Comptroller

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Comptroller to join our team of toughest law enforcers!

This is managerial and administrative support work to the Attorney General. In addition to handling accounting and finance, this position will also be managing the Human Resources and Information Technology Units of the Office of Attorney General.

Duties

• Exercises effective control over the financial resources of the department; directs financial programs to include accounting, payroll, procurement, property, and federal and/or non-appropriated funds.
• Develops, coordinates, and maintains an integrated system of financial staff services involving professional accounting and internal auditing work, budgeting, and management-financial reporting.
• Develops, coordinates, and executes a comprehensive program of financial policy and financial control which constitutes a major and integral component of the department’s total management concept and practice; participates in the planning, development, and execution of the department’s strategic and operational plans.
• Coordinates and synthesizes financial and management data so as to interpret the composite financial results of operations to all levels of OAG’s management; reviews, analyzes, evaluates, and reports upon program accomplishments in financial terms.
• Advises and assists the AG and other management officials of the department by supplying financial management advice required to make management decisions and establish or achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Prepares and justifies financial statements and other reports as necessary; prepares and justifies the OAG’s annual budget.
• The Comptroller position oversees the Human Resources and Management Information System.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial management.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, standards, and practices of governmental accounting and auditing, including trends for future developments in accounting.
• Knowledge of the legal requirements for the accounting of federal, appropriated, and non- appropriated funds.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of management of public administration, including trends in modern management concepts such as strategic planning and total quality management.
• Knowledge of electronic data processing systems and applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to administer financial resources programs.
• Ability to administer human resources programs.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and implement an integrated financial management accounting and reporting system.
• Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and to develop and implement changes to effectuate improvements.
• Ability to audit accounting reports and statements.
• Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, rules, and regulations, and to interpret financial and management data for the effective control of financial resources.
• Ability to prepare complex financial statements and reports.

Minimum Experience and Training

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration with a concentration in financial management or closely related area; plus seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, accounting, business financial administration, strategic planning and budgeting, or development and analysis of financial management systems; three (3) years of which shall be supervisory experience and four (4) years in financial management work; OR
• Certified Public Accountant (U.S. Certified) and a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting, financial management or closely related area; plus seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, accounting, business financial administration, strategic planning and budgeting, or development and analysis of financial management systems; three (3) years of which shall be supervisory experience and four (4) years of experience in auditing.

NOTE: This is an unclassified, contractual position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $86,465.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Hagåtña, GU: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person