Job Description

Posting number: 15901

Department: OMB - Finance

Job classification: Controller

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Administration, Accounting and Finance, Management

Summary

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership and direction for Louisville Metro Government’s financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, and enterprise fiscal management.

This position ensures the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial information while aligning Metro’s financial resources with its strategic priorities. The Controller leads financial reporting, audit coordination, and internal controls, and oversees key operational and analytical finance functions.

This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reporting major activities to executive leadership through conferences and reports.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Provides strategic oversight and approval of Metro’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other financial reports prepared by the Financial Reporting team.
• Oversees the General Accounting team responsible for the preparation, compilation, and analysis of financial statements and reports.
• Reviews and interprets financial data and analysis to support executive decision-making, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Directs the development and delivery of financial reporting and analysis for leadership, OMB, departments, and related agencies.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, GASB, and all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Provides oversight and approval of accounting transactions, reconciliations, and financial activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Establishes standards and review processes for reconciliation of general ledger accounts including cash, investments, receivables, and debt-related accounts.
• Establishes, maintains, and strengthens internal controls and financial governance practices.
• Reviews and approves tax reporting and related payment requests (including sales tax where applicable).
• Provides strategic oversight of the annual audit process, including review and approval of schedules, workpapers, and audit responses prepared by staff.
• Directs coordination of audit activities across departments, component units, and external stakeholders.
• Responds to audit findings and implements corrective actions and process improvements.
• Collaborates with OMB and leadership to align financial operations with Metro’s strategic plan.
• Provides financial leadership and guidance to support budget development, monitoring, and performance management.
• Provides financial insights and recommendations to support policy and operational decisions.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work; establishes priorities; monitors progress; and ensures quality standards.
• Develops staff capabilities through training, coaching, and performance management.
• Fosters a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Provides direct oversight of financial reporting, accounting operations, and audit activities.
• Evaluates financial programs, policies, and procedures for effectiveness and recommends improvements.
• Plans, develops, implements, and monitors continuous improvement initiatives across financial operations.
• Leads or coordinates research projects related to OMB, strategic initiatives, and enterprise-wide financial priorities.
• Collaborates with the Business Solutions team to identify, evaluate, and recommend improvements to financial business processes within Workday and related systems to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment with accounting standards.
• Represents the department with internal stakeholders, agencies, auditors, vendors, and external partners.
• Serves as a financial liaison to resolve complex accounting, policy, and operational issues across departments.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, auditing, or financial management, must include at least two (2) years of supervisory or managerial experience.

EQUIVALENCY:

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted, provided required managerial experience is included.

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• ·Experience with Enterprise financial systems (e.g. Workday or equivalent ERP).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures, and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.