Controller

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4824748 Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities The CONTROLLER assists the Director of Finance in directing operation of the Accounting Section; provides direction and supervision to Senior Accountant and other positions as needed; assists in utility wide budgetary activities; oversees preparation of monthly financial statements, audits, and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR); ensures accounting activities are performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); oversees all aspects of accounting activities; trains and supports Accounting staff in financial software and modules; subject to call; acts as Director of Finance or Finance Manager when designated; and performs other essential duties as deemed necessary. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting. Knowledge of the principles and practices of fiscal management. Knowledge of the principles and practices of advanced accounting. Knowledge of trust indenture/bond debt processes. Knowledge of personal computer spreadsheet software programs. Knowledge of cost and financial accounting methods and practices. Knowledge of budgeting. Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource management. Knowledge of supervisory procedures and practices. Knowledge of the principles and practices of long-range planning Ability to develop operational goals within policy guidelines and governing regulations. Ability to evaluate effectiveness of fiscal programs and activities. Ability to review, prepare and submit property insurance claims. Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements. Ability to understand and perform statistical and advanced accounting computations. Ability to plan, organize, schedule and direct work of others. Ability to coordinate activities with and through other departments. Ability to communicate at above average level orally and in writing. Ability to use Excel, Word, and Powerpoint applications. Ability to create and maintain spreadsheet applications using formula functions. Skilled in the use of spreadsheet software. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance; meets all requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), and Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM) exams and able to complete one of the certifications within one (1) year; plus four (4) years of progressively more responsible work experience in Accounting or Finance including supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications Master of Business Administration or Accountancy; Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO); Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) Special Requirements Must maintain a personal telephone due to subject to call out. Work Conditions Works in a heated and cooled typical office environment.