Manager, Accounting & Finance

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Job Title: Manager, Accounting & Finance  and Requisition ID number: 101232

Close Date:  No established closing date;  open until filled

Organizational Unit:  Accounting & Finance (10001027) 

Site:  Davis Center (0001) 

FTE:  1.0 FTE 40 HR Weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  MACA(02) 

Functional Area:  Administrative 

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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SUMMARY

Responsible for managing, coordinating, maintaining, and controlling staff and activities related to an accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of the District. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Monitors District financial policies and procedures, consults with district leadership, participates in establishing and implementing major financial and budgetary goals and objectives, serves as a resource in all aspects of accounting and budgeting. 
• Ensures accurate internal and external recording and reporting of financial transactions, general ledgers, accounts payable and receivable, fixed asset management, assists in developing District-wide budget parameters, in addition to ensuring that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and District procedures.
• Manages the composition, maintenance and publication of expense reports for the District.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required.
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the division; prepares and administers the division's budget.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Ensures Central Office Finance procedures are being implemented and followed by all schools and departments across the District; works with staff to ensure schools and departments are using funds appropriately.
• Ensures that the Finance Department’s activities and procedures are in compliance with state and Federal rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures.
• Oversees customer service and ensures financial training for schools and departments.
• Works with the Executive Director of Finance, the Budget Director, the Director of Business Services, the Grant Manager, and the Financial Reporting Manager to ensure that departments and school transactions are processed timely for month end close;
• Coordinates the year-end financial checkout process between schools and departments to ensure compliance for annual audit.
• Exercises independent judgment within policy guidelines; analyzes issues and recommends solutions.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment 
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.
• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of professional accounting/finance analytical experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

 

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, regulations, and procedures a