- Field
- Accounting and controllership
- Location
- Jonesboro, GA
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid
- Pay
- $130k to $200k
About the role
The Controller provides strategic leadership and oversight of accounting, budgeting, payroll, financial reporting, and related financial operations.
What you would own
- Accounting, Budgeting & Financial Operations Lead general accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Ensure accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems comply with GAAP, GASB, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain effective financial controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard organizational assets and ensure accurate reporting.
- Oversee revenue recognition, reconciliations, accounts receivable, payroll, and accounts payable processes.
- Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
- Provide oversight of budget development, financial projections, and variance analysis.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
- Financial Reporting, Audit & Compliance Lead preparation of financial reports, forecasts, trend analyses, quarterly and annual reporting packages, and the ACFR.
- Coordinate annual financial statement audits and internal control audits.
- Serve as a primary liaison with external and internal auditors.
- Maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP and GASB.
- Monitor changes in federal, state, and local financial regulations and ensure continued compliance.
- Maintain strong internal controls and recommend corrective actions or process improvements when necessary.
- Provide executive leadership with meaningful financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Leadership & Team Development Lead, develop, and support a high-performing finance and accounting team.
- Establish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountability across assigned functions.
- Coach and develop employees through ongoing feedback, training, performance management, and professional development.
- Organize and prioritize departmental workloads to ensure deadlines and organizational objectives are achieved.
- Oversee work schedules, performance evaluations, employee development, and departmental procedures.
- Support annual operating and capital budget planning.
- Strategic Financial Partnership Serve as a trusted financial advisor and strategic partner to executive leadership.
- Support the development and execution of short- and long-term financial and operational strategies.
- Partner with department leaders to evaluate and strengthen financial processes, systems, reporting, and internal controls.
- Analyze actual performance against budget, identify significant trends and variances, and provide actionable recommendations.
What they are looking for
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience.
- Comprehensive experience with general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, financial analysis, and internal controls.
- Experience preparing or overseeing an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
- Demonstrated working knowledge and application of GASB standards.
- Minimum of 3 years of management or supervisory experience.
- Experience within a governmental entity, public utility, water/wastewater utility, or other complex public-sector organization is preferred.
- Required Certification Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.