Controller, Management, Financial Compliance

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Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the Fiscal Operations team, which includes Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Financial Reporting. Provide professional expertise to ensure agency compliance with generally accepted accounting principles(GAAP) and state and federal requirements and best practices. Develop/administer financial policies and internal controls, and provide recommendations to division and agency leadership.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Overseeing and coaching the day to day operations of the departments through subordinate managers for:
Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Financial Reporting preparation.
Assure compliance with all federal and state requirements, and maintain fiscal and internal controls. Establish appropriate Departmental policies and procedures to maintain fiscal integrity.
Provide updates to executive leadership, especially as it relates to: succession planning, training and handling of human resources issues for employees under direct or indirect supervision, developing and implementing strategic plans and process improvements, and providing direction to the Fiscal Operations team.

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and chart of account structure, compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and policies.
• Providing guidance to financial staff.
• Automated accounting systems, such as the financial system AZ360, and Procurement Portal.
• Microsoft and Google applications.

Skill in:

• Analytics, interpreting and research financial data.
• Oral and written communication.
• Presentations.
• Writing documents policies and procedures, memos.
• Planning, organizing and managing
• Interpersonal interaction

Ability to:

• Direct and coordinate the work of others
• Plan and control functions
• Coordinate financial matters
• Prepare financial reports
• Comply with policies and statutes,
• Report accurately.
• Maintain the highest degree of integrity of financial records and reports
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Understand and anticipate constituent and stakeholder concerns.
• Coach and develop employees.
• Develop continuous improvement practices and principles.

A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college or university; OR a Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting courses. A license as a Certified Public Accountant(CPA) by the state of Arizona, or license as Certified Govt. Financial Manager (CGFM) is also preferred. Must have knowledge of managerial techniques and team

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess…