Controller

The Position

The Finance and Accounting Division is seeking a Controller. This position manages and coordinates the programs and activities relating to financial reporting and accounting functions. Oversees compliance with statutory, regulatory, and financial accounting requirements and financial policies and procedures for Clean Water Services (CWS). Ensures a system of internal controls is in place to safeguard CWS assets while efficiently and effectively accomplishing strategic objectives. Manages CWS financial position and performance reports and treasury activities and prepares financial cost analyses and accounting related to CWS operations.

Essential Functions

(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. CWS may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

SKILL IN:

Use of computers and computer software for financial information management, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

ABILITY TO:

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.

5 years of supervisory or managerial experience;

5 years of experience in financial management, including accounting, auditing, economic or financial analysis and reporting;

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field.

Upon selection, candidate must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver's license.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM) is preferred.

Additional Information

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.

Clean Water Services offers eligible employees the opportunity to choose benefits and plans that meet both individual and family needs. In addition to a competitive salary, Clean Water Services offers employees a comprehensive benefit packet that includes health coverage, health reimbursement account, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending account, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS/OPSRP), deferred compensation, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, goal sharing bonus, and more. Further information for full-time regular non-represented employees can be found here (Download PDF reader).

Depending on hours worked and duration of the position, temporary employees may qualify for an offer of medical benefits, deferred compensation, and employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave at the rate of .0334 per hour worked upon beginning employment and may carry over up to 40 hours into the next calendar year.