Controller

About Harris County Flood Control District:

What you will do atHarris County Flood Control District:

The Controller will serve as a key financial executive leading the Districts day-to-day finance operations and overseeing a budget totaling $241 million and a bond program that comprises more than $5 billion in projects and construction. This role demands a dynamic leader with a strong command of public sector finance operational excellence and strategic execution.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director the Controller will manage and mentor a team of up to 53 staff members across core financial functions including general accounting accounts payable and receivable inventory management and the financial administration of complex state and federal grants programs. The Controller will establish and maintain robust financial systems internal controls and compliance frameworks that support transparency accountability and long-term fiscal sustainability. This role is pivotal in maintaining the fiscal integrity of the District and supporting its ambitious infrastructure and service delivery objectives. The Controller will be both a strategic partner and a hands-on operational leader driving excellence across all facets of financial management.

• Manage all accounting and financial reporting activities while establishing and enforcing policies strategies controls and reporting systems that ensure the Districts financial stability and the predictability of expenditures especially regarding federal and grant funding strategies.
• Provides status of financial condition by collecting interpreting and reporting financial data.
• Manage organizational cash flow forecasting; continuously collaborating with the Chief and Division Directors to assess the financial efficacy of program operations and establish finance and administrative systems to support District operations.

• Oversee the Districts annual budgeting as well as operations & maintenance capital improvement planning processes as approved by Commissioners Court.
• Manages the development and implementation of goals objectives and priorities for each assigned area to ensure alignment with the Countys strategic plan.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable local State and Federal requirements and supports any internal or external audits.
• Ensure that a system of internal project controls and a District-wide risk management framework is maintained and that best practices for cost control scheduling process improvement and risk management are implemented.

• Assesses and monitors workload administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships for assigned areas of responsibility; identifies opportunities for improvement and directs and implements changes.
• Interviews hires directs and evaluates personnel performance; if required discipline and/or terminate personnel.

• Carries out other general responsibilities as may be delegated by the executive management team.
• Attend seminars conference workshops and other training programs.
• Assist with division or District projects as needed.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required adapting to the Districts evolving demands responsibilities needs and objectives.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• Expert knowledge of accounting principles financial management controls and regulations
• Expert knowledge in budget formulation and spending plan development including monitoring and reporting.
• Expert knowledge of effective managerial practices and methods.
• Must excel in strategic thinking be open to new perspectives and better ways to do things be creative and manage innovation.
• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and guide others; build effective collaborative and cohesive teams toward accomplishing District and division goals.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal State County and other relevant procurement laws policies and procedures.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues government officials civic organizations community organizations and the public.
• Requires good diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to solve work problems and advise on technical questions and/or difficult work solutions.
• Requires analytical skills in applying guidelines policies and precedents and adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions.
• Ability to effectively prioritize identify and solve problems using sound and logical approaches by applying innovative and informed solutions that ensure long-term organizational improvements.
• Ability to plan organize prioritize coordinate train support assign and evaluate the work of subordinate managers.
• Ability to handle confidential materials with appropriate care considerable personal tact and initiative
• Be a self-starter; assume ownership in setting goals organizing work and completing assigned tasks.
• Ability to exemplify a professional manner in all circumstances.
• Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers the general public industry and/or governmental representatives.
• Ability to work well under pressure adhering to tight deadlines and accuracy/quality standards.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision relative autonomy and general review.
• Ability to utilize good organizational skills and effectively prioritize and schedule multiple tasks/initiatives.
• Ability to read/comprehend written materials e.g. policies procedures operating instructions and safety notices.
• Ability to write/record legible notes of activity and accurately complete required forms.
  
  
  NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.