Controller

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, WA

7d • $129,794 - $139,794 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and chart of account structure, compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and policies.
• Knowledge of providing guidance to financial staff.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems, such as the financial system AZ360, and Procurement Portal.
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Google applications.
• Skill in analytics, interpreting and research financial data.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in presentations.
• Skill in writing documents policies and procedures, memos.
• Skill in planning, organizing and managing.
• Skill in interpersonal interaction.
• Ability to direct and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to plan and control functions.
• Ability to coordinate financial matters.
• Ability to prepare financial reports.
• Ability to comply with policies and statutes.
• Ability to report accurately.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of integrity of financial records and reports.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to understand and anticipate constituent and stakeholder concerns.
• Ability to coach and develop employees.
• Ability to develop continuous improvement practices and principles.
• 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.
• Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended.
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
• An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager