Step into an impactful role as a Compliance Officer, where you'll ensure financial integrity and compliance across our organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you'll conduct thorough audits of licenses, food and beverage taxes, sales taxes, and business compliance with City of Decatur ordinances. You'll also work closely with the Comptroller on the annual audit and provide essential support as a backup for the Comptroller or CFO, ensuring seamless financial operations. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about finance and ready to contribute to our organization's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and Manage Risks: Identify compliance issues, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee risk-related programs.
• Perform and Audit Compliance: Create metrics and conduct audits for licensing, food and beverage taxes, sales taxes, and liquor license compliance; collaborate with the Budget and Revenue Officer and City Clerk as needed.
• Provide Reporting: Coordinate compliance reporting channels and deliver timely reports to management.
• Support Financial Operations: Assist the CFO with financial and budget reporting, the Comptroller with fiscal yearend closing, and preparation of annual audit workpapers.
• Assist City Clerk’s Office: Support licensing functions and ensure business adherence to City ordinances and codes.
• Serve as a Resource: Aid finance and legal departments in investigating financial data and conducting monthly and annual financial analysis under the Comptroller’s direction.
• Handle Special Projects: Perform additional tasks and special projects as directed by the CFO or Comptroller.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (CPA or CPFO is a plus). 5-7 years of experience in accounting, auditing, or a related field is required. Relevant experience and specialized training may substitute for a degree at the City’s discretion. Experience in the public or nonprofit sector is advantageous.

Needed Knowledge & Skills

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (CPA or CPFO is a plus). 5-7 years of experience in accounting, auditing, or a related field is required. Relevant experience and specialized training may substitute for a degree at the City’s discretion. Experience in the public or nonprofit sector is advantageous. 

• Governmental Accounting Knowledge: In-depth understanding of governmental fund accounting, financial practices, automation systems, and auditing, with a strong grasp of GASB rules and municipal accounting protocols. 

• Auditing Experience: Prior auditing experience is a plus. 

• Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong analytical abilities paired with excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. 

• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office with a general knowledge of ERP software applications.