Comptroller | Peoria Public Schools

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares and directs development of the budget to support approved programming.
2. Prepares and presents the annual tax levies and supporting. documentation.
3. Assists in preparation of long-range financial projections of programs and services.
4. Develops regular, periodic financial reports to update stakeholders on the financial condition of the District. 
5. Monitors a variety of aspects of the District budget (e.g., revenues, expenditures, by fund, operating fund and non-operating fund totals, etc.).
6. Manages accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and procedures.
7. Oversees all Food Service Department operations.
8. Manages and monitors the District’s property and casualty insurance program.
9. Responsible for processing invoices related to District Health Clinic.
10. Manages all school and department Activity Fund accounting processes; performs internal control audits and establishes financial procedures as needed.
11. Performs cash flow analysis periodically to ascertain fiscal stability.
12. Manages relationship with external auditors.
13. Supervises the annual audit process. Oversees the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all audit issues are resolved and all compliance matters are addressed.
14. Works with the District’s Financial Advisors and CFO to manage long-term debt and bond rating.
15. Advises principals, supervisors, and other administrators on accounting and internal control procedures, budgeting and cash handling.
16. Assists in labor management negotiations and analyzes union negotiation cost assumptions.
17. Works integrally with Payroll and Human Resources to insure integrity of accounts and financial data.
18. Coordinate long and short-term borrowing program.
19. Recommends reduction and cost containment strategies.
20. Supervises and evaluates department staff.
21. Prepares documents and reports as requested by the Board of Education.
22. Performs such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.
23. Administers P-Card program.
24. Supervises Skyward Support Staff responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the Skyward accounting system

 KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field required
2. CPA credential preferred
3. Knowledge of collective bargaining contracts, Board of Education policies, Illinois School Code and Labor Laws.

 EXPERIENCE:

1. Five years of accounting management experience preferred.
2. Previous experience in School Business Management preferred.
3. Previous experience in supervision of staff.
4. Previous experience in student learning environments preferred.