Controller - The Metropolitan District Commission

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 Financial Controls functions including: accounting, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting and analysis, cost accounting, , strategic financial planning and continuous process improvements, and annual audit submissions. Additionally, this position is the District's Subject Matter Expert (SME) in comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting standards, to ensure that the organization is following all relevant accounting principles and standards. 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. These plans and budgets include revenue, expenses (O&M) and capital, as well as the determination of billing and tax rates and user fees needed to satisfy the District's revenue requirements. This 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• 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 which allows proper monitoring of financial performance. Responsible for the review and assessment of accounting operations, recommendations for improvement, and the implementation of new
• Manages the annual audit requirements on behalf of the District. Reviews documentation and submittals, ensures 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. 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 Manager of Treasury to maintain an accurate and comprehensive cash flow model for the District.

• Manages any SAP financial system upgrades for the Department. Reviews and either recommends or declines proposed SAP system enhancements or other District Business Enablement Team (BET) projects that have a direct impact on Controller functions.

• Develops, coordinates and reviews the Financial Controls and Budgeting functions budgets with the appropriate staff.

• Supervises, directs, mentors, and evaluates assigned Financial Controls and Budgeting staff , processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general direction of the Director of Finance/Chief Financial Officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience, including five (5) years of supervisory and/or managerial experience in accounting, finance, and auditing functions for an organization; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification..

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Public Accounting and/or Governmental Accounting experience with prior work experience in a Municipality or Public Utility preferred.

Master's Degree in Accounting and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Finance Public Officer (CPFO) preferred.

Driver's License Required.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and/or correlate data and/or information. Includes exercise of judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations. Includes referencing data analyses to determine necessity for revision of organizational components.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to function in a supervisory/managerial capacity for a group of workers. Includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; and may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions. Ability to deal with several concrete and abstract variables, and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very light physical effort in sedentary to light work, involving some reaching, handling, fingering and/or feeling of objects and materials.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual and/or auditory cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

The Metropolitan District Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Commission will provide reasonable

accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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 Financial Controls functions including: accounting, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting and analysis, cost accounting, , strategic financial planning and continuous process improvements, and annual audit submissions. Additionally, this position is the District's Subject Matter Expert (SME) in comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting standards, to ensure that the organization is following all relevant accounting principles and standards. 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. These plans and budgets include revenue, expenses (O&M) and capital, as well as the determination of billing and tax rates and user fees needed to satisfy the District's revenue requirements. This 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• 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 which allows proper monitoring of financial performance. Responsible for the review and assessment of accounting operations, recommendations for improvement, and the implementation of new
• Manages the annual audit requirements on behalf of the District. Reviews documentation and submittals, ensures 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. 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 Manager of Treasury to maintain an accurate and comprehensive cash flow model for the District.

• Manages any SAP financial system upgrades for the Department. Reviews and either recommends or declines proposed SAP system enhancements or other District Business Enablement Team (BET) projects that have a direct impact on Controller functions.

• Develops, coordinates and reviews the Financial Controls and Budgeting functions budgets with the appropriate staff.

• Supervises, directs, mentors, and evaluates assigned Financial Controls and Budgeting staff , processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general direction of the Director of Finance/Chief Financial Officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience, including five (5) years of supervisory and/or managerial experience in accounting, finance, and auditing functions for an organization; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification..

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Public Accounting and/or Governmental Accounting experience with prior work experience in a Municipality or Public Utility preferred.

Master's Degree in Accounting and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Finance Public Officer (CPFO) preferred.

Driver's License Required.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and/or correlate data and/or information. Includes exercise of judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations. Includes referencing data analyses to determine necessity for revision of organizational components.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to function in a supervisory/managerial capacity for a group of workers. Includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; and may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions. Ability to deal with several concrete and abstract variables, and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very light physical effort in sedentary to light work, involving some reaching, handling, fingering and/or feeling of objects and materials.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual and/or auditory cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

The Metropolitan District Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Commission will provide reasonable

accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.