Controller/Deputy Director of Finance, iLEAD CA

iLEAD California Charters

13d

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, the Controller is responsible for the planning, organizing, controlling and directing of the iLEAD fiscal services. The controller will develop information and recommend policies and procedures for financial management and planning as well as train and evaluate performance of assigned staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or a closely related field (or equivalent).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in school finance, including experience in supervision, training, and motivation of personnel.
Computer software experience working with financial statements, audit scheduling, accounts payable, budget development, cash management, indirect costing and government reporting.
Knowledge of acceptable accounting principles.
Knowledge of legal provisions governing school district financial transactions.
Best practices of school district accounting and financial record keeping.
Ability to organize and multi-task.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of iLEAD personnel, the board and the public.
California Resident.

Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly financial statement packages includes but not limited to: creating and posting journal entries recorded to the general ledger, fixed asset depreciation and amortization roll-forward, in depth review of general ledger and income statement, in depth budget variance comment review, and balance sheet reconciliations, check registers, and other financial reports.
Ensures internal and external deadlines are met and utilizes experience and industry knowledge to complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
Preparation and posting of monthly bank reconciliations including follow-up and correction of outstanding items.
Cash management for multiple bank accounts, including credit cards.
Ensures timely receipt and deposit of funds.
Act as the primary point of contact with banking institutions.
Supervises Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll & Benefits Accounting staff.
Assist with the preparation of budget reports.
Assist with annual audit and tax returns.
Establishes and implements maintenance of internal controls over accounting transactions.
Documentation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
Maintain accounting platforms and other financial systems essential to the financial functioning.
Interprets and implements and adheres to government regulations.
Assists Director of Finance & Compliance and Finance Manager, and management, as needed.
Other responsibilities as delegated by management.
Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.
Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment.
Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.
Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.
High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand, develops multiple solutions to find the best answer.
Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.
Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team.
Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.
Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities
Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.
Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.
Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.
Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.
Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.
Writing professionally, both by hand and utilizing computer software.
Speaking in public settings including making public presentations to large and small groups.
Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.