Comptroller

Comptroller Position

The Comptroller serves as a vital adjunct to the School Business Administrator in developing and maintaining fiscal programs and procedures that are in conformance with State Law, Board of Education policies, and the administrative rules of the Superintendent. The person chosen for this position must possess a wide range of managerial and administrative abilities. The person assists the School Business Administrator in all phases of the financial programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Business Finance.
• Three years of experience in the supervision of an accounting or financial office, preferably in a public agency.
• Working knowledge of New Jersey Public School law and how it applies to financial/accounting matters.
• Experience with computer applications in accounting. Demonstration of strong PC and PC spreadsheet capabilities.
• Such alternative or additional qualifications as the Board of Education may deem appropriate.

Performance Responsibilities:

A. Staff Management:

• Assists the School Business Administrator in supervising and evaluating the performance of financial staff in the Business Offices and utilizes effective management techniques.
• Works to develop staff morale and loyalty to the organization.
• Treats all personnel fairly, without favoritism or discrimination, while insisting upon the performance of duties.
• Gives proper and definitive directions to all staff.

B. Business and Finance:

• Under the direction of the School Business Administrator: Assists in the supervision of the business office financial staff and operations.
• Assists in the supervision of the maintenance, protection, and storage of all securities documents, title papers, and other financial records of the Board.
• Assists in the supervision of the accounting of all financial transactions and the preparation of monthly revenue, appropriations, and cash reports.
• Assists in the supervision of the preparation of all payrolls and the proper maintenance of payroll records.
• Assists with the development of the annual budget and the budget preparation process.
• Assists in the execution of the enacted budget, including administrative controls where required.
• Assists in the supervision and accounting of all State and Federal programs, local grant, and donation programs, the Debt Service; and the preparation of all personnel, transportation, and all other contracts.
• Assists in the supervision and implementation of the financial investment program.
• Assists in the supervision of the collection and payment of tuition accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Assists the District auditors in the preparation for the annual audit.
• Consults with the independent auditors as necessary to coordinate and maximize the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Assists in the preparation of the financial reports and studies.

C. Other Duties:

• Works effectively with public and private agencies as they relate to the budgetary/financial process.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities incidental to the office or as assigned by the School Business Administrator.