Supervisor, Accounting

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

Responsible for the financial statement presentation of the District. Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial statements and disclosures, internal reporting to senior management, monthly review analytics of funds, and Single Audit review. Responsible for deliverables required as part of the quarterly and annual financial statement audits, including analytics and preparation and review of supporting schedules. Directly supervises staff and works closely with internal and external departments and customers. What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Salary Range $81,118 - $97,340 . In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources page.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting or Finance - Required
Five (5+) plus years experience in Accounting, CPA firm, Capital Project or Public Sector accounting setting - Required
Two (2+) plus years experience in accounting for and reconciliation of grant and general ledger projects, Single Audit production, and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) production - Required
Two (2+) plus years experience researching authoritative sources and drafting cogent recommendations for accounting treatments - Required
High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
Ability to perform highly accurate, easily auditable work and meet strict deadlines
Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive (versus, reactive) manner
Ability to lead a team, provide guidance, and delegate work to others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work with individuals at all different levels in the organization
Ability to work effectively in a team setting
Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students
Strong knowledge of public sector accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Ability to analyze, improve, and document processes
Intermediate to advanced skills with Google products including docs, sheets, slides and gmail
Experience with Oracle or other ERP system
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

Nice To Haves

Two (2+) plus years experience in project leadership - Preferred
Experience with Continuous Improvement initiatives - Preferred

Responsibilities

Manages the preparation of the District’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report(ACFR) and Single Audit to include performing necessary procedures for year-end reporting and preparing audit schedules for assigned funds
Researches and provides general customer service and explanations regarding complex or quantitative analysis to others related to accounts, ledgers, funds, and general accounting methodology
Establishes and maintains procedures for accounting for assigned funds and projects and performs accounting tasks pertaining to the general ledger, debt issuance for capital projects, and grant accounting
Reviews the reconciliation of District bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, including researching and correcting discrepancies between District records and other sources
Reviews roll forward schedules for cash, debt and grant related activities; reviews, researches, and prepares original journal entries to record financial data in the general ledger and sub-ledgers as deemed necessary, including investments and wires; and reviews journal entries submitted by other District departments, researches and revises as necessary
Performs budget to actual reconciliation and analysis
Researches and documents recommendations on governmental accounting standards, new pronouncements, and proposed accounting treatments
Supervises, directs, and motivates various accounting roles