Controller

$100,000 - $100,000/Yr

Douglas County Ga Animal Services - Douglasville, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Douglasville, GA

About the position

The Controller position is a supervisory, administrative, and technical role within the government finance and accounting sector. This position is responsible for the preparation of financial reports, conducting research and analysis, maintaining the general ledger, performing account reconciliations, and preparing for audits. The Controller will oversee the Accounting Division of the Finance Department and will report directly to the Deputy CFO. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of financial systems and the ability to present complex financial analyses to senior management and county departments. The Controller will also be responsible for preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditures on a monthly and annual basis, ensuring that all financial activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations. In addition to financial reporting, the Controller will coordinate month-end and year-end close processes, prepare schedules for comprehensive annual audit preparations, and investigate and resolve audit findings and account discrepancies. The position involves supervising and training staff, reviewing journal entries for accuracy, and maintaining comprehensive reporting for various county requirements. The Controller will also oversee accounts receivable, payroll, and ensure that all financial documentation is properly logged and supported. This role requires a proactive approach to leadership and the ability to develop short and long-range financial plans for the county.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, annual and as needed financial analyses and reports.
• Present and explain complex financial analyses and make sound recommendations to senior management and county departments.
• Prepare revenue projections and forecast expenditures monthly, annually and on an as needed basis.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare schedules and required financial reports for comprehensive annual audit preparations.
• Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
• Coordinate complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the Finance team or with other departments.
• Review journal entries of junior accountants to ensure accuracy.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures for all aspects of the accounting division.
• Supervise, plan and assign workloads for staff; motivating and evaluating assigned staff.
• Train staff and act as a resource regarding financial software systems, Excel and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain comprehensive reporting for various county reporting requirements such as capital assets, take-home vehicles, etc.
• Oversee accounts receivable and revenue allocations and ensure that they are logged with supporting documentation.
• Oversee payroll, review monthly and bi-weekly State and Federal payroll tax deposits.
• Review and prepare quarterly payroll tax returns and annual reports.
• Provide leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range plans.
• Maintain a detailed current listing of all outstanding Returned Checks for the General Fund and the Enterprise Fund.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business, or public administration.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible accounting/finance work experience (governmental preferred).
• CPA certification or master's degree may be substituted for two years' experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License (Class C) and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with financial systems software, preferably Tyler products.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and financial modeling.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting theory, principles, and procedures.
• Knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems.
• Knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning.
• Knowledge of local government cash management practices.
• Knowledge of long-term debt policies, procedures, and instruments.
• Knowledge of accounting and reporting systems and requirements, including GAAP and GASB.

Benefits

• Salary of $100,000 annually
• Full benefits package