Controller

SUMMARY: Assists the CFO in managing the Authority's financial reporting and related accounting activities of the MCCA's Finance Department. Oversees and/or performs all necessary steps for maintaining the General Ledger and managing the month-end closing and annual close process. Serves as MCCA lead for annual independent audit and ad hoc audits or reviews, whether external or internal. Oversees Construction in Progress and Fixed Asset accounting and assists with cash management activities. The Controller serves as one of six trustees for each of the MCCA's two retirement liability trusts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The CFO may designate various other activities. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for any reason, including reasonable accommodation.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Oversees all aspects of financial reporting (G/L and sub ledgers), fixed asset reporting, and event (job cost) reporting;
• Oversees all aspects of financial reporting including the monthly close and year-end close process and period end reports;
• Oversees financial reporting related to the MCCA's retirement liability trusts including account reconciliation;
• Directs the preparation of operations analyses and reports on relevant topics; and,
• Distributes accounting reports and commentary to MCCA senior management, as appropriate, to support decision making.

Month- & Year-end Closing

• Oversees the closing and reconciliation of the General Ledger
• Oversees the preparation of month-end account reconciliations;
• Works closely with the CFO to prepare monthly and annual financial statements;
• Manages and coordinates the external audit process in conjunction with the CFO;
• Oversees preparation for annual audit and ensures timely dissemination of auditor requests and responses;
• Oversees preparation for state audit, special valuations or any other related requirement that must be competed from time to time

Construction-in-Progress and Fixed Asset Accounting

• Maintains Construction-in-Progress (CIP) accounts, recommends capitalization, as appropriate, and computes amortization expense;
• Works with CFO to reconcile CIP costs from the project database to the general ledger and;
• Maintains Fixed Asset and Accumulated Depreciation accounts and computes depreciation expense.

Internal and External Audit and Compliance

• Works with the CFO to target annual and ad hoc reviews for internal audit and compliance standards, including vendor contracts, sales tracing and reconciliations, internal controls testing and other similar items;
• Works closely with the Director of Financial Operations to annually review internal control procedures and related processes to ensure that all supporting documentation is maintained in preparation for the external audit;
• Works with the CFO to distribute any findings resulting from internal audit and compliance measures and follow up with the related departments; and
• Stays attuned to best practices and leading examples for internal audit and compliance tracking including training opportunities for Finance and MCCA personnel.

Capital Asset Budgeting & Forecasting

• Works closely with CFO and Senior Management to implement annual budgeting process for multi-year capital projects planning, including developing and maintaining critical information and assessments of historical, current and future Authority investments in its facilities and other strategic initiatives.
• Tracks capital spending against budget;
• Works with CFO to develop, maintain and enforce a capital planning process that includes GAAP standards and other related best practices.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Supports the CFO and other Finance personnel in the preparation of the annual and capital operating budget and helps to monitor, track, and report budget vs. actual performance;
• Analyzes monthly budget performance and provides narrative overview of variances;
• Prepares periodic interim forecasts, including MCCA financial statements and;
• Institutes other planning-oriented control procedures as required.

SUPERVISON RECIEVED: Expected to work independently, with minimal day-to-day supervision. Goal setting, management oversight and performance evaluation will be provided by the CFO.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field with 6-8 years' experience required. CPA or comparable licensure is required.

• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions required.
• Strong working knowledge of all major accounting areas, including G/L, A/R, A/P, Fixed Assets, Payroll. Month-end closing experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven ability to self-manage, multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior analytic abilities and software skills.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting software (ERP) environment preferred, ideally with MS Dynamics/NAV/Business Central.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule for this position typically involves whatever hours are necessary to complete the job. The hours and days may fluctuate based upon the needs of the department and accounting schedule, which would require the ability to work a flexible schedule including late nights, early mornings, long days, weekends and holidays.

DRESS CODE: To project professionalism expected by the public, business attire is expected of all employees.