Controller

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY CDE Lightband, the municipal power provider for the City of Clarksville, offers electric, television, Internet, and phone service to customers within the city limits. CDE Lightband serves over 85,000 metered homes and businesses with electric service and over 32,000 customers with broadband services over our Fiber-to-the-Premises Network. We are seeking a strategic and highly meticulous Controller to serve as the principal guardian of our financial integrity. In a period of rapid community expansion and evolving infrastructure technologies, this executive role is pivotal in balancing ambitious capital investments, such as our advanced grid automation and fiber-to-the-home expansions, with sustainable fiscal stewardship for the City of Clarksville. As a financial leader at the intersection of public power and high-speed broadband, you will oversee all accounting operations, comprehensive financial reporting, and internal controls, ensuring our fiscal health remains as reliable as the utility services we provide. If you are a CPA or financial expert with a commitment to public service and a passion for data‑driven excellence, we invite you to help us power the next chapter of Clarksville's growth. Controller Team/Division: Financial Services Reports To: Chief Financial Officer Job Status: Full‑Time Work Schedule: Business Hours Pay Status: Salary FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Grade: 17 Job Summary Incumbents manage and coordinate the activities of the Financial Accounting Department and perform professional accounting tasks requiring comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting standards. Responsibilities may include verifying, monitoring, balancing, and reconciling accounts; preparing journal entries and financial reports; calculating and documenting complex accruals and expenses; reviewing and approving journal vouchers, invoices, and cash requirement listings for payables; preparing and monitoring the department budget; interpreting and researching GAAP and FERC accounting standards; and implementing changes to accounting methods to ensure consistency with organizational policies and procedures. Incumbents supervise lower‑level accounting and accounting support staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervise staff, including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff are trained, monitoring workflow, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures, maintaining a safe working environment, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Manage the activities of the accounting function, coordinating, administering, updating, budgeting, and evaluating processes, procedures, systems, and standards; and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, standards, and company policies. Review internal financial reports, worksheets, general ledger entries, and other documents created by subordinates; identify, research, and direct the resolution of issues; ensure deadlines are met; and respond to questions from senior management. Administrator of the online banking system and online payments. Prepare a variety of management, fiscal, and organizational reports, including documentation for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports; compile, organize, and analyze financial and statistical data. Perform other duties as assigned, of a similar nature, or to help as needed. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred (Business or related field considered). Experience: 10 years in related responsibilities. Certifications: CPA or ability to obtain. CPR/AED or ability to obtain upon hire. Other Requirements: Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledgeable of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledgeable of budget forecasting practices. Knowledgeable of GAAP, GASB principles, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Skilled in managerial principles, monitoring and evaluating employees, prioritizing and assigning work. Skilled in managing financial operations, evaluating and implementing accounting procedures and systems, and implementing procedural improvements. Skilled in basic computer applications. Skilled in applying accounting principles and practices. Skilled in reading, comprehending, and analyzing financial statements. Skilled in preparing, monitoring, and reviewing journal entries and annual reports. Skilled in organizing, evaluating, and presenting complex financial data. Ability to accept responsibility and account for personal actions. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in writing and speaking. Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a range of problems. Ability to pay attention to minute details of a project or task. Ability to use appropriate equipment, materials, and personnel. Ability to identify and correct safety conditions. Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. Physical Demands The role requires routine handling of objects up to 100 lbs, repetitive motions, standing time, walking, and occasional climbing or crawling. Tasks also involve use of a headset, speaking clearly, and maintaining a safe environment. Employees must be able to lift, carry, and handle items within the specified weight ranges and perform basic physical activities required for daily operations. Working Conditions Indoor office position with occasional need to work in an external warehouse, subject to harsh temperatures. Some travel may be required. Additional Note The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary based on the department's business needs. All employees in pursuit of their duties should demonstrate the behaviors of the Code of Ethics and the CDE Lightband Mission & Vision. EEO Compliant. TN Drug‑Free Workplace. E‑Verify & i9 Participant. Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr