Controller Finance, EPSD

Class Title:Accounting Manager / ControllerDepartment:AdministrationClassification:Administrator - 12 monthsReports to: Finance DirectorCLASS DESCRIPTION The Accounting Manager/Controller is responsible for the accuracy of the school districts financial systems and internal controls and leads preparation for annual audits. This role demands an experienced professional who takes full ownership of financial reporting drives audit readiness and operates with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is technically proficient communicates financial information clearly to non-financial audiences and proactively identifies and resolves issues without DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Reporting & CloseOversee period-end and year-end close process. Prepare and post of closing journal entries and ensure deadlines are met. Produce timely accurate and decision-ready financial reports for the School Committee Finance Director or Superintendent. Accounting OperationsManage all general accounting functions independently: Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll General Ledger and and manage the implementation of relevant internal processes and intercompany (municipal due-to/due-from) accounts on a defined schedule with zero unresolved items at new general ledger accounts in conformance with RIDEs Uniform Chart of Accounts and maintain financial statement reporting fixed asset accounts. Audit Compliance & GrantsLead audit readiness and compliance. Work closely with senior team members to prepare key financial reports for the School Committee and state that all grants are in compliance with OMB Circulars and any other fiscal requirements related to revenue and expense recognition all grant reimbursement requests accurately and on schedule proactively track receivables and flag potential shortfalls. Internal Controls & Systems Develop document and enforce Internal Control Policies and Procedures; identify gaps and implement corrective action without being directed to do and improve accounting systems payroll platforms and expense reporting tools; lead or support system implementations as as a subject matter expert on accounting policy; Assist with budget development and SKILLS AND ABILITIESMust be highly detailed and organized. High comfort level with evolving software altered standard operating procedures and dynamic environments Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees management and external agencies to maximize performance creativity problem solving and QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:Fully qualified CPA/CMA/MBAMinimum 5 years of progressively responsible accounting or financial control experience; government municipal or K-12 education experience strongly preferred Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables complex formulas) and Google Sheets PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to work in a variety of physical positions including but not limited to sitting standing stretching and walking. The employee is regularly required to talk and/or employee is frequently required to use hands handle or feel. The employee must be able to perform physical activities such as but not limited to lifting and/or moving light objects up to ten (10) lbs. and occasionally lift items slightly over ten (10) lbs. The use of a step stool may be required to reach the top drawer of a filing cabinet as necessary. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.