Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Job Title

This position oversees all accounting and financial reporting functions for GBRA, including the general ledger, financial statements, capital assets, accounts payable, grants and construction accounting, and payroll.

The role supervises the accounting team, ensuring accurate, timely completion of assigned work. Key responsibilities include managing deadlines, maintaining the general ledger, preparing financial reports, and coordinating the annual audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Demonstrate the highest level of ethical leadership through daily actions and decisions.
• In coordination with the CFO and Deputy CFO, review and update procedures as necessary to ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively.
• Oversee the general ledger, ensuring accurate financial transaction posting and timely monthly and year-end close.
• Conduct monthly revenue and expense analysis, including monitoring aged receivables and payables.
• Direct the coordination with internal departments for grant awards, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting in compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Direct the preparation of project accounting schedules for construction projects and coordinate with internal departments as necessary.
• Responsible for all financial reporting, including the preparation of monthly financial statements and expense reports to the Board of Directors.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned accounting staff.
• Oversee, review, and perform verifications of biweekly payrolls, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments, manage corporate accounts, and oversee annual IRS 1099 filings.
• Direct the preparation and updating of capital asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Coordinate the annual financial audit with the external auditors.
• Coordinate the annual audit of the Defined Benefit Pension Plan and provide assistance to external auditors in collecting the necessary information and documentation.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Direct and prepare schedules for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and submit for award consideration by the Government Finance Officers Association.
• Ensure the timely distribution of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report as required by Texas statute and bond covenants.
• Present financial performance results to the GBRA Audit Committee and, if necessary, the Board of Directors.
• Prepare customer contract reconciliations annually or as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements.

Knowledge of standard business controls.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and empower a team.

Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Interpersonal and people skills with the ability to work independently, within a team environment, and with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated understanding of financial software systems and subsidiary applications.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

Maintains a calm, professional demeanor during high-pressure situations, ensuring clear communication, sound judgment, and effective decision-making.

Education/License/Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field.

Preferred License/Certifications such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Public Finance Officer.

Eight or more years of related experience in accounting and financial reporting with progressively increasing responsibility, including supervisory experience.

Experience in governmental accounting is strongly preferred.

Yes.

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard physical activity, such as periodic standing, walking, sitting, and basic motor skills to operate necessary computer programs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Some travel may be required within GBRA's 10-county district and extended areas to attend conferences, employee briefings, training sessions, meetings, or other activities.