PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Honoring the contributions and sacrifices of Arizonas public safety employees by providing outstanding service to those who protect and govern our state.

Address: 3010 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #200
Phoenix AZ 85016

Salary: $110000 $141454

Grade: 28

Closing Date: April 11 2025

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference Would you like to be part of a culture that promotes learning and collaboration while helping employees with what they need to succeed and thrive If so Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is looking for talented people who will help us achieve our goal of honoring the contributions and sacrifices of Arizonas public safety employees by providing outstanding service to those who protect and govern our state. At PSPRS we understand that it begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. Join our diverse and inclusive team where youll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience.

The mission of Public Safety Personnel Retirement System is to deliver unparalleled service in providing retirement benefits to Arizonas community of police officers firefighters corrections officers judicial and elected officials. PSPRS serves approximately 60000 active and retired public employees. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits to those eager to serve our membership and mission. Interested applicants can visit www.psprs to learn more about our agency.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is currently seeking a highly experienced and motivated accounting professional for the position of Comptroller Senior located in Phoenix Arizona. The Controller Senior manages the Accounting Department which conducts all the accounting functions for the Agency. This position oversees the areas of Accounts Payable Payroll and oversees highly complex automated systems and management of the agencys accounting operations and automated financial systems. General ledger maintenance and system integrity including account reconciliation adjusting journal entries multiple bank account reconciliations. This position works closely with IT to identify system issues and direct staff testing to ensure accuracy. Additionally the position identifies and guides system enhancements over multiple complex automated systems to record and support GASB compliant financial reports. Assists the CFO in the presentation and reporting of financial information including the generation of detailed financial statements and supporting schedules on a monthly basis directly to the Systems executive leadership or the Board of Trustees. Acts as chief liaison for ADOA General Accounting Office (GAO) and agency management Arizona Financial Information System (AFIS) and other business systems.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

The Comptroller Senior is responsible for:

• Providing leadership and oversite to the accounting unit and the operation of the agencys accounting functions to include but not limited to administrative expenditures and budget development integrity and maintenance of the general ledger and subsidiary accounts allocation methodology and complex revenue reconciliations.
• Directing performance of finance staff to include establishing assigning and reviewing work product fostering accountability staff development and performance management.
• Overseeing the accuracy and completion of the agency Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports.
• Presenting and reporting of financial information to Executive Leadership and Board of Trustees including reviewing supporting documentation in support of monthly and annual budgetary reporting annual audit and providing information for various financial reporting deliveries.
• Coordinating the preparation of special financial reports and special projects for agency management.
• Providing oversight of the preparation of reports and schedules required for the annual external financial statement audit.
• Managing workflow and closing process to meet tight financial reporting deadlines and deliverables Ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Serving as Liaison with the General Accounting Office (GAO) Auditor Generals Office Arizona Financial Information Systems (AFIS) and other business systems.
• Establishing appropriate Departmental policies and procedures to maintain fiscal integrity.
• Reviewing and approving all accounting system control procedures assuring PSPRS is in compliance with all laws rules and regulations.
• Identifying and assigning the development and documentation of key accounting function policy and procedures implementing Board of Trustee actions and in responding to requests from leadership and various external constituents.
• Advising CFO on accounting issues system enhancements transaction recording and corrections.
  

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) at an expert level.
• Principles concepts practices methods and techniques of government fund accounting (SAAM) financial statement preparation (GASB GFOA) accounting systems system implementation internal controls and policy/procedures procurement rules.
• Banking processes.
• Budgeting.
• Applicable laws and regulations.
• State of Arizona entities such as ADOA GAO OSPB and JLBC.
• Supervisory management methods and leadership techniques.
• Various database spreadsheet and word processing software to analyze data produce financial reports and responses to requests for information.

Skill in:

• Analytical and problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be flexible implement improvement and manage change.
• Strong computer skills (Excel Access general ledger package).
• Accounting system implementation.
• Agile methodology.
• Attention to detail at every level.
• Manage vendor relationships.
• Manage and participate in multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to:

• Lead and mange with integrity.
• Read understand interpret and implement statute and authoritative accounting guidance (GAAP GASB GFOA SAAM).
• Explain complex topics in a concise manner.
  

Bachelors degree in Accounting 8 years of experience to include supervising and CPA certification preferred.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation to include credit and criminal history.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).

At PSPRS we promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility a learning environment and a team oriented culture. Among the many benefits of a career with PSPRS are 10 paid holidays per year accrual of sick and annual leave affordable medical benefits participation in the Arizona State Retirement Plan (after 6 months of employment) optional participation in a 457 deferred compensation program and employer matching on employee deferrals in the 457 plan (limited to a matching of 6 of salary on a per pay period basis).

By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note that enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Andrew Goodwin at orfor assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

All newly hired employees will be subject to EVerify Employment Eligibility Verification.