State comptroller vs finance controller

Differences between state comptroller and finance controller duties and responsibilities

State comptroller example responsibilities.

• Complete responsibility for high-volume billing functions and managing client trust accounts, including bank reconciliations.
• Perform payroll data input and verification work in support of payroll production.
• Encourage direct deposit of payroll checks saving administrative costs and help employees get compensate faster.
• Perform database queries in order to confirm the transfer of data to the appropriate PeopleSoft tables.
• Complete program oversight including policy/procedure development, budget, campus relations, campus program evaluation, and supervision of staff
• Automate many processes with the CAFR audit which significantly improve productivity

Finance controller example responsibilities.

• Lead the implementation of a fully integrate ERP system resulting in increase financial integrity.
• Supervise a staff of seven in the areas of A/P, A/R, G/L, financial reporting and payroll.
• Coordinate annual financial audit with external CPA firm and implement internal controls to satisfy recommendations from auditors.
• Develop and implement procedures with internal controls for all financial and operational processes to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Prepare all accounts for the month-end closing process and additionally gather information for daily/monthly reconciliations and journal entries.
• Work with outside CPA on year-end tax planning; ensure the timely filing and payment of corporate taxes.
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