Assistant Controller

About The Position

The Assistant Controller is a key member of the finance team and serves as a critical partner to the Controller in managing the District’s financial integrity and operational accountability. This position performs high-level accounting, financial reporting, budget development, forecasting, and analytical work essential to District decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Month-end closing
• General ledger management
• Balance sheet reconciliation
• Treasury transactions
• Capital project draw coordination
• Preparation of internal financial statements and discussion/analysis reports
• Maintain complex financial models
• Compile statistical and operational data
• Support annual audits
• Act as a liaison to District departments during the budget process

Requirements

• Active California CPA License (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• MBA preferred
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial planning, analysis, and accounting
• The following experience is desirable, but not required:
• Experience in public agency or fund accounting
• Airport or aviation industry experience
• Experience with construction/public works projects
• Experience with Sage 100 or similar financial systems

Qualifications

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include: A completed Employment Application, Cover Letter, Resume, and Responses to the Supplemental Questions.

Benefits

The Monterey Regional Airport is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The Airport is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can accommodate the needs of the successful candidate.

Supplemental Information

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Channelle Ceralde, SHRM-SCP Email: cceralde@cpshr.us | Phone: (916) 471-3110

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