The National Association of Counties (NACo), representing America’s 3,069 county governments with 40,000 elected officials, 3.6 million county employees and more than $660 billion in annual community-based investments, seeks a Controller.
Under the direction of the Finance Director, this position supervises accounting staff and directs the quality of the organization’s financial operations, to include production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, enhances the accuracy of the organization’s financial reporting, and ensures the organization complies with generally accepted accounting principles.
Oversees the day-to-day activities of accounting staff
Oversees month, quarter and year-end financial activities
Reconciles balance sheets and delivers summary reconciliation reports to the Finance Director
Manages all aspects of accounting: billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting. Tax compliance, inventory accounting, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and various analyses
Acts as the point-person for the organization’s annual Audit
Prepares materials for presentations to NACo’s Audit Committee
Prepares quarterly travel and entertainment reports of NACo officers and CEO
Prepares quarterly financial report for consolidated entities
Works with Grants Manager to prepare NICRA each year
Coordinates 990s with auditors
Maintains documented system of accounting policies and operations
Oversees timely payments of all accounts
Monitors cash and funding balances
Keeps an organized filing system of all accounts, statements, transactions, payments, and debts
Manages the quarterly/annual budgets and forecasts
Advises on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital investments, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management and the Finance Director
Organizes information and statements for audits and both internal and external auditors
Complies with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings and reporting
Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
Assists Finance Director with system conversion and implementation
Trains accounts payable, accounts receivable and grants accountant staff
Performs other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, accounting or related field
C.P.A. certification preferred
5+ years of progressively responsible experience
Knowledge and understanding of the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133 audit
Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Principles (GAAP)
Proficient with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation
Experience with Adaptive and Intacct is preferred
Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work closely with senior management, as well as mentor/lead other team members
OUR MISSION
The National Association of Counties unites America's 3,069 county governments.
OUR VISION
Achieve healthy, vibrant and safe counties across America.
