NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Controller- Financial Services
Las Cruces, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$81K/yr - $133K/yr
7+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Controller to provide financial, accounting, and analytical services for the Accounting Division of the Finance Department. The Controller will manage the general ledger, assist with financial report preparation, and support management in monitoring revenues and expenditures.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Make hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations
Prioritize, plan and assign work to staff
Supervise, train, motivate, and develop staff
Counsel, coach, and disciplines staff and conduct performance evaluations
Approve leave requests and oversee payroll timekeeping functions
Oversee accounting activities, to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, property and cost accounting, revenues and receipts
Perform complex professional accounting work and ensure accuracy of financial transactions
Prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Design and review financial reports, schedules, and statements to demonstrate financial condition and compliance
Perform independent balance and reconciliation of County financial statements
Compile fiscal estimates, conduct special projects, and prepare fiscal reports
Monitor and ensure compliance with the County’s accounting policies and procedures
Manage and ensure compliance and coordinate the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)
Review revenues and expenditures and communicate with departments, agencies, and the public as needed
Monitor, evaluate, and enforce internal accounting controls across departments
Develop, implement, and update internal control policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with federal and state financial reporting requirements
Ensure follow-up and corrective action on internal and external audit findings
Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory standards
Coordinate internal and external audits and serve as a liaison to auditors
Develop responses to audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented
Stay current with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements
Coordinate and manage the implementation of new GASB accounting and reporting requirements and the new accounting standards imposed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board
Participate in professional trainings, meetings, and conferences to stay informed on best practices in government finance
Lead long-range financial planning and countywide fiscal programs
Advise and coordinate with departments on taxes, payables, financial reporting and statements, capital expenditures, bonds, divisional estimates, audit requirements, and finance policies
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment across departments on financial issues
Provide technical guidance on fiscal matters, reporting, and accounting procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or University
Seven (7) years of full-time professional accounting experience, which includes three (3) years in a supervisory capacity
Valid driver's license
Must maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with County policy
Must pass a background, credit and driver's license record check
Preferred
Three (3) years in public accounting and/or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License preferred
Experience preparing a ACFR and Single Audit Report in a municipal government environment is preferred
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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