Controller

POSITION DESCRIPTION:The Controller reports to the Director of Finance and performs or directs financial duties within the department. The essential duties and responsibilities of the position include without limitation the following: Responsible for the overall operation supervision coordination and evaluation of the Accounting/Financial Reporting and Payroll o o Departments Accounts Payable and Federal Medicare Reimbursement Program Assures the accurate and timely completion of work within the department and that it is accomplished in accordance with District policies and applicable city state and federal laws. Responsible for the accuracy of the data maintained in the Districts financial software system. Assures compliance with and assists as necessary in the preparation of all regulatory agency reports including; Federal State City and Department of Education. Examples of reports are: UCOA GAAP GASB Single Audit OMB A-133 and School Committee Year End Projections. Work closely with the Special Education department to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations regarding Medicaid reimbursement claims Oversee cash control and disbursement reconciliations student activity account reconciliations and analysis. Assist in ongoing development of technology systems associated with each department. Develop and maintain an extensive inventory of complex budget preparation spreadsheets reports instructions and systems that are used in developing the districts annual budgets. Assist the Director of Finance and other designated staff in the preparation of annual budgets and other related activities. Coordinate and control all payroll activity in accordance with bargaining unit contracts administrative policies and IRS regulations including the Affordable Care Act. Control and maintain fiscal systems recommend appropriate changes and arrange and coordinate city state and federal audits. All other duties assigned by the Director of Finance.