Website Faribault Public Schools
Summary of Job Duties: The Controller is a key leader within the finance and operations department performing difficult administrative work assisting with the direction and supervision of the district’s fiscal resources and staff. The Controller will work in the development of innovative financial and operations that support teaching, learning, student development and organizational operations. The Controller will assist in the development and support of district-wide finance and operation policies, procedures, budgets, services and facilities while working collaboratively with administration with the supervision of the accounting system coordinating the day-to-day business operation of the district.
Essential Functions:
Coordinate the day to day activities of the business office to ensure an orderly workflow.
Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, local, state and federal statutes and board policy.
Assist in the supervision and coordination of business office staff.
Manage the finance system maintenance including application set up, Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS) coding changes and updates, and calendar and fiscal year-end processing.
Resolve finance system problems and conduct staff training on the finance system.
Conduct audit of and provide support in calculating employee deductions and benefits within the payroll system.
Coordinate and oversee the salaries and benefits payable process; verify and overlook process.
Coordinate, facilitate and monitor the budgeting process; communicating regularly with budget managers and finance department.
Manage balance sheet reconciliations including benefits, payroll, fixed assets, AP, AR, etc.
Act as a resource and subject matter expert for staff with balances and codes throughout the year.
Manage financial reporting, including grants.
Prepare and arrange for the internal auditing of accounts.
Coordinate the preparation of the required annual external audit of district accounts.
Assist in the implementation and coordination of the district’s accounting functions.
Monitor and communicate cash flow needs; project district cash needs and prepare future daily and monthly plans for cash management.
Assist with making financial projections and forecasting estimates.
Participate in leadership and collaborative interdepartmental meetings as a representative and member of the department.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of accounting and auditing.
Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal school funding programs.
General knowledge of school funding sources and budgeting methods and techniques.
Must be self-motivated, collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
Attention to detail and accuracy skills.
Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
Portray a positive image of the district.
Ability to prioritize work and meet constant deadlines with limited supervision.
Proven abilities in Excel and Word applications, including spreadsheet development and the Google suite.
Demonstrated skills in creating financial reports.
Ability to make arithmetic computations, compute rates, ratios and percentages.
Strong analytical & problem solving skills.
Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.
Education/Experience:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
3-5 years’ experience working with school district finance preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary/Benefits
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary compliments skills, experience and qualification with a 260 day contract range of $90,000-96,600. Faribault Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package along with attractive perks as a school district employee. The district supports a strong mission and vision with many opportunities to contribute to the overall organization and community. Additionally, our schools have several before/after-school activities and summer long programming.
Benefits/Perks include:Comprehensive benefits package: health, life, long term disability, dental insurance
Substantial vacation, personal and sick days
Fully paid single health insurance
Generous 403(b) match
State pension plan
Enticing retirement packet
State of the art fitness center
Work-life balance culture
The new controller will have access to useful technology devices, along with designated funds for continued professional development. This position is supported by a caring community of colleagues who value a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the city of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics:Centrally located on I35; driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
Many lakes with great fishing and boating opportunities
Revamped historical downtown with many fun shops, restaurants, brewery and distillery.
Concerts, movies, and farmers market in the park
Over 10 miles of paved bike trails within city limits; including access to the 100 mile Sakatah-Singing Hills Trail connecting from Mankato to Red Wing.
Over 57 parks and amenities; including an aquatics park, BMX park, dog park, pickleball park, several outdoor ice rinks with warming houses, 743 acres of the River Bend Nature Center, and Alexander Park hosting several baseball diamonds, football and track field and the county fairgrounds.
Join an exceptional highly collaborative team of educational leaders today! Everyday our students and staff put their best Falcon foot forward.
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