Controller - Public Sectors

Experience: Director

Salary: $180,000 - $225,000 per year

Key Responsibilities: Oversee the general ledger, month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Manage accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and account analysis. Oversee tax-related activities and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Prepare and review financial statements, schedules, and management reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiencies, and strengthen financial controls. Partner with internal departments and leadership to provide financial insight and support operational decision-making. Assist with annual audits and coordinate with external auditors, public accounting firms, and other external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with applicable governmental accounting standards, regulations, and reporting requirements. Lead and mentor accounting staff while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and accountability. Support budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning initiatives as needed.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Active CPA license strongly preferred.7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with experience at the Controller or senior accounting leadership level. Strong knowledge of GL accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax compliance. Experience improving accounting processes, controls, and workflows. Public accounting or public-sector/municipal accounting experience strongly preferred. Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams. A bit about us: Our client, a well-established municipal government organization, is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee core accounting and financial reporting functions. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for a well‑rounded accounting professional who can manage the general ledger, month‑end close, tax compliance, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting foundation, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex public‑sector environment. Experience in public accounting, government/municipal accounting, or another highly regulated environment is highly preferred.

Why join us? Meaningful Impact: Play a key role supporting the financial operations of a municipal organization and the community it serves. Leadership & Ownership: Take ownership of critical accounting functions while partnering directly with organizational leadership. Process Improvement: Have the opportunity to modernize processes, strengthen controls, and drive greater efficiency across the accounting function. Stability: Join an established public‑sector organization offering long‑term career stability and a mission‑driven environment. Professional Growth: Expand your experience across financial reporting, tax, compliance, audit, and municipal accounting.#accounting-finance #far #cash-flow #monthly-reporting #tier 3