District Controller & Financial Operations Lead

Financeroles; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 136,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools seeks a senior administrator to lead daily operations of General Accounting within the Financial Services Leadership team. The role ensures GAAP-compliant reporting, internal controls, and timely financial statements while upholding district values.

Responsibilities include presenting reports to the board, guiding budgeting processes, and coordinating audits. A Bachelor’s in business/finance plus 5+ years of senior accounting experience are required to drive strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years Senior Administrator experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting or financial planning.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Experience analyzing data to drive process improvements and inform strategy.
• Outstanding facilitation and communication skills to inspire others.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities to lead a high-performing team.
• Proven coaching and mentoring skills.
• Capability to work with stakeholders at all levels and anticipate department needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and supervise accounting work in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the school board, superintendent, and district leadership.
• Provide financial analysis to guide decision-making and align with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with administrators to prepare and manage the district's annual budget.
• Monitor expenditures and revenues to ensure alignment with budgets.
• Foster a collaborative, ethical, high-performing work environment.
• Ensure staff compensation, vendor payments, and revenue collection comply with policies.
• Coordinate audits and address findings with corrective actions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

Job description

Denver Public Schools seeks a senior administrator to lead daily operations of General Accounting within the Financial Services Leadership team. The role ensures GAAP-compliant reporting, internal controls, and timely financial statements while upholding district values.

Responsibilities include presenting reports to the board, guiding budgeting processes, and coordinating audits. A Bachelor’s in business/finance plus 5+ years of senior accounting experience are required to drive strategic