Controller

Responsibilities

• Direct daily accounting activities, including proper transaction classification, account entry review, and confirmation that receipts are recorded in the correct funds and accounts.
• Maintain short- and long-term cash planning records, monitor liquidity needs, and manage excess funds in alignment with legal guidelines and district investment practices.
• Produce month-end and year-end financial statements and supporting reports, including materials prepared for school board review such as treasury, interest, and investment summaries.
• Administer and refine the chart of accounts, ensuring the general ledger and related revenue and expenditure coding structures support accurate reporting.
• Prepare and post entries related to transfers, corrections, and adjustments, while reconciling ledger balances on a recurring monthly and annual basis.
• Partner with finance leadership on budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis to identify trends affecting revenue and spending performance.
• Lead year-end accounting close activities and organize documentation required for the annual external audit, including coordination with auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee financial administration of federal, state, and local grants by establishing account structures, tracking funding, preparing reports, and supporting program leaders through compliance requirements.
• Review internal control practices, recommend process improvements, and help implement agreed-upon measures that strengthen financial stewardship and operational reliability.
• Provide operational support to business office functions, including accounting, payroll, and purchasing oversight, and assist with daily leadership coverage when senior finance management is unavailable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, auditing, or controller-level work, preferably within a school district or other public-sector setting.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles, including modified accrual accounting and applicable financial reporting standards.
• Experience preparing financial statements, managing month-end close, supporting annual audits, and maintaining general ledger accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cash flow analysis, forecasting, and reporting while ensuring compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with grant accounting for federal, state, and local funding sources.
• Proficiency with computerized accounting platforms and business software, including spreadsheets, word processing, and database tools.
• Effective communication, organization, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work productively across departments and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

• Governmental accounting principles
• Financial statement preparation
• Month-end close processes
• Auditing and compliance
• Grant accounting
• Computerized accounting platforms
• Internal control review

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation, and benefits
• Free online training
• Company 401(k) plan eligibility