Strategic Controller – Fiscal Operations & GAAP

Civicworks; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Controller leads the Fiscal Operations team at the Arizona Department of Transportation, overseeing Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Financial Reporting. This role ensures agency compliance with GAAP and federal/state requirements while developing financial policies and internal controls.

The position provides executive leadership recommendations on succession planning, training, and strategic improvements for the department's fiscal operations.

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge and compliance expertise.
• Experience directing financial staff through managerial leadership.
• Proficiency with automated accounting systems including AZ360 and procurement portals.
• Strong analytical, communication, and financial reporting skills.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA or CGFM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Financial Reporting.
• Ensure GAAP and regulatory compliance and strengthen internal controls.
• Develop financial policies and guidance for the department.
• Provide executive leadership recommendations on succession planning, training, and strategic fiscal improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial staff leadership

Automated accounting systems (AZ360)

Procurement portals

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA or CGFM certification preferred

Tools

AZ360

Procurement portals

Job description

The Controller leads the Fiscal Operations team at the Arizona Department of Transportation, overseeing Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Financial Reporting. This role ensures agency compliance with GAAP and federal/state requirements while developing financial policies and internal controls.

The position provides executive leadership recommendations on succession planning, training, and strategic improvements for the department's fiscal operations.