees collection activities for the City and required Federal grant reporting; prepares and coordinates with Finance Director on city revenue projections for the budget preparation. Oversee the various cash receipting processes including cash, checks, credit cards, EFT, and other systems to ensure completeness and accuracy. Signs all checks prepared by Finance and determines cash flow requirements to maximize the investment of City funds; assures availability of sufficient funds to cover city payroll, issued checks, and other financial needs; makes fund transfers as needed; makes EFT/ACH and wire transfers as needed; prepares reports showing cash receipts and monitors running daily balance. Banking and Financial Relationships:
Cultivates and maintains relationships with banks, the Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund (PTIF), and other financial entities. Works with financial advisors on bond or capital leasing arrangements and reviewing debt instruments. Controls cash distribution methods including checks, EFT, ACH, Wires, and Purchasing Cards. Manages purchasing cards across the city and prepares the upload file for accounts payable processing. Reviews and/or completes bank reconciliations monthly for all accounts. Revenue Collection & Auditing:
Coordinates and manages revenue audits, including historical data analysis and statistical modeling, to ensure proper fee and revenue validation. Performs operational research, benchmarking and evaluation of legislative intent to validate current fees and revenues, Works with state, county, and local entities to ensure compliance with legislative processes and formulas. Operational Support & Training:
Manages the day-to-day front office functions related to the receipt of payments, resolving customer account issues, and ensuring accurate posting of revenue. Resolve day-to-day balancing issues as needed. Generates and issues city invoices such as for excavation permits, police billable hours, and other intergovernmental operations. Ensures accurate invoicing and revenue entry into the accounting system. Provides training to city staff as needed. Payroll, Accounts Payable, Other Duties:
Provides backup for payroll and accounts payable functions as needed. Performs other related duties as required. What We're Looking For:
The ideal City Treasurer/Controller is a strategic, forward-thinking financial leader with a strong background in public finance and municipal operations. This person is not only an expert in financial management but also a proactive problem-solver who can guide the city toward long-term fiscal stability.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field AND six years of accounting experience in financial reporting, auditing, or cash handling. OR An equivalent 5 year combination of education and experience with a master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP, GASB, municipal investment practices, financial auditing, and fiscal management. Understanding of laws and regulations related to receiving, accounting and investment of municipal funds; taxation and funds distribution; municipal government investment policies and procedures, accounting procedures, treasury management, banking, investment risk analysis, cash management and asset protection; capital asset additions and depreciation methods; municipal and uniform accounting principles, practices and procedures; bond requirements and special district procedures; municipal organizations and department operations including applicable laws and regulations; the Utah Money Management Act and Uniform Municipal Fiscal Procedures Act. Considerable knowledge of complex research methodology; internal control principles and methods of application; budgeting, accounting and related statistical procedures; various revenue sources available to local governments including state and federal sources; general office maintenance and practices; computer accounting applications and various software programs; business and technical writing; operation of standard office equipment; mathematics related to investment and finance; interpersonal communication skills and telephone etiquette; public relations. Considerable skill in financial and technical writing; developing working relationships with independent auditors; the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving; prepare clear, concise and informative reports and presentations. Ability to resolve complex accounting problems and recommend changes in procedures; audit annual purchases to verify and identify those assets that should be capitalized; operate various types of standard office equipment such as typewriter, 10 key calculator, keyboard, etc.; operate personal computer in utilizing various programs to produce or compose formal documents, reports and records, charts and graphs; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, the public and state, federal and local entities and elected officials, and subordinates; supervise, evaluate, motivate and discipline subordinates. Special Qualifications:
Must be bondable to a limit prescribed by statute. Desirable certifications include Certified Public Finance Administrator (CPFA), Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (CPFIM), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM). Must obtain relevant certification within six months of hire. What We Offer:
Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans Generous paid time off and holidays Opportunities for professional development and growth A supportive and collaborative work environment 401(k) of up to 6.2% For more information:
How to Apply
For a full job description, requirements, and to apply, please visit . The City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the selection process.
Pre-employment drug testing and background check required.
SUSPENSION OF PROCESS, ETC.: The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants; to waive any requirement set forth in this Announcement; and to hire anyone as the Manager deemed to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring as the Manager one of the applicants responding to this Announcement, there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired.
Cottonwood Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer