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.