Senior Government Controller & Finance Leader

ZipApply; Conyers (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockdale County Government is seeking a Controller to serve as a senior financial leader overseeing Finance, Procurement, and Grants Management with responsibility for financial integrity and regulatory compliance. The role supports long-range planning, internal controls, and enterprise-wide strategy under the CFO/Deputy CFO.

You will direct staff, manage audit readiness, coordinate with departments, and ensure timely reporting of financial statements and fiscal policy compliance across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration or related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible governmental finance experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in budgeting, procurement, grants management, and financial systems administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Finance, Procurement, and Grants Management.
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate staff; act as CFO/Deputy CFO in their absence.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and ensure GAAP/GASB compliance.

Skills

Governmental accounting

Budgeting

Internal controls

GAAP

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/public administration

CPA or CPA-equivalent

CGFO/CPFO

Tools

GAAP

GASB

Job description

Rockdale County Government is seeking a Controller to serve as a senior financial leader overseeing Finance, Procurement, and Grants Management with responsibility for financial integrity and regulatory compliance. The role supports long-range planning, internal controls, and enterprise-wide strategy under the CFO/Deputy CFO.

You will direct staff, manage audit readiness, coordinate with departments, and ensure timely reporting of financial statements and fiscal policy compliance across the