CONTROLLER

Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : Gloucester, VAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 02272026-01Department: FINANCEOpening Date: 02/27/2026DescriptionAre you a talented accountant ready to advance your career? Would you love to work for a company that truly appreciates your skills and provides great benefits to support your well-being? We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Controller to be the county's top technical accounting and financial reporting expert.If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you-please apply!Under minimal supervision, the Controller serves as the County's lead technical accounting and financial reporting professional. Plans, directs, and oversees the County's central accounting function with primary responsibility for complex governmental accounting. This position supervises the Accounting & Payroll Manager and provides technical oversight of the County's financial reporting. Key responsibilities include coordinating the annual audit, preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), debt issuance and compliance, and supporting the Chief Financial Officer on regular financial reporting.Reports to the Deputy County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer.Job HighlightsPerforms and leads complex general ledger reconciliations, including the monthly and year-end close processes; ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data in accordance with accounting standards and state, local and federal laws.Responsible for the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including coordination with external auditors.Recommends and maintains County financial policies and provides advisory support to department heads regarding financial practices and compliance. Monitors, researches and evaluates new governmental accounting standards, overseeing implementation of new pronouncements.Supervises the County's fixed asset program, creating and maintaining related policies and procedures, responsible for annual depreciation calculation and reconciliations.Provides supervisory oversight of the Accounting & Payroll Manager, offering technical guidance in resolving non-routine issues. Exercises supervisory responsibility in accordance with County personnel policies.Provides financial analysis in support of the annual County budget, including preparation of reports, estimation of available fund balance, and monitoring of adherence to fund balance and debt policies.Performs other duties as assigned.To view the complete job description: CONTROLLERThe full salary range for this position is $86,276-$129,414, and the hiring salary will be based upon qualifications and experience.QualificationsPossession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or a related field required.Six (6) or more years of related full-time experience working with complex automated financial systems, spreadsheet applications, and financial reporting.Four (4) or more years of progressively responsible management experience.To be considered for this position, your online application must include a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references.Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.Special RequirementsLicensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).Possession of certification from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) or the Virginia Government Finance Officers Association (VGFOA).Experience with Tyler Munis.Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free EmployerOUR Community: Gloucester CountyExperience Gloucester County by following these links:SchoolsGloucester County Government offers an excellent benefit package that includes health care coverage, leave program and retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Gloucester County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.Visit our for additional information:01The supplemental questions are very important and will be used to determine if you meet the basic qualifications as listed on the job posting and in the job description. I acknowledge that I must complete the supplemental questions section in order for my application to be considered complete.YesNo02When answering the supplemental questions about experience, education, or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the online application.I acknowledge the above statement.03What is your current highest level of education completed?I do not have a High School diploma or GEDHS Diploma or GEDSome CollegeAssociate DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or higher04In what field was your degree obtained? (If you do not possess a post secondary education please enter N/A as your response.)05Are you a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)?YesNo06Do you possess certification from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) or the Virginia Government Finance Officers Association (VFGOA)?YesNo07Do you have six (6) or more years of related full-time experience working with complex automated financial systems, spreadsheet applications, and financial reporting?YesNo08If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please describe your experience. Be specific and include duration of experience, organization you worked for, and job title. Include the number of employees you supervised/managed and the level and expertise of the employees you supervised. If you answered "No", enter N/A as your response.09A complete job description for this position is available on the Human Resource Department "Job Description" web page. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the complete job description including the minimum and preferred special qualifications required for this position.YesNo