Director of AccountingController

Title:Director of Accounting/Controller FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Business Services FT/PT: Full-time

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Salary Range: $105000-$135000

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration or other related field.
2. School Business Official (SBO) certification or ability and eligibility to obtain initial SBO certification.
3. Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience preferably in public school finance or governmental accounting.
4. Comprehensive working knowledge of Generally Accepted Account Principals (GAAP).
5. Comprehensive working knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and public school financing laws preferred.
6. Advanced proficiency in modern ERP/financial software systems complex data analysis financial forecasting and spreadsheet applications.
7. Exceptional accuracy organizational and record keeping skills.
8. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and leadership levels.
9. Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Job Goal:The Director of Accounting/Controller leads the daily accounting financial reporting and fiscal operations of the district. This position ensures sound financial stewardship strict internal controls and compliance with GAAP GASB standards and state and federal regulations. The Director of Accounting/Controller directly manages core accounting functions ï½ including accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and benefits administration ï½ and serves as a key fiscal partner to the CFO. This position requires the continuous use of independent judgment.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Supervise day-to-day activities of the business services department
2. Assist CFO in training mentoring and evaluating department personnel.
3. Maintain a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions of the district.
4. Oversee and perform data entry of budget amounts receipts journal entries canceled checks void checks etc.
5. Assist the CFO in establishing implementing and enforcing a robust internal control systems.
6. Oversee the monthly and fiscal year-end accounting close processes ensuring timely preparation of balance sheets revenue/expenditure statements and bank reconcilliations.
7. Review and approve journal entries account reconciliations wire transfers and inter-fund transfers.
8. Assist the CFO with preparation for internal and external financial audits.
9. Assist the CFO with the completion of all state and federal reporting.
10. Oversee the process for nonpublic transportation claims and payments.
11. Reconcile online receipt deposit system
12. Trace errors and record adjustments to correct charges and credits posted incorrectly.
13. Review update and maintain account code descriptions as needed..
14. Maintain a record of district investments.
15. Administer the P-Card program.
16. Record electronically transmitted monthly property taxes sales tax state aid and direct deposits.
17. Prepare accounts receivable; create billings for special education open enrollment rental of buildings etc.
18. Assist CFO in making reports to the board cost analysis and other financial reports including the annual audit and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
19. Facilitate the independent audit process and maintain adequate workpapers.
20. Provide assistance backup and support in the business services department; communicate answers to district employees questions.
21. Coordinate and provide annual training sessions to staff responsible for cash handling and deposits in the proper methods of securing cash and the proper timing and recording of cash receipts.
22. Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information.
23. Participate in continuing education opportunities.
24. Other duties as assigned.

Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated by the CFO on an annual basis.

Disclaimer:
The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.

The Southeast Polk Community School District does not discriminate in its educational programs activities or employment practices on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion creed sexual orientation age (for employment) and actual or potential parental family or marital status. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of you have questions or a grievance related to this policy or for information about the districts grievance procedures please contact Justin Colbert Deputy Superintendent 8031 NE University Ave Pleasant Hill IA 50327