Controller- Financial Services

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Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, the Controller will provide financial, accounting, and analytical services for the Accounting Division of the Finance Department. The Controller is responsible for the management of the general ledger, assist accounting staff with the accurate preparation of financial reports and statements, and support management in controlling and monitoring revenues and expenditures.

• Make hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.
• Prioritize, plan and assign work to staff.
• Supervise, train, motivate, and develop staff.
• Counsel, coach, and discipline staff and conduct performance evaluations.
• Approve leave requests and oversee payroll timekeeping functions.

• Oversee accounting activities, to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, property and cost accounting, revenues and receipts.
• Perform complex professional accounting work and ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
• Prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Design and review financial reports, schedules, and statements to demonstrate financial condition and compliance.
• Perform independent balance and reconciliation of County financial statements.
• Compile fiscal estimates, conduct special projects, and prepare fiscal reports.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with the County’s accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage and ensure compliance and coordinate the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Review revenues and expenditures and communicate with departments, agencies, and the public as needed.

• Monitor, evaluate, and enforce internal accounting controls across departments.
• Develop, implement, and update internal control policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure follow-up and corrective action on internal and external audit findings.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory standards.

• Coordinate internal and external audits and serve as a liaison to auditors.
• Develop responses to audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Stay current with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of new GASB accounting and reporting requirements and the new accounting standards imposed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
• Participate in professional trainings, meetings, and conferences to stay informed on best practices in government finance.

• Lead long‑range financial planning and countywide fiscal programs.
• Advise and coordinate with departments on taxes, payables, financial reporting and statements, capital expenditures, bonds, divisional estimates, audit requirements, and finance policies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment across departments on financial issues.
• Provide technical guidance on fiscal matters, reporting, and accounting procedures.

Other duties may be assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or University.

Seven (7) years of full‑time professional accounting experience, which includes three (3) years in a supervisory capacity. Three (3) years in public accounting and/or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License preferred. Experience preparing a ACFR and Single Audit Report in a municipal government environment is preferred.

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Valid driver’s license. Must maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with County policy.

Must pass a background, credit…