The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Controller position at Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is a dynamic and caring leader who thrives in a closeknit staff environment. They possess a strong sense of trustworthiness and respect, which fosters positive relationships with employees. This candidate understands the importance of empowering their technically professional staff and avoids micromanagement, allowing them to excel in their roles.
Experience in overseeing Grants (state and federal), including an understanding of grant agreements, monitoring compliance, and preparation of grant financial reports. Payroll management including the understanding of tax regulations, payroll reconciliations, and benefits administration is highly desirable for this role, as it demonstrates the candidate’s ability to handle complex financial processes and ensure accurate and timely payments. Additionally, the ideal candidate will actively build rapport with other departments across the organization, fostering collaboration and effective communication. They will also be required to attend various committee and board meetings after hours which may include presentations.
An active listener, the ideal candidate values the perspectives and ideas of their staff, creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. They are a clear and concise communicator, able to convey information effectively to both internal and external stakeholders. Overall, this candidate possesses the leadership qualities necessary to drive success and maintain a harmonious work environment at Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency.
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