Comptroller at Yellowstone County – Billings, Montana

Manages the recording of business transactions and preparation of financial reports for Yellowstone County and/or MetraPark; does related work as required.

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• Establishes operating policies and procedures for accounting, inventory, payment and billing functions;
• Establishes systems design for the effective collection and use of program information;
• Participates with the department head and division supervisors in determining individual program needs, formulating goals and preparing budgets;
• Coordinates assigned program activities with other departmental and County functions;
• Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of the various unit's performance and recommends changes where appropriate;
• Provides technical accounting assistance to staff.

• Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or Business Administration or closely related field; and
• Three (3) years' experience in governmental accounting or public financial administration; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training totaling seven (7) years.

Certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) desired.