Controller

JOB SUMMARY

Ensure accurate, timely financial statements and reports are generated in compliance with board policies, administrative regulations and applicable state and federal regulations. Specific areas of responsibility include preparation of monthly financial statements, accounts payable functions; property and casualty insurance administration; liability and tort claims processing; District-level insurance and service contracts; oversight of sanctioning of parent organizations; and supervisory and evaluation responsibilities of related staff. Opportunity for advancement within the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises District accounts payable functions.

• Prepares monthly financial statements.

• Assists in annual audit preparation and response to any findings.

• Keeps informed of and interprets business and financial laws, policies and regulations affecting the business affairs of the District.

• Serves as administrator of purchasing card (P-Card) program, managing P-Card payments and overseeing management of operations.

• Serves as the District’s insurance representative in the areas of property, vehicles, and general liability coverage components and work in conjunction with the District’s Agent of Record to identify and recommend service providers.

• Manages processing of property/casualty insurance claims.

• Serves as the District’s contact in liability/tort claims processing.

• Reviews other insurance and service-related contracts as needed.

• Structures and manages implementation of the District’s beverage/snack vending contract.

• Manages collections process for unpaid receivables.

• Supervises and evaluates accounts payable staff.

• Oversees the process of sanctioning parent organizations.

• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

Length of Contract Two hundred forty (240) contract days.

EVALUATION

Performance of Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Chief Financial Officer in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policies and state law.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.

• Previous Experience: Experience in working in accounting, financial services, business or related field, preferably in an educational or governmental environment. Familiarity with the Oklahoma Cost Accounting System (OCAS) and related State Department of Education regulations. Must have experience using spreadsheets, word processing, and database software, as well as working with computerized general ledger accounting software.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Knowledge:
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents, and the general public.
• Ability to plan, analyze financial information and use the mathematical skills required to do so. Maintain accurate records and support documentation for projects under the supervision of the position.

• Basic Skills:
• Constantly (More than 5.6 hours or 69% of the day): Speaking, Writing
• Frequently (Between 2.6 hours and 5.5 hours or 33% to 68% of the day): Active Listening, Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving
• Occasionally (Up to 2.5 hours or 32% of the day): Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies

• Resource Management Skills:
• Constantly (More than 5.6 hours or 69% of the day): Time Management,Management of Financial Resources, Management of Material Resources.
• Frequently (Between 2.6 hours and 5.5 hours or 33% to 68% of the day): Management of Personnel Resources

• Social & System Skills:
• Frequently (Between 2.6 hours and 5.5 hours or 33% to 68% of the day): Coordination, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Systems Evaluation
• Occasionally (Up to 2.5 hours or 32% of the day): Instructing, Persuasion, Judgement and Decision Making, Systems Analysis
• Rarely: (Less than 1 hour or 12% of the day): Negotiation

SUPERVISORY

Details of supervision

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervisory Responsibility: (4 employees)
• Supervisory Activities: Budgeting/Staff allocation, Directing, Hiring, Training, and Disciplining

• Decision Making Authority: Decisions impact a functional area or department

• Customer Interactions: High: interactions with immediate co-workers, department heads, school staff/administrators, and vendors.

• Budget Management:
• Order supplies, staffing/payroll, federal program: Yes
• Create or develop a budget: Yes
• Manage or monitor a budget: Yes
• Budgetary signing authority: Yes

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions 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

• Physical & Psychomotor Demands:
• Constantly (More than 5.6 hours or 69% of the day): Finger & Hand Dexterity
• Occasionally (Up to 2.5 hours or 32% of the day): Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Walking
• Rarely: (Less than 1 hour or 12% of the day): Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Multi-limb Coordination, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

• Work Type:
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

• Work Environment:
• Everyday risk and discomfort level: The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

EEO Disclaimer

Edmond Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Edmond Public Schools reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $93,024.00 - $109,440.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Edmond, OK 73003 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Edmond, OK 73003: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $93,024 - $109,440