Controller
Apply NowCompany: Albert Lea Area Schools
Location: Albert Lea, MN 56007
Description:
Position Type:
Coordinator
Date Posted:
7/5/2024
Location:
District Office
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Summary:
Job Duties:
Qualifications:
Coordinator
Date Posted:
7/5/2024
Location:
District Office
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Summary:
- 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.
Job Duties:
- Supervise and direct the day-to-day activities of the business office to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures and effective use of available time, money, and human resources. Develop and train business office staff to ensure their continue development
- Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, local, state and federal statutes and board policy.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assist with making financial projections and forecasting estimates.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- 3-5 years' experience working with school district finance preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.