Controller

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

purposeof this

classificationis to manage both the financial control and budgeting functions for the District. This position will

perform professional level work overseeing

the managementof

and

Responsibilityfor Financial Controls Functions Including

accounting,accounts

payable, payroll,financial

reporting and analysis,cost

accounting, , strategic financialplanning and continuous

process improvements,and annual audit submissions. Additionally, this position is

the District'sSubject Matter Expert (SME) in

comprehensive knowledgeof

GenerallyAccepted

Accounting Principles

(GAAP)

accounting

standards,to

ensurethat the

organizationis following all

relevant accounting principlesand

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 (OandM) 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,

allaccounts payable activities,

internal financial controls monitoring, budgeting,and

internal andexternal 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 (MDandA) 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 execu ive 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.

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