Controller

Full Job Description

Ramsey County is now accepting applications for a Controller. Join an organization that is committed to operational excellence and long-term fiscal health to support the residents of Ramsey County!

The current vacancy will support the County Operations service team that houses the following departments: Finance, Property Management, Property Tax Records and Election Services, Communication and Public Relations, Information Services, and Human Resources.

The Controller position will be responsible for:

• Leading monthly projections and presenting financial analysis to leadership.
• Providing leadership with large process improvement projects
• Working with leaders to build a budget while balancing competing financial priorities
• Providing strategic financial leadership to the Operations Service Team

The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail, strong financial analysis skills, demonstrated experience presenting, ability to lead multiple projects and balance competing priorities.

To direct, manage and administer the financial and accounting services of the service team; to coordinate, prepare and manage the service team budget; to participate in the overall management of the service team by establishing financial-related policies and procedures for the service teams; to establish, direct and implement strategic plans; to design and implement large, complex financial systems and software applications; responsible for the overall hiring, training, mentoring and coordination of work for accounting staff within a service team; and to perform related duties as assigned.

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions.

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Flexible Workplace:This position is identified under the designation of ‘flex work eligible’, meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment.

Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy.

To view Ramsey County’s Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace Policy

Requirements

1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
2. Direct, develop, administer and monitor the annual budget for the service team through management and supervision of the budget development process; establish guidelines and requirements for completion; approve and monitor expenditures; problem resolution to ensure the presentation of accurate and complete information consistent with state and federal law and county board policy and the distribution of resources to adequately meet legal mandates and good management practices.
3. Act as the service team accounting lead by overseeing finance related activities for the entire service team and serve as an advisor between Central Finance, Auditors, and Deputy County Managers and departments; participate as a member of the management team by providing guidance on formulating policy and financial decisions.
4. Manage and prepare the development of budget, ad-hoc and year-end financial reports and analysis of complex issues and decisions affecting the current and future operations of the service team.
5. Analyze state and federal legislation to determine fiscal impact on the county.
6. Participate in the overall management of major system development and implementation for department systems and county-wide systems.
7. Participate as a member of county-wide project management teams to provide overall guidance to the development of projects, including reviewing and identifying major tasks and issues that need to be developed prior to implementation of the project.
8. Participate in the overall prioritizing of technology projects of the service team and related funding requests.
9. Represent the departments within the service team in meetings with state and federal officials to negotiate satisfactory problem resolution, present the department position on pending changes in laws, rules, or regulations, and to explain department policies and procedures.
10. Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls relating to cash receipts, collections and disbursements.
11. Responsible for problem-solving and resolving high-visibility financial difficulties across the service team.
12. Define and advise what is needed from Central Finance to improve service team and department accounting effectiveness.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.

Experience: Seven years of progressive administration and management experience in public sector accounting or auditing, with at least two years in a supervisory capacity.

Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

Additional Information

The examination for Controller will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire.

Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating.

The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions –do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response.

Please answer all your questions clearly and completely.

Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Controller.

This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy.

Candidates will remain on the list for 30 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted.

Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process.

Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment.

Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought.

However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program.

This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce.

The county strives to be equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees.

Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide will receive them.

Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact: Crystal.Diaz@co.ramsey.mn.us