Zionsville Community Schools · 12 hours ago
Business Services Controller
Zionsville, IN
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expZionsville Community Schools is seeking a Business Services Controller to assist the Chief Financial Officer in directing the organization's accounting functions. This role includes maintaining accounting controls, preparing financial reports, and supervising the business services department staff.
EducationKnowledge Management
Responsibilities
Ensure the existence and operation of internal controls structure and procedural recordkeeping safeguards
Serve as point for implementing new structures and suggesting work flow and process revisions, as deemed necessary
Assists the Department Lead in annual budget preparation and budget administration
Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Monitor bank balances and transfer funds as needed
Perform or assist in the cyclical preparation of monthly, biannual, and annual accounting period close-outs
Prepare reimbursement claims and /or generate financial documents for federal funds and grants including Title I, II, III and Special Ed grants
Prepare or assist in the preparation of state and federal reports as needed
Conduct or coordinate audit preparation and facilitation, including timely and effective account reconciliations. Serves as primary point of contact with external auditors
Manage and lead ZCS building treasurers, business office staff and their functions
Oversee staff cross training and succession planning. Facilitate the requisite training
Act as liaison and main point for contact for the school corporation’s accounting software provider
Act as liaison and main point for contact for banks and financial institutions with which the school corporation has or is developing business relationships
Resolve technical accounting issues that involve accounting software issues
Attend meetings and seminars required for the performance of job duties and learn the rules and regulations required by all applicable state and federal regulatory agencies, including the State Board of Accounts, Department of Local Government Finance, Indiana Department of Education, US Department of Education, etc
Perform a variety of work involving use of independent judgment, with high level of accuracy and timeliness
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Relate well to a variety of individuals, including parents, students, staff and community members
Work independently while keeping direct supervisor informed of business department operations
Maintain and role model professional demeanor at all times
Communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization
Other duties as assigned by the Department Lead, Superintendent or designee
Qualification
Required
High level of expertise in a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures in school finance
Advanced understanding and knowledge of current technology, software applications and equipment, including an advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel
Familiar with office management, methods and procedures
Highly detail oriented and organized
Communicates in a timely and professional manner at all times with all business department and building level personnel
Work independently while keeping direct supervisor informed
Preferred
Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management
3-5 years combined experience with school fund accounting, budgeting and management
Company
Zionsville Community Schools
Zionsville Community Schools is a public school system serving kindergarten through 12th grade students in Eagle and Union townships in Boone County, Indiana.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janet Mann
Chief Marketing Officer
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