Accounting Controller

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Salary Range: $136,182.78 - $179,645.37

Exempt, Full Time, Full Benefits

Apply by: September 30th, 2026

Controller

Accounting Department

SUMMARY

The Controller, with responsibility for accounting, audit and payroll expertise, supervises a team of Accounting Managers, an Accountant, and a Payroll/Accounts Payable Supervisor. This role includes developing and executing strategies and standards related to accounting policy, financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, audit, payroll, and financial systems and controls. The Controller will manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements, as well as coordinate the preparation of financial statements and filings. Additionally, this position conducts ad hoc financial analyses, works with the team to develop internal controls, and oversees audits to preserve the organization's assets.

JOB DUTIES

The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not prevent the assignment of work that is appropriately related to this class.

Ensures the timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions by the County and ensures compliance with financial policies by financial agents of other departments.

Prepares timely filing of financial information in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements local, state, federal and professional guidelines and County policies.

Maintains the integrity of the chart of accounts and approves new general ledger accounts and funds.

Reviews current p