Job Title: Comptroller Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Pay Grade: Admin/Mgmt PG-5

Dept./School: Travis Education Service Center Date Revised: 5-03 Duty Days: 226

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Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of governmental accounting requirements

Familiar with Financial and Accounting Resource Guide

Knowledgeable in payroll laws and reporting

Ability to review and to interpret financial data

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience in preparation and maintenance of accounting spreadsheets utilizing software packages

Experience:

Five years of experience in financial accounting with at least three years of governmental accounting

Leadership and administrative experience in financial accounting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. The Comptroller will supervise and make recommendations for the Payroll Office to ensure accurate and efficient operation.

2. Prepare detailed payroll budgeting schedules to assist management in their budgeting goals and processes as well as staffing needs.

3. Manage and report the Special Revenue Funds of the District for financial and compliance purposes.

4. Assist District personnel in the grant application stage with budget and payroll data.

5. Oversee the accounts payable functions within the Finance Department ensuring accurate and efficient operations.

6. Ensure the general ledger is maintained accurately for final reporting purposes and in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Standards.

7. Develop and maintain long and short-range goals for the Finance and Payroll Departments.

8. Make recommendations for investing district funds in accordance with policy.

9. Prepare the quarterly and annual investment reports in compliance with state and local policy.

10. Review procedures and prepare internal audit reports as needed throughout the District.

11. Research, review, and report on special accounting projects during the year.

12. Assist in preparations and schedules for the annual financial audit.

13. Effectively and professionally communicate with staff, peers and the community.

14. Defines and evaluates job performance for Finance and Payroll staff.

15. Responsible for the timely and efficient fiscal year close of the payroll module and setup of the new year.

16. Assist with Financial PEIMS submission ensuring accuracy of data.

17. Seek, accepts and respond to evaluative feedback from other administrators to improve performance.

18. Take the initiative to become more effective in the management of business operations.

19. Actively seeks out professional development activities designed to improve performance in identified needed areas.

20. Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner.

21. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Ability to think clearly in stressful situations, a high stress tolerance required, and work with frequent interruptions. Frequent prolonged and irregular hours and a high physical stamina necessary.

Bryan ISD is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital or veteran status, medical condition, or disability, or any other legally protected reason.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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