Comptroller

**Job Summary**

Directs and supervises the financial, accounting, and reporting activities of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Provides leadership through the direction, administration, development, and maintenance of the district's accounting principles, practices, and procedures, ensuring accurate posting and management reporting of its fiscal records. Informs senior management on accounting policies, rules, and reports. Ensures timely and accurate financial services, preventing revenue loss, inaccurate financial statements, and financial issues for employees, contractors, and suppliers. Implements the Corrective Action Plan related to Financial Reporting, meeting audit deadlines, and adhering to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) WUFAR reporting requirements.

$115,501

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements financial policies in compliance with laws, Board policies, and regulations at the city, state, and federal levels.
• Ensures that the district's Corrective Action Plan steps related to Finance operations are completed within the timelines and deadlines specified.
• Ensures the district's financial system is compliant and integrated with the DPI's Wisedata financial reporting system.
• Coordinates with the internal audit staff to identify and correct financial accountability issues, reporting corrective action steps to the Board of School Directors.
• Ensures and maintains a sound and effective internal control environment in order to safeguard the district's financial assets.
• Administers and monitors the financial system to ensure accurate and timely financial records.
• Monitors all internal financial and accounting controls, coordinates annual external audits, and collaborates with external and internal auditors to ensure timely information sharing to meet audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report deadlines.
• Reviews, updates, and implements changes to MPS financial and accounting policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations.
• Leads and directs the department, reviews position responsibilities, plans division goals, and ensures standard operating procedures are in place. Maintains adequate staffing and ensures the production of high-quality work products within tight timelines by effectively prioritizing tasks and scheduling staff to meet demands.
• Coordinates overall accounting activities, sets, interprets, and implements policies, and directs all accounting transactions and recordkeeping.
• Oversees payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to ensure complete and accurate records of all monies paid and received, as well as compliance with governmental reporting requirements.
• Develops and presents management and analysis reports including variance analyses, charts and graphs summarizing the financial position of the district and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely financial reporting of budgeted expenses.
• Provides information and justification to the Board of School Directors in its review and approval of revenues and expenditures.
• Oversees the preparation and distribution of all financial statements and management reports.
• Acts as a liaison for user committees, making decisions on data processing requirements, prioritization, and problem resolutions.
• Supports the Board of School Directors and district administration in policy formulation and development of accounting and fiscal procedures.
• Stays current on changes in accounting pronouncements, practices, trends, and state and federal regulations, and keeps the district informed of these updates to ensure compliance and effective financial management.
• Actively supports and coaches management and their teams for the most efficient and effective processes while maintaining sound control environment.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Complete other duties as assigned.