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Posted: January 13, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Controller / Finance /Administration #9108

City of Cape Coral

Finance

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Salary

$55.54 - $86.08

per hour

Closes

Not specified

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a top finance leader in a growing Florida city, where you'll oversee accounting teams, manage daily financial operations like payroll and payments, and create reports to show the city's money situation and ensure everything follows the rules.

It's ideal for someone with strong accounting experience in government settings who enjoys leading people and handling complex financial systems.

The role offers great benefits like free health coverage and paid time off in a supportive city environment.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
  • Seven years of experience in government finance, accounting, or financial statement preparation
  • Five years of supervisory or managerial experience
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Ability to design and prepare financial reports, schedules, and statements
  • Experience managing payroll, accounts payable, accounting, and treasury divisions
  • Proficiency in managing general and subsidiary ledgers, monthly/annual closings, and trial balances

Full Job Description

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*Pre-interview assessment/tests pertinent to the required job skills may be required.

About Us
The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.

Perks and Benefits
  • Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
  • City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
  • 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Pension plan
  • City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Optional Vision and Dental Plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • And much more!
Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
  • Seven (7) years of experience in government finance, accounting, financial statement preparation, or related field.
  • Five (5) years of supervisory and/or managerial level experience.
Key Responsibilities
  • Plans, directs, manages, and supervises the work of professional and clerical accounting staff assuring work is performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of the United States, departmental guidelines, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
  • Designs and prepares financial reports, schedules, and statements as required to demonstrate financial conditions, compliance with legal and regulatory provisions, and reconciliation of accounting transactions and data.
  • Manages the daily activities of the Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounting and Treasury Divisions.
  • Manages the City’s general and subsidiary accounting ledgers and systems, monthly and annual closings, trials balances,
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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/14/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-capecoral-5197774