Strategic School Finance Director

Southeast Polk Community School District; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southeast Polk Community School District seeks a Director of Accounting/Controller to lead daily accounting, financial reporting, and district fiscal operations. This role ensures strong internal controls, GAAP/GASB compliance, and accurate financial statements, managing payables, receivables, payroll and benefits under the CFO's guidance.

Responsibilities include supervising the Business Services team, preparing reports for audits and state/federal filings, and maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• SBO certification or eligibility to obtain initial SBO certification.
• 5-7 years of accounting experience, preferably in public school finance or governmental accounting.
• GAAP knowledge.
• GASB standards and public school financing knowledge preferred.
• Advanced ERP/financial software, data analysis, forecasting, and spreadsheet proficiency.
• Excellent accuracy and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day activities of the business services department.
• Assist CFO in training, mentoring, and evaluating department personnel.
• Maintain a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions of the district.
• Oversee month-end and fiscal year-end close processes and bank reconciliations.
• Assist CFO with internal and external financial audits and state/federal reporting.
• Coordinate annual staff training sessions to cash handling and deposits procedures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB standards

Analytical problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration

SBO certification or eligibility

Tools

ERP/financial software

Spreadsheet proficiency

Job description

The Southeast Polk Community School District seeks a Director of Accounting/Controller to lead daily accounting, financial reporting, and district fiscal operations. This role ensures strong internal controls, GAAP/GASB compliance, and accurate financial statements, managing payables, receivables, payroll and benefits under the CFO's guidance.

Responsibilities include supervising the Business Services team, preparing reports for audits and state/federal filings, and maintaining confidentiality