Top 35 Controller Jobs in Smithfield, Va

CONTROLLER
City of Newport News —Newport News, VA
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- CPA
Assistant Controller
Bay Electric Co. —Newport News, VA
- From $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Controller - The College of William & Mary
Aramark —Williamsburg, VA
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Finance Manager, $80,000 - $100,000.00
Kingsmill Resort —Williamsburg, VA
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- 3 years
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City Controller
City of Norfolk, VA —Norfolk, VA
- $90,716.54 - $119,456.35 a year
- Overtime
- CPA
- 5 years
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Manufacturing/Project Controller
Trident Maritime Systems, —Newport News, VA
- $115,000 - $135,000 a year
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Norfolk Redevelopment And Housing Authority —Norfolk, VA
- $165,000 - $248,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPA
- 5 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Regional Controller
Boss, Inc. —Norfolk, VA
- $125,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Management
- CPA
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chief Financial Officer
ITA International —Newport News, VA
- $176,000 - $247,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- 11+ years
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Operations Controller- Administration
City of Norfolk, VA —Norfolk, VA
- $70,486.56 - $118,089.57 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Assistant Director of Sponsored Programs Accounting
Virginia Institute of Marine Science —Gloucester Point, VA
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
Accounting Manager
City of Norfolk, VA —Norfolk, VA
- $74,715.75 - $125,174.94 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
1d
Enterprise Controller
City of Norfolk, VA —Norfolk, VA
- $79,198 - $97,355 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Assistant Controller
Waste Connections —Norfolk, VA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Assistant Bursar
Old Dominion University —Norfolk, VA
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
Chief Financial Officer
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia —Norfolk, VA
- $135,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Finance
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Bursar
Tidewater Tech —Norfolk, VA
- Up to $30 an hour
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2d
Assistant Director of Finance & Operations, Alumni Engagement/WMAA
William & Mary —Williamsburg, VA
- $52,500 - $57,500 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
Accounting Manager
PCE811 LLC —Norfolk, VA
- $45,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Finance
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8d
Controller
SystemsAccountants —United States
- Up to $115 an hour
- Contract
- Remote
- CPA
- QuickBooks
- Senior level

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CONTROLLER

City of Newport News -
Newport News, VA

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Job Details

Qualifications

Financial forecasting
Staff performance monitoring
Staff supervision
Strategic goal setting
Team supervision
Customer service
Operations coordination
Writing skills
HR systems (technically supported)
Research
Workers' compensation insurance knowledge
Recruitment and selection
Driver's License
Math
Task prioritization
GAAP
Industry knowledge of financial regulations
Recruiting
Relationship management
Contract law
Accounting standards
Financial forecasting analysis
Training
Task assignment
General management
Staff development

Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

CONTROLLER
Human Resources Department

FINANCE DEPARTMENT 700 Town Center Drive, Suite 200
Newport News, VA 23606

Phone: (757) 926-1800

Fax: (757) 926-1825
NEWPORT NEWS, VA

CITY OF OPPORTUNITY

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for managing all accounting and accounts
payable functions, and maintaining the City's financial accounting records in conformity with accepted
principles of governmental accounting. Reports to the Finance Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides oversight of all functions within the Financial Accounting, Payroll, and Accounts Payable
divisions including budgeting, purchasing and financial transactions, staff organization and
development, performance evaluations, employee relations, prioritizing and assigning work and
related activities. Researches and prepares recommendations and reports for the department director.

Directs and participates in the planning, organizing and preparation of the City’s Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including revenues and expenses, short and long-term
capital and bond-funded Capital Improvement Project (CIP) plans, financial forecasts, operating
reports, debt-service funding, grant funding, and makes recommendations as necessary. Oversees
development and implementation of accounting and financial internal controls, operating policies and
procedures as well as implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB),
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and any other municipal, state, and federal government
regulations. Oversees and develops short and long-term strategic goals. Establishes departmental
programs and budgets for the maintenance, replacement, and improvement of materials and
equipment. Leads comprehensive operational projects as necessary.

Researches and proposes financial accounting and reporting process improvements; develops
accounting and payroll policies, procedures, and systems and ensures they are appropriately
administered; stays abreast of legislative activities related to government finance; participates in the
research, development and implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency, streamline
work processes, and improve employee productivity.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Accounting Management – Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles, methods

and practices; Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP); and Generally Accepted
Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Thorough knowledge of Governmental Accounting
Standard Board (GASB) requirements. General knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws and
regulations governing the receipt, custody and expenditure of public funds. General knowledge of
public administration, grant administration, contract law, and actuarial reports relating to Pension,
OPEB, Workers Compensation and general liability claims.

Supervision – Thorough knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign

work, schedule, supervise, train and evaluate the work of assigned staff. General knowledge of
personnel recruitment, selection, and the use of personnel information systems. Monitors and
assesses performance of staff in the organization to make improvements or take corrective action.

Customer Service — Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer

services. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of
customer satisfaction.

Strategic Planning – Knowledge of strategic planning principles and theories to forecast future

needs based on departmental operations and budget constraints.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate complex

situations and then to research information to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions or approaches to the situation. Applies general rules to specific problems to
produce answers that make sense. Combines pieces of information to form general rules or
conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Judgment and Decision Making – Evaluating the best method of research and then exercising

appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters. Considering the
relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Interpersonal Relationships - Maintains high morale among all department employees. Shares

knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Develops and
maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees, managers in other
departments, representatives from organizations, and the general public. Tactfully and effectively
handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

Communication – Excellent ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and proposals to

include preparation of reports, agendas, and policies. Excellent ability to listen and understand
information and ideas presented verbally or in writing. Ability to handle a variety of financial issues
with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner.

Financial Management - Ability to perform arithmetic and statistical calculations. Ability to employ

economic and accounting principles and practices in the analysis and reporting of data to include
bid preparation and evaluation.

Coordination of Work - Ability to establish and implement effective administrative programs and

procedures. Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the

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completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Performs a broad
range of supervisory responsibilities over others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Math, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a closely related field
and 5-7 years of increasingly responsible accounting experience or an equivalent combination of
education and experience, including 3-4 years of supervisory experience. Master’s Degree and
Designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid
driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work

Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10

pounds).

Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or work station.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals.

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

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

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controller jobs in smithfield, va

CONTROLLER

Assistant Controller

Controller - The College of William & Mary

Finance Manager, $80,000 - $100,000.00

City Controller

Manufacturing/Project Controller

Chief Financial Officer

Regional Controller

Chief Financial Officer

Operations Controller- Administration

Assistant Director of Sponsored Programs Accounting

Accounting Manager

Enterprise Controller

Assistant Controller

Assistant Bursar

Chief Financial Officer

Bursar

Assistant Director of Finance & Operations, Alumni Engagement/WMAA

Accounting Manager

Controller

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