Financial Controller

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The Controller is a manager level position for the Laguna Department of Education (LDoE) and reports to the Executive Director of Finance (EDF). Serving as an advisor and resource to the EDF. The Controller works to ensure effective and efficient financial management of LDoE operations; responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are in place to provide reasonable assurance that LDoE assets are protected and LDoE is in compliance with relevant regulations and laws. The Controller performs a variety of managerial and advanced accounting and financial duties related to coordinating various day-to-day functions of the finance department, including accounting, financial reporting and accounts payable functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field. Minimum of 5 years in progressively responsible professional experience. Strong knowledge of GAAP & GASB, internal controls, financial reporting and audit. Experience with government fund accounting, tribal grants/contracts management and/or school accounting preferred. Advance Microsoft software experience preferred. Experience with School ERP aka Infinite Visions software preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential duties, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed. The omission of an essential duties does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

· ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential duties, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed. The omission of an essential duties does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

• Oversee the LDoE accounting operations.
• Assists in monthly, quarterly, annual close process and annual audit.
• Assist EDF to ensure adequate systems are in place to maintain highest quality of services to children and families in compliance with department, tribal, federal and state standards.
• Performs specialized and complex accounting tasks, including but not limited to, preparing and reviewing journal entries including period close adjustments, account reconciliations and variance analysis/reports.
• Maintains, reviews, analyzes, corrects and reconciles financial data and transactions in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles and Government Accounting Standards.
• Examines and reviews accounting transactions and documents for accuracy; reviews, approves and coordinates documents, reports and other written communications/documents prepared by accounting staff.
• Preparation and negotiation of LDoE’s annual Indirect Cost Proposal or manage outsource
• May be assigned certain grants and contracts as lead liaison between finance department, other departments and funding agency.
• Assist in the preparation of LDoE’s annual budget and budget entry revisions
• Assist departments in preparation and maintenance of accounting and fiscal documents in accordance with established procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• Designs and develops financial reports, trial balances and statements utilizing the financial reporting system writer and advanced spreadsheet software applications.
• Review, Analyze and document cash needs for the organization and draw all funds as available.
• Review all cash management duties such as deposits and monthly bank reconciliations
• Review and analyze Indirect Cost adjusting journal entries.
• Oversee the accounting software administration roles and assist with daily operational duties
• Conducts independent research and applies analytical and problem-solving skills to lead and complete numerous and diverse issues.
• Maintain effective internal and external work relationship with staff, parents and community.
• Performs other duties as required.

Pay: $74,413.00 - $80,773.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $74,413 - $80,773