Financial Comptroller

FINANCIAL COMPTROLLER

DEFINITION

This position supports the effective and efficient delivery of financial services across all district departments including the administration of and compliance with all related district policies and state and federal laws, as well as short and long range financial planning. This role reports directly to the CFO and supervises the accounts payable and finance positions.

The comptroller will be responsible for establishing processes, planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of the District’s finance functions. This includes, but is not limited to, collaborating with the CFO and other executive leadership to establish finance processes and procedures, attending leadership meetings and presenting on finance-related topics.

This position performs advanced level accounting functions specific to the District’s financial operations with an emphasis on general ledger accounting and financial reporting. This position plays a major role in the production of district interim and audited financial statements. This role includes budget to actual analysis, recording transactions pertaining to day-to-day activities for the District, grant tracking and accounting, analysis and reconciliations of balance sheet and bank accounts for the District, and ensures accurate recording of transactions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the Chief Financial Officer.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Leadership and management

• Attend leadership meetings, make recommendations, and present to leadership on finance-related topics;
• Provide training and coaching to school and department leaders regarding district financial policies and procedures.

2. Annual audits and financial statements

• Prepare and review Prepared by Client (PBC) schedules, forms, and other requests.
• Review of footnote disclosures for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review Management Discussion & Analysis supporting documentation

2. Financial planning and budgeting

• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of the goals and objectives of the strategic plan ensuring alignment of the annual budget to the priorities of the plan.
• Provide support to the annual budget development process and appropriate stakeholder groups.

3. Student activity funds

• Develop, implement, and monitor accounting procedures and controls for school activity funds
• Guide school finance staff and school administrators in regulatory and procedural responsibilities relative to correct management of activity funds.

4. Policies, procedures and internal controls

• Working with the Chief Financial Officer, design, develop, and implement a strong system of internal controls including policies, procedures, communication, training for staff, and periodic monitoring to ensure compliance.
• Ensure policies are updated periodically to comply with all requirements for the receipt of federal funds including, but not limited to, the federal free and reduced lunch program and consolidated federal grant.
• Interpret policies and procedures and make recommendations for revisions to existing policies and addition of new policies.
• Ensure compliance with existing policies through training and periodic monitoring.

5. Other accounting and finance duties

• Collaborate with payroll, budget, benefits and operations management teams and customer service among departmental teams.
• Establish and maintain procedures for accounting for assigned funds and projects.
• Research and document recommendations on governmental accounting standards, new pronouncements and proposed accounting treatments, with an emphasis on GASB and generally accepting accounting principles.
• Maintain fixed asset records in accordance with state rules and regulations and generally accepted accounting principles including annual inventory, entry of additions and disposals in the district’s fixed asset system, and calculation and recording of depreciation.
• Assist with update and maintenance of accounting software.

6. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Governmental accounting practices
• Employee management
• Methods and techniques used in accounting and financial management practices
• Principles and practices of auditing and reporting
• Methods and techniques of coding and balancing accounting records
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Modern office procedures and methods
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations
• Principles of business and letter writing and basic report preparation
• Knowledge of Google Docs, spreadsheets, and Excel

Ability to:

• Audit, reconcile and balance accounts.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and statistical reports
• Prepare and maintain accurate and confidential records and reports
• Interpret and apply District policies and procedures
• Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Strong organizational and analytic skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and juggle management of several high-priority projects

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
• Experience in a governmental accounting setting preferred.
• Experience in preparation of audited financial statements preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment; exposure to computer screens

Primary functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of times; use of computer keyboard. Travel from site to site.

SALARY RANGE AND DAYS WORKED

Salary range: $103,668.96 - $128,416.88 depending on experienceEmployee Status: ExemptWork schedule: M - F, 8+ hours/day

Days worked: 252 days/year (with paid personal time, paid vacation days, and paid time off for holidays and district non-work days such as during winter break and spring breaks)

Benefits: The Roaring Fork School District offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid personal time, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, a robust retirement plan under Colorado PERA with a district contribution of over 20% of an employee’s wages each month, Employee Assistance program and access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits.

With 13 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. A highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $103,668.96 - $128,416.88 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Carbondale, CO 81623 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Carbondale, CO 81623: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person