This is highly responsible professional and supervisory work assisting in planning and directing activities of the Controller Division of the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department.

An employee in this class is responsible for managing and supervising staff functions including accounts payable, payroll accounting, bank reconciliation and fixed assets accounting. Responsibilities include participating in account and administrative activities of the division, assuring compliance with various regulations and procedures, compiling financial and statistical information for various reports, assisting departmental officials in resolving problems and coordinating external audit and management consulting services. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment and technical expertise in assisting in the achievement of division goals and in the enhancement of internal controls. Supervision is exercised through subordinate supervisors over professional, paraprofessional and clerical employees engaged in various accounting functions. General direction is received from the Controller who holds the incumbent responsible for effective assistance in supervising and administering division activities and achieving division goals and objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Coordinates the production of the monthly financial statements and reviews for accuracy and compliance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other standards; reviews and presents monthly analysis of actual operating expenses; reviews and analyzes various accounts.

Plans, directs and reviews the work of subordinates engaged in the General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Business Processes, Matching and Accounts Payable units; reviews activities of the General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Matching and Accounts Payable units to ensure they are following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting and report pronouncements of the GASB and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), utility reporting guidelines, established Miami-Dade County Administrative orders, policies and procedures, as well as, established departmental policies and procedures.

Reviews General Ledger and Fixed Assets Ledger for proper account balances and analyzes variances to minimize or eliminate errors; coordinates accounting activities and compiles ad hoc financial and statistical reports for the Office of Strategic Business Management (OSBM), Miami-Dade County Finance Department, the department director and other upper management.

Develops and implements administrative procedures and internal controls relating to disbursements; analyzes and implements alternative disbursement methods to insure efficiency and timing of department disbursements; analyzes, evaluates and implements procedures to strengthen internal controls related to the General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Matching and Accounts Payable units of the department; reviews and updates the accounting procedures manual for the section.

Coordinates and manages all activities of the department related to the annual audit; provides information to the internal and external auditors during audits and review of the department's accounting records; initiates corrective action as a result of audit findings to improve operations, statements and controls.

Manages, coordinates and reviews the information flows into the automated financial accounting system's various modules and interface programs; manages and approves the opening of new accounts on the system; reviews authorizations allowing employees access to the accounting system to enter or change information; provides for sound system security and internal controls.

Compiles disbursement statistical analysis for a variety of requests such as Board of County Commissioners (BCC), OSMB, Office of Inspector General (OIG), governmental officials, vendors and the news media.

Monitors BCC agendas for resolutions, ordinances and agenda items authorizing disbursements.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles of accounting, business and public administration.

Thorough knowledge of financial internal control systems and their application to the development and installation of complex accounting systems.

Thorough knowledge of the financial operations of the Controller Division of the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department.

Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and procedures pertaining to varied financial activities of the Controller Division.

Thorough knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to plan, direct and coordinate varied financial activities of the Controller Division of the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department.

Ability to manage financial activities to ensure that funds are properly collected, accounted for and expended in accordance with legal restricted.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to analyze complex financial and administrative problems and make effective recommendations for improvements in efficiency.

Ability to ensure the timely and correct reporting of financial information to internal and external users.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

NEW 03/13/2007