Controller-Effective 7/1/2025
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Location: Rockville, MD 20850
Description:
Job Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:
Under direction of the Division of Financial Oversight, Department of Controller, plans, directs, and controls the accounting operation of the school system to assure there is legal compliance with state, federal, and local laws as well as compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Keeps current with changes in local, state, and federal laws and any revisions in recording and reporting financial information as recommended by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) or Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Provides general administration; unit management, development and review of fiscal policies; and development and maintenance of accounting and reporting systems and procedures. Oversees financial reporting and the collaboration with external auditors, to ensure appropriate supports are provided. Prepares and analyzes cash flow forecasts to anticipate financial needs and ensure fiscal sustainability. Provides financial data and periodic reports to the chief financial officer, superintendent of schools, and the Board of Education, as needed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: None SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The requirements of the job necessitate occasional night and weekend work.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and reporting systems; thorough knowledge of the required reports for Board of Education, local, state, and federal government. Ability to organize and manage computer generated reports and excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills. Considerable knowledge of continuous improvement principles and practices, including customer service. Demonstrated excellent management and organizational skills and ability to coordinate activities of several units. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills. Ability to acquire knowledge of and meet the six leadership standards that have been established for the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP/MCBOA) Professional Growth System (PGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting. Training or course work in computer science. Minimum of five years of experience as a supervisor in a large government accounting and data processing operation; or any combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Certified Public Accountant.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:
Under direction of the Division of Financial Oversight, Department of Controller, plans, directs, and controls the accounting operation of the school system to assure there is legal compliance with state, federal, and local laws as well as compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Keeps current with changes in local, state, and federal laws and any revisions in recording and reporting financial information as recommended by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) or Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Provides general administration; unit management, development and review of fiscal policies; and development and maintenance of accounting and reporting systems and procedures. Oversees financial reporting and the collaboration with external auditors, to ensure appropriate supports are provided. Prepares and analyzes cash flow forecasts to anticipate financial needs and ensure fiscal sustainability. Provides financial data and periodic reports to the chief financial officer, superintendent of schools, and the Board of Education, as needed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: None SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The requirements of the job necessitate occasional night and weekend work.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and reporting systems; thorough knowledge of the required reports for Board of Education, local, state, and federal government. Ability to organize and manage computer generated reports and excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills. Considerable knowledge of continuous improvement principles and practices, including customer service. Demonstrated excellent management and organizational skills and ability to coordinate activities of several units. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills. Ability to acquire knowledge of and meet the six leadership standards that have been established for the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP/MCBOA) Professional Growth System (PGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting. Training or course work in computer science. Minimum of five years of experience as a supervisor in a large government accounting and data processing operation; or any combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Certified Public Accountant.