| Director,
Division of Controller |
0330 |
| Under direction, 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.
Keep 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 and Financial Reporting (GAFR). Provides
general administration; unit management, development
and review of fiscal policies; and development and maintenance
of accounting and reporting systems and procedures.
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| 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.
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| Master’s degree from an accredited college or
university in accounting. Training or course work in
computer science. Experience as a supervisor in a large
government accounting operation; or any combination
of applicable education, training, and experience which
provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary
to perform effectively in the position. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None |
| (Frequent overtime
or night work required, etc.) None |
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Supports administration in maintaining the highest
possible standards for controlling, recording, and reporting
financial operations and direct compliance with state,
local, and federal laws as well as generally accepted
accounting principles.
Directs and coordinates supervision and activities
of all personnel in the division.
Plans, implements, and reports on important and complex
governmental fund accounting, school system's budget
control, and auditing of an operational character involving
the application of general and specialized accounting
principles, methods and practices. Directs and approves
or disapproves the disbursement of the school system's
funds in accordance with availability of appropriated
funds, applicable laws, rules, Board actions, and accounting
requirements. Analyzes laws, regulations, legal opinions
and decisions, office methods, rulings, and procedures
as they pertain to the work of the accounting division.
Maintains an encumbrance system of accounting for all
Capital Budget items and all Operating Budget items,
excluding payroll, of the Board of Education.
Makes studies and recommendations regarding organization
and procedure changes within the division when necessary
to meet changing conditions. Consults with officials
of all departments concerning financial matters applicable
to their operations.
Develops and maintains a chart of accounts in accordance
with local policies and state requirements. Develops
processing procedures for the accounting division and
continually evaluates and updates them.
Provides liaison with all operating units of the school
system involved in fiscal transactions.
Prepares periodical reports and statistics on the fiscal
operations of the school system. Provides budgetary
controls in accordance with the policies of the Board
of Education. Provides resources to operating units
in the development of acceptable accounting records
and procedures necessary to perform their assigned functions.
Provides fiscal guidance as required in the development,
operating, and reporting of state, federal, and other
supported programs, in accordance with varied complex
laws and regulations applicable to these programs.
Keeps abreast of local, state, and national developments
in order to affect changes in operation as necessitated
by current changes in society, business, education,
etc.
Provides in service workshops specifically. Designed
to strengthen staff competencies. Encourage staff participation.
Prepares an annual Departmental Operating Budget with
such supporting data as are necessary for clarification
to the Superintendent and to the Board of Education.
Participates in the selection, assignment and evaluation
of staff.
Performs related work as required.
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