CONTROLLER

About the role

This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: makes hiring and termination decisions/recommendations; establishes workloads and prioritizes work assignments; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; establishes evaluation and performance criteria for each area; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and directs training programs for Finance Department staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
• Oversees financial information system user operations and reporting; manages system stability, evaluation of internal controls over data and business processes; conducts/oversees analysis and testing of applicable upgrades to financial system.
• Directs annual audit process: oversees production of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in accordance with governmental accounting standards; presents reports to external auditor for attestation as required by State law; compiles and evaluates information from county's financial system, data from other areas, departments, and in some cases other legal entities to incorporate into County audited financial statements; and determines appropriate internal controls to ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
• Affords assistance in preparation and review of documents related to obtaining bonded debt and credit ratings for Fulton County: evaluates professional services related to issuance of debt; evaluates financial disclosure options with financial advisors and bond counsel in drafting the provisions of newly issued bond offering documents; researches federal provisions of new debt available to Fulton County; ensures debts are paid in accordance with bond or lease provisions; oversees recording of debt payments; establishes financial system chart of accounts; prepares information related to national rating agency inquiries; and participates in interviews with rating agencies.
• Supervises various financial operations, including cash management, general accounting, accounts payable, and project accounting: analyzes, recommends, and implements changes in the accounts payable and project accounting process.
• Performs a variety of activities in support of County accounting and finance administration: researches and evaluates financial impact of proposed state legislation; performs detailed cash flow projections and analysis; analyzes complex investment alternatives based on the level of risk; reviews actuarial reports for accuracy; revises financial policies and procedures as required; and acts as a departmental liaison to other boards and committees as required.
• Maintains a current, comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, principles and practices relating to government accounting and financial reporting; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; and attends meetings, workshops, hearings, and training sessions as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business administration or public administration or a related field required; supplemented by seven (7) years of experience in governmental budgeting, accounting, auditing and financial administration, to include four (4) years of management experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Must hold an active Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) license issued by the State of Georgia.