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Metropolitan District Commission

Controller

Metropolitan District Commission, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112

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The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) provides quality water supply, water pollution control, mapping, and household hazardous waste collection to eight member municipalities: Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor. Additionally, the MDC provides drinking water to portions of Farmington, Glastonbury, East Granby and South Windsor, known as the MDC's non-member towns.

Job Summary The purpose of this classification is to manage both the financial control and budgeting functions for the District. This position will perform professional level work overseeing the management of and responsibility for the development and implementation of the District's financial planning for the annual Operating (OPEX) and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budgeting processes. The position presents the budget to executive management, monitors and forecasts funds throughout the fiscal year, benchmarks performance measures and costs of business against other organizations, and works in conjunction with the Treasury function on the bonding process.

Responsibility for Financial Controls Functions Included in this role are accounting, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting and analysis, cost accounting, strategic financial planning and continuous process improvements, and annual audit submissions. The Controller is the District's Subject Matter Expert in comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting standards.

Essential Functions Plans and directs and manages the Financial Controls and Budgeting functions, including objectives, policies, procedures, and operations.

Directs and manages accounting and budgeting functions for the District, including general accounting, payroll, all accounts payable activities, internal financial controls monitoring, budgeting, and internal and external financial reporting.

Manages the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated operating expense funds and capital improvement funds results. Identifies, implements and maintains proper accounting treatment for the District's transactions in accordance with GAAP and Government Accounting Standards.

Responsible for evaluating, implementing and maintaining the accounting and internal control system. Manages and approves prepared internal and external fund financial statements for issuance on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, allowing proper monitoring of financial performance. Responsible for the review and assessment of accounting operations, recommendations for improvement, and the implementation of new procedures.

Manages the annual audit requirements on behalf of the District, reviewing documentation and submittals, ensuring analyses are complete and documentation is in order prior to submission. Responsible for the delivery of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report including the Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for the Finance Director/Chief Financial Officer's approval.

Analyzes finance information on activity effectiveness and efficiency, determines operating policies and approves operating procedures, and reviews and approves reports for submission to executive management.

Develops, implements and manages the District's planning and forecasting model. Provides statistical analysis and projections as required.

Works closely with senior management to ensure District financial plans and budgets achieve financial and operational objectives as outlined in the District's Strategic Plan.

Provides direction to District Managers and Directors regarding the timing, content, and objectives of the District's annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Works with the Manager of Treasury to maintain an accurate and comprehensive cash flow model for the District.

Manages any SAP financial system upgrades for the Department, reviewing and recommending or declining proposed SAP system enhancements or other District Business Enablement Team (BET) projects that have a direct impact on Controller functions.

Seniority Level Executive

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries Utilities

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