<p><strong>Assistant Finance Director/City Treasurer role in Evansville, WI. For immediate consideration please call Jon Wright at 608-338-1052!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is looking for a dedicated Assistant Finance Director/City Treasurer to help oversee financial operations for the city, including its utilities. This role requires strong expertise in accounting with a preference for public experience, compliance with Wisconsin state laws, and the ability to manage complex accounting and reporting tasks. The ideal candidate will bring initiative, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of public sector financial practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and oversee the city's financial operations, including accounting and reporting for government activities and public utilities.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Conduct month-end closing procedures, including journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper documentation of financial transactions.</p><p>• Develop and monitor the city’s budget and forecasting processes to support financial planning.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with Wisconsin state laws and municipal policies related to finance.</p><p>• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making by city leadership.</p><p>• Supervise and collaborate with accounting staff to ensure efficient operations.</p><p>• Address and resolve discrepancies in financial records and reporting.</p><p>• Support audits and ensure readiness for financial reviews.</p>
<p>🌟 Take the Lead in Shaping Financial Excellence! 🌟</p><p><br></p><p>Bring your accounting expertise to a team where your drive for accuracy, compliance, and collaboration will shine. Robert Half has partnered with one of our long-standing clients in their search for an Assistant Controller. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of strong accounting experience. Some experience working with a publicly traded organization is preferred! For consideration please call 608-716-5643 or connect with me (Aislynn Dixon) on LinkedIn and send me a message there for more detail. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and fine-tune quarterly and annual statements, disclosures, and supporting management analysis, with an emphasis on clarity and transparency</li><li>Validate and authorize select entries prepared by junior staff, supporting overall data quality and best practice compliance</li><li>Guide the month-end financial close cycle, producing required schedules, journal entries, and financial reports while ensuring timely completion</li><li>Lead oversight of the organization’s general ledger, ensuring all transactions are precisely documented and reconciled, including transactions between business units</li><li>Organize the preparation of key audit materials for quarterly and year-end financial reviews, including hands-on coordination with external auditors</li><li>Partner on technically complex accounting issues, taking responsibility for documenting guidance and updating policy materials</li><li>Uphold internal control standards for financial reporting, championing compliance initiatives and continuous process improvement in line with regulatory requirements</li></ul>