Controller Position Government

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This Controller opportunity is with a well-established organization seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial operations and partner closely with executive leadership.

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• High-visibility leadership role partnering directly with senior leadership

  
  
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• Lead accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and accounts payable

  
  
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• Opportunity to develop and strengthen accounting processes and internal controls

  
  
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• Manage and develop an established accounting and finance team

  
  
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• Strong opportunity for a CPA with governmental or public-sector accounting experience

  
  
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Key Responsibilities

As the Controller, you will:

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• Lead general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, accounts payable, and payroll functions

  
  
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• Oversee month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, financial statements, and internal controls

  
  
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• Lead annual audit activities and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

  
  
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• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and applicable financial reporting requirements

  
  
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• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives

  
  
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• Lead, develop, and provide oversight to the accounting and finance team

  
  
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Qualifications

Ideal candidates for this Controller role will have:

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• Active CPA license required

  
  
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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  
  
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• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience

  
  
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• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience

  
  
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• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB

  
  
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• Experience preparing or overseeing an ACFR

  
  
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• Governmental, public-sector, or similarly complex accounting experience strongly preferred

  
  
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Why This Role?

This Controller position is ideal for an experienced CPA who wants to combine hands-on accounting leadership with strategic financial oversight. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a team, strengthen financial processes, and work closely with executive leadership on key financial and operational decisions.