Financial Controller

Middle Rio Grande Development Council

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: CONTROLLER

PAY GRADE: E9

DIVISION: CONTROLLER

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position will be responsible for the organization and delivery of the Council's budgetary, accounting, financial management, management information, and internal and external information and reporting processes, to support and sustain the budgetary and financial management systems. The Controller shall directly supervise the Finance Officer. S/he shall work under the supervision of the Executive Director and ensure he receives the necessary data to be able to respond effectively on all the programs under the jurisdiction of the council of governments.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC WORK PERFORMED

• Directs and coordinates activities of personnel responsible for formulation, monitoring and presentation of budgets for controlling funds to implement program objectives of all the COG's monies; responsible for the final preparation of the Council's budget.

• This position functions as the Fraud and Abuse officer, Records Management Officer (RMO) and EO Officer/504 Coordinator for the MRGDC. Investigates all EEO grievances and coordinates with appropriate staff to submit responses to appropriate state agencies including, but not limited to TWC, EEOC and TDHR regarding claims. An Equal Opportunity Officer is responsible for coordinating a recipient's obligations under the part. Those responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

(a) Serving as the recipient's liaison with CRC;

(b) Monitoring and investigating the recipient's activities, and the activities of the entities that receive WIA Title I funds from the recipient, to make sure that the recipient and its sub recipients are not violating their nondiscrimination and equal opportunity obligations under WIA Title I and this part;

(c) Reviewing the recipient's written policies to make sure that those policies are nondiscriminatory;

(d) Developing and publishing the recipient's procedures for processing discrimination complaints under §§ 37.76 through 37.79, and making sure that those procedures are followed;

(e) Reporting directly to the appropriate official (including, but not limited to, the State WIA Director, Governor's WiA Liaison, Job Corps Center Director, SESA Administrator, or LW1A grant recipient) about equal opportunity matters;

(f) Undergoing training (at the recipient's expense) to maintain competency, if the Director requires him or her, and/or his or her staff, to do so; and

(g) If applicable, overseeing the development and implementation of the recipient's Methods of
Administration under § 37.54.

• Reviews operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs; consults with Division Heads to ensure adjustments are made in accordance with program changes in order to facilitate long term planning.
• Maintains the Council's books of account and financial records through the Finance Officer.
• Reviews all contracts for the Executive Director: executes and/or approves all purchase orders and contracts.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Council's Financial Management Information System to assure the availability of adequate and timely information relative to the financial status of all Council contract activities; directs compilation of data based on statistical studies and analyses of past and current years to prepare budgets and to justify funds requested.
• Develops and directs the offering of appropriate training programs for all finance staff to be able to efficiently and effectively utilize the financial management system for the operation of the COG's programs. Prepares comparative analyses of all programs by analyzing costs in relation to services performed during previous fiscal years and submits reports to Executive Director with recommendations; directs financial planning and investment of funds.
• Reviews all policies and procedures developed by the Division Heads assuring the sound management of all the COG's assets and liabilities; plans, develops, and administers records management policies designed to facilitate effective and efficient handling of business records and other information; plans development and implementation of records management policies intended to standardize filing, protecting, and retrieving records, reports, and other information contained on paper, computer programs, or other media.
• Evaluates staff reports, utilizing knowledge of principles of records and information management, administrative processes and systems, cost control, governmental record keeping requirements, and organizational objectives.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of ten years of administrative experience in government finance, accounting, and/or public finance management. Prefer direct experience in program administration of employment, training, finance, and other governmental programs. Requires prior experience in the development of client, accounting and financial systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Computer literacy and knowledge of computer systems and technologies, knowledge of Council of Governments financial, accounting, and financial management systems and requirements; must possess specific program knowledge in one or more of the program areas currently managed by the Council; prefers ability to communicate in English and Spanish; should be able to effectively manage and supervise personnel and develop training programs for systems management; must have strong program knowledge with emphasis on financial management manuals, regulations, and acts governing the COG's programs; should have strong background in intergovernmental affairs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Will require in-region and out-of-region travel; will be required to attend workshops and training that will require overnight lodging and/or carpooling; must have current driver’s license and proof of insurance for vehicle used for approved travel.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $86,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person