WANTED - ONE COMPTROLLER

The City of Troy as advertising for a Comptroller. It has now been four months since Madden was elected and the city does not have a new comptroller? We know that numerous people have been interviewed. We do not know if any offers were extended and rejected or whether there have been no quality candidates.

Do you think you have what it takes to be Troy's Comptroller?

"This position involves the supervision of fiscal and information systems of the City of Troy including all operating and enterprise funds. The comptroller is responsible for City government financial operations in the areas of budgeting, accounting, treasury management, payroll, accounts payable, supervision and maintenance of a financial management system, and financial reporting to the Mayor, other city officials, the State Comptroller and the public. The position, reporting to the Mayor, is responsible for the supervision of employees in Comptroller’s office including payroll, benefits, purchasing, personnel, assessor, treasurer, and information systems staff.

 

 

 

Applicants must demonstrate a history of leadership in financially distressed, under resourced municipal settings as well as the ability to develop and maintain a flexible, collaborative, adaptive, personally and professionally supportive work environment.

 

Minimum Requirements:

 

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered College or University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is required, as well as five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as in a municipal finance, treasurer, or comptroller position in a New York State municipality. Applicants may substitute demonstrable training and experience for parts of this requirement.

 

 

In the alternative, an applicant must demonstrate a proficiency in:

 

1) Making change;

2) Counting by tens;

3) Using an abacus;

4) Keeping a neat wallet or purse;

5) Talking down Mark McGrath;

6) Dealing with a City Council President that wants you replaced.

 

Don't know if the "come work for a financially distressed city that is under resourced" is catchy enough to draw the caliber of professional that is sought.

 

How about: "Hey,  you can't make it worse and at least it's a Job!"

 

So, for all those who have the answers, submit a resume and see what happens. Tell 'em Democratus sent you.