Summary: Georgia Ports Authority is seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee accounting, reporting, financial analysis, payroll, and external audit. The Director will also support the Port’s substantial capital projects program. They will have management oversight for a team of ten, will serve as a liaison with shared services departments and will work closely with the CFO, serving as backup as appropriate. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A DIRECTOR LEVEL POSITION.
Required Qualifications & Experience: 3 years’ experience in a senior financial management position, preferably with exposure to board reporting.The successful candidate will be a CPA with full cycle accounting experience within a medium sized organization (around $100M in revenue). Knowledge of labor workforce (including overtime), ERP implementation, and experience with major capital investments is preferred. The Assistant Controller will be an outstanding communicator with exceptional interpersonal and people management skills.
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