Southern California Association of Governments · 2 days ago
Department Manager of Accounting (Controller) - Limited Term
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expSouthern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is seeking a hands-on leader and manager to fill the limited-term position of Controller during a transformative era for the agency. The Controller will manage the Accounting Department, oversee financial reporting, and implement best practices to streamline finance processes.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assume management responsibility for all Accounting department services and activities: plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan in the Accounting department; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures
Prepare SCAG’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, including implementation of new Accounting standards
Review and approve accounting and financial transactions including: memorandum of understanding, contracts, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, receipts, refunds, cash management functions
Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for accounting and finance programs including the General Fund and all Special Revenue Funds
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the Chief Financial Officer; direct the implementation of improvements
Develop and standardize procedures, methods, and workflows to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and workload of staff during the implementation of SCAG’s new ERP system
Monitor costs and expenses approved by the Regional Council and other expenses that can only be charged to the General Fund; monitor dues collections from member jurisdictions; assume responsibility for long-term strategy and implementation to conserve the agency's financial reserves
Access financial data and information for preparation of reports pertaining to the General Fund, Special Revenue funds, and other reports to assess fund utilization by SCAG and use of resources available to SCAG. Monitor, record and report OPEB and Pension Obligations
Serve as a liaison for Accounting with the Regional Council, other SCAG departments and divisions, and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues
Communicate directly with Federal and State administrators, contractors, subregions and other vendors to discuss and resolve problems that affect SCAG's financial interest on an ongoing basis
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
7 years of experience in government accounting
4 years of management or direct supervisory experience
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
A CPA is highly desirable
Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be considered
Preferred
Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing standards as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and the US Government Accountability Office
Experience preparing and submitting the annual ACFR
Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership
The ability to strategically plan and coordinate the work of a department
Knowledge of federal and state grant administration guidelines
Experience in budget development and administration
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical information to all levels of staff and stakeholders
High level of attention to detail with effective problem-solving skills
The ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement procedures to streamline processes
Benefits
Employees are eligible for two work models: in-office and hybrid
This position is expected to follow the hybrid model and be in the office 2 days per week.
Company
Southern California Association of Governments
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is the nation's largest metropolitan planning organization, representing six counties, 191 cities and more than 18 million residents.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cindy Giraldo
Chief Financial Officer
Darin Chidsey
Chief Operating Officer
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