COMPTROLLER

Yellowstone County is seeking a Comptroller to manage the recording of business transactions and prepare financial reports for Yellowstone County and/or MetraPark; does related work as required.

Examples of Duties:

- Establishes operating policies and procedures for accounting, inventory, payment and billing functions;

- Establishes systems design for the effective collection and use of program information;

- Participates with the department head and division supervisors in determining individual program needs, formulating goals and preparing budgets;

- Coordinates assigned program activities with other departmental and County functions;

- Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of the various unit's performance and recommends changes where appropriate;

- Provides technical accounting assistance to staff;

- Attends and presents at County meetings as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or Business Administration or closely related field; and

- Three (3) years' experience in governmental accounting or public financial administration; or

- Any equivalent combination of experience and training totaling seven (7) years.

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) desired.

Equal Opportunity Employer.