About this role
Primary Purpose: Oversee the financial management operations, including accounting of grant programs, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, investments and grant reporting.. Qualifications: Education/Certification:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited university
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Masters of Business Administration preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Advanced technical knowledge of governmental accounting
• General knowledge of computer systems and software to support accounting and financial analysis
• Expertise with grant management and accounting, investments and cash flow management
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet established deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately (verbal and written)
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to guide and grow future leaders
Experience:
• 10 years accounting experience
• Progressive growth in career trajectory
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Maintain confidentiality particularly in financial management related activities.
• Provide excellent customer service to all users regarding all business functions (accounting).
• Maintain complete and systematic records of accounting and documents and records.
• Be responsible for the preparation of reports required for financial reimbursements from grantor agencies after closing the month and before the 15th day of the month.
• Assist with the budgeting process as directed by the Chief Financial Officer
• Supervise the accounts payable process, the accounts receivable process, the payroll process, and the fixed asset process.
• Provide administration and budget managers with financial information as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal grant mandates and requirements including local match requirements.
• Assist in developing training classes and materials for all accounting processes.
• Assist and review the preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).
• Prepare and submit the PAFR application and final PAFR to Chief Financial Officer for timely submission to GFOA
• Collaborate with the Senior Accountants for the efficient operation of the Business Office and effective use of staff.
Divisional Management
• Work cooperatively with principals, division managers and staff to define financial needs and conduct consultations annually.
• Establish and maintain a climate that demonstrates respect and dignity for all.
School Organizational Climate
• Implement business practices that promote collegiality, teamwork, and collaborative decisions.
• Facilitate two-way communication with staff, department employees, media, community, and the Board.
School Organizational Improvement
• Ensure that Business Office operations contribute to the attainment of department goals and objectives.
Accounting Department Operations
• Review and approve all journal entries into the financial records.
• Ensure that financial transactions are recorded in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers.
• Lead the coordination of the annual audit and any other financial, operational or grant audit.
• Prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the end of the year and annual management report and submit to GFOA and ASBO for review.
• Ensure the Department's cash is adequately secured and collateralized; act as liaison with the depository bank.
• Review and approve all monthly investment and cash account reconciliations.
• Review and approve the monthly financial reports for the Board.
• Responsible for the Education Foundation of Harris County accounting and audit process.
• Ensure that all debt service payments are processed timely
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.