Job Title: Controller – 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 52 weeks per year
Essential Functions:Coordinates the day to day activities of the business office to ensure an orderly workflow; ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, local, state and federal statutes and board policy; assists in the supervision and coordination of business office staff.
Coordinates the budgeting process; monitors the budget facilitation; aids staff with balances and codes throughout the year; manages financial reporting.
Prepares and arranges for the internal auditing of accounts.
Coordinates the preparation of the required annual external audit of district accounts.
Assists in the implementation and coordination of the district’s accounting functions.
Maintains the Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS) coding system; trains staff on the use of the coding system and financial software.
Assists with financial system and upkeep.
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 a self-motivated, collaborative team player and be able to work independently.
Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate complex items.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills.
Strong customer service skills–able to communicate in a positive, professional and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
Portray a positive image of the district.
Must be able to work under numerous deadlines and in stressful situations.
Thorough skill operating standard office equipment and applicable hardware and software.
Thorough skill creating fiscal and financial reports.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical & problem solving skills.
Thorough aptitude for accounting & reconciling.
Willing and able to accept new responsibilities and adaptable to change.