Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Controller

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education level required : Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration; MBA or CPA preferred.

Experience required : Minimum ten years of progressively responsible professional government accounting experience, including supervisory and management responsibilities experience.

• Knowledge Required : Thorough understanding of government accounting methods and procedures, financial reporting procedures and the management of complex financial transactions;
• comprehension of Government Accounting Standards Board statements; skilled in extensive use of computers and business / accounting software / systems in performing financial tasks, specifically spreadsheet manipulation;
• ability to successfully supervise, select and motivate staff and to build, foster and maintain effective working relationships;

familiarity with internal auditing practices; excellent oral and written communication skills; exemplary work history and attendance record.

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

BASIC FUNCTION :

1) oversight of all financial, accounting and reporting activities, including quarterly and annual audited financial statements.

2) leading all day-to-day financial operations, including functional responsibility over budgeting, general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and fiscal planning.

3) developing financial plans and policies, accounting practices, systems and procedures and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk.

4) working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and assisting, as necessary, with coordinating and administering all of the financial and administrative departments.

WORK PERFORMED :

1) Provide planning and oversight in the development of the annual operating and capital budgets.

2) Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GASB standards and regulatory requirements.

3) Monitor all internal financial and accounting controls and coordinate the annual external audit.

4) Analyze and review budget to actual expenditures reporting for all departments, subsidiaries and capital projects to identify, explain and correct variances as appropriate.

5) Provide oversight for payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting and subsidiary finance.

6) Review financial and accounting procedures and policies and implement changes and modifications designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations.

7) Ensure purchase and travel requests are aligned with corporate guidelines.

8) Prepare financial analyses and review quarterly and annual financial statements with supporting schedules and keep senior leadership abreast of results.

9) Assist the Chief Financial Officer with presentations of budget information, financial and accounting data and special reports to senior management, Directors and / or the Audit and Budget Committee.

10) Perform research and analysis related to financial operations as necessary.

11) Verify charges and ensure security of all credit cards.

Demonstrate attention to detail and commitment to accurate results.

12) Provide leadership in strengthening both internal and external communication by providing prompt responses and accurate accounting and financial information.

13) Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design and maintenance of an organizational structure and staffing adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.

14) Create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.

15) Support the Chief Financial Officer and perform other duties and special projects as requested.