Controller

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for delivering comprehensive financial, accounting, and analytical services within the Accounting Division of the Finance Department. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards, preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), and monitoring and improving county-wide accounting processes. The role provides financial expertise for departments, supervises Accounting Division staff, and manages decentralized accounting functions across the county. Additional duties include coordinating and reconciling banking and credit card processes, supporting accounting system interface development, developing and managing the Accounting Department budget, and fostering collaborative relationships with departments. Strong interpersonal skills, tact, and the ability to build cooperative working relationships are essential for success in this decentralized environment.
The decentralized environment of the county means some accounting functions of the county are located within other departments and are not directly supervised by the Controller. Therefore, strong interpersonal skills, tact, and the ability to build cooperative working relationships are essential skills the Controller must possess and utilize on a daily basis.