Senior Government Controller & Strategic Finance Leader

Rockdale County, Georgia; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockdale County government seeks a Controller as a senior financial leader and key successor to the CFO. The role oversees Finance, Procurement, and Grants Management, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the County's fiscal operations.

Under the CFO/Deputy CFO, the Controller supports long-range planning, internal controls, and enterprise-wide financial strategy, while ensuring timely reporting to executive leadership and elected officials.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, and financial management.
• Expertise in GAAP, GASB, internal controls, procurement regulations, and grant compliance.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Finance Department, Procurement Division, and Grants Management Office.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates management, professional, and clerical staff, including hiring, training, assigning work, resolving conflicts, and conducting performance management.
• Serves as acting CFO/Deputy CFO in their absence and provides leadership on major financial initiatives and special projects.
• Oversees preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting documents.
• Ensures compliance with applicable GAAP, GASB, and relevant state and federal regulations.
• Reviews and approves general ledger entries, account reconciliations, schedule preparation, and financial adjustments.

Job description

Rockdale County government seeks a Controller as a senior financial leader and key successor to the CFO. The role oversees Finance, Procurement, and Grants Management, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the County's fiscal operations.

Under the CFO/Deputy CFO, the Controller supports long-range planning, internal controls, and enterprise-wide financial strategy, while ensuring timely reporting to executive leadership and elected officials.