Controller

JOB TITLE: Controller

AGENCY: Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water)

LOCATION: Santa Clarita, CA

FILING DEADLINE:  November 8, 2024

SALARY RANGE:  $186,347 - $227,052 Annually

THE POSITION

Under general direction, provides oversight to significant functions within the accounting department; monitors the financial performance; oversees investment plans to ensure appropriate cash flow; tracks annual operating and capital budget of the Agency for cash flow purposes, submits monthly and quarterly reports as directed; maintains ledgers and financial records of the Agency; coordinates and provides schedules for the annual audit; trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; and performs related duties as required.

The Controller is the lead supervisory-level class in the Accounting series and is responsible for overseeing significant programs, functions, and/or service areas that have an Agency-wide impact. Receives general direction from the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. Exercises supervision over assigned staff.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the Controller position at Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is a dynamic and caring leader who thrives in a close-knit staff environment. They possess a strong sense of trustworthiness and respect, which fosters positive relationships with employees. This candidate understands the importance of empowering their technically professional staff and avoids micromanagement, allowing them to excel in their roles.

Experience in overseeing Grants (state and federal), including an understanding of grant agreements, monitoring compliance, and preparation of grant financial reports. Payroll management including the understanding of tax regulations, payroll reconciliations, and benefits administration is highly desirable for this role, as it demonstrates the candidate’s ability to handle complex financial processes and ensure accurate and timely payments. Additionally, the ideal candidate will actively build rapport with other departments across the organization, fostering collaboration and effective communication. They will also be required to attend various committee and board meetings after hours which may include presentations.

An active listener, the ideal candidate values the perspectives and ideas of their staff, creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. They are a clear and concise communicator, able to convey information effectively to both internal and external stakeholders. Overall, this candidate possesses the leadership qualities necessary to drive success and maintain a harmonious work environment at Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitors the financial performance of the Agency, including preparation of monthly reports for senior management, finance committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Reviews and oversees the accounting department’s functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, capital asset accounting, cash and investment accounting, payroll, and grants.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; interviews and assists in the selection of employees; recommends personnel actions; initiates disciplinary actions if needed.
• Prioritizes, schedules, and plans assigned staff work; monitors staff tasks, progress, and employee performance; conducts performance appraisals.
• Conducts internal audits, reviews records, financial statements, documents, and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements, procedures, and principles; provides schedules and information to external auditors.
• Determines cash flow requirements, researches investments, and makes appropriate investments in accordance with policy.
• Oversees the Agency’s cash and investment funds; works with the Agency’s investment advisor to ensure all statutes governing the investments of the Agency are in compliance.
• Provides payroll processing oversight to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll; reviews and approves payroll reports and transactions.
• Serve as a Project Manager for the Agency’s financial software conversions.
• Operates a computer and assigned software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, public or business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Seven (7) years of experience performing professional accounting duties, preferably in a public agency, which includes two (2) years in a management or supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant licensure is desirable, but not required.

THE COMMUNITY

Santa Clarita is located just north of Los Angeles, minutes from Burbank Airport. The Santa Clarita Valley is one of Southern California’s fastest growing areas and one of the best places to live, work, and play. The most successful entertainment, biomedical, technology, and aerospace companies in the world enjoy Santa Clarita’s unmatched quality of life, highly educated workforce, master planned communities and business parks, distinguished schools, and business incentives.

For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rev2-Santa-Clarita-VWD-Controller.pdf.

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work-related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/scv-water-controller/. Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of past organization(s).

For additional information please contact:

Chelsea Freeman

(510) 570-3844

chelsea_freeman@ajg.com

Website: https://koffassociates.com/

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