Controller

Job Title: Controller

Supervisor: Chief Financial Officer

Salary: Administrative Salary Schedule: Controller
            Range: $115,000-$129,000

Contract Length: 240 Days

JOB GOAL:

Under general direction, provide financial oversight by performing a variety of accounting and auditing functions, including reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining accurate accounting records. Ensure the preparation of comprehensive financial reports, district budgets, monthly cash reconciliations, and general ledger management. Supervise and support the finance office staff, while conducting internal audits to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in financial operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages and directs work of the Finance Office.
• Compiles monthly cash reconciliation.
• Prepares reports, schedules, and documentation for auditors.
• Maintains and closes out books and general ledger.
• Analyzes, controls, projects, and summarizes financial data.
• Assures adequate cash is available in each bank account.
• Review and research accounting problems, developing and implementing problem-solving mechanisms.
• Prepares and posts journal entries and closing entries.
• Assures reliability of budgets and accounting records for district funds.
• Prepares expenditure, revenue, and tax reports.
• Responds to questions concerning budget codes and accounting procedures.
• Audits cash transactions and activity accounts.
• Oversee ERP system access to ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles of management, work direction, and training.
• Fund accounting as required by PED and federal departments.
• Accounting software applications and uses.
• District Policies and Procedures.
• Procurement codes.
• Accounting principles and practices.
• Financial and statistical recordkeeping.
• Modern office practice and procedures.
• Department operations and policies.
• Operation of modern equipment and software
• ERP system maintenance and problem-solving.

WITH ACCURACY, ABILITY TO:

• Establish and maintain financial records and procedures accurately.
• Prepare statistical records and reports.
• Interpret and explain policies and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain records and files.
• Perform research, compile data, and prepare reports.
• Establish, and maintain effective relationships.
• Perform clerical work and administrative tasks.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Perform math calculations quickly, and accurately.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Operate personal computer and software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors in accounting or equivalent and three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years experience in government accounting or equivalent.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current New Mexico Level II Professional School Business License or eligible to obtain.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, or reach with hands and arms.
• The employees must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an inside environment

conditions.

The employee frequently works with a video display terminal for prolonged periods.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

THE DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, MARITAL STATUS OR HANDICAP IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS 

Revised January 2025

Salary : $115,000 - $129,000