Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Clayton County Water Authority; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Water Authority is seeking a Controller to provide strategic leadership over Accounting, Budget, Payroll and Financial Reporting functions in Georgia. You will partner with senior leadership to ensure GAAP/GASB compliance, accuracy, timeliness and strong internal controls while guiding staff and processes.

The role focuses on month-end close, financial reporting, audit coordination, and continuous improvement of financial systems and practices to support informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of general accounting functions including General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Budgeting and Financial Reporting.
• Oversee the management of all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP and GASB standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust financial controls and guidelines to protect CCWA’s assets and ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide support in complicated revenue recognition and reconciliation processes/systems.
• Oversee the review and reconciliation of AR general ledger balance to Customer Information System
• Oversee the management of all payroll and accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments, drive efficiency through innovative process improvements.
• Implement and manage a comprehensive month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all closing schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal accounting processes; propose and implement solutions.
• Provide oversight into budget development, variance analysis, and financial projections
• Oversee the coordination of CCWA’s annual audit. Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Develop financial reports and analyses, including forecasting, trending and results analysis: coordinates and assembles information for the annual audit and comprehensive annual financial report (ACFR); and coordinates all audit activities.
• Ensure developed financial reports are in accordance with US GAAP and report on financial statements variances and trends within timelines provided by CFO.
• Prepare accurate quarterly and annual financial reporting packages with narratives, and statistical reports within timelines provided by CFO.
• Provide insightful information and expectations to the executive team for decision-making and strategic planning.

Job description

Department: Controller Pay Grade: 118 (E) Pay Range Min $129,342 / Mid $164,910 / Max $200,480 DEADLINE: Open Until Filled JOB SUMMARY The Controller provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Accounting, Budget, Payroll and Financial Reporting functions, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial operations. Serving as a key strategic partner to senior leadership, the Controller oversees accounting operations, budgeting processes, financial reporting and related systems and internal controls. The Controller leads the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), supports the annual budget process, and ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards, laws, regulations, reporting requirements, and organizational policies. The position collaborates across the organization to strengthen financial and business processes, systems, and controls while identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and financial accountability. The Controller also provides day-to-day leadership of assigned financial operations and staff, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement while ensuring the organization maintains effective financial practices and reliable financial information to support informed decision-making.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Accounting/ Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead all aspects of general accounting functions including General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Budgeting and Financial Reporting.
• Oversee the management of all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP and GASB standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust financial controls and guidelines to protect CCWA’s assets and ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide support in complicated revenue recognition and reconciliation processes/systems.
• Oversee the review and reconciliation of AR general ledger balance to Customer Information System
• Oversee the management of all payroll and accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments, drive efficiency through innovative process improvements.
• Implement and manage a comprehensive month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all closing schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal accounting processes; propose and implement solutions.
• Provide oversight into budget development, variance analysis, and financial projections
• Oversee the coordination of CCWA’s annual audit. Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Develop financial reports and analyses, including forecasting, trending and results analysis: coordinates and assembles information for the annual audit and comprehensive annual financial report (ACFR); and coordinates all audit activities.
• Ensure developed financial reports are in accordance with US GAAP and report on financial statements variances and trends within timelines provided by CFO.
• Prepare accurate quarterly and annual financial reporting packages with narratives, and statistical reports within timelines provided by CFO.
• Provide insightful information and expectations to the executive team for decision-making and strategic planning. Governance/Accounting Policies and Procedures
• Document and maintain a system of accounting policies and procedures, both GAAP and GASB.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and GASB, including revenue recognition rules.
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation.
• Governance/Audit
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements by…