Manager, Accounting & Finance

Full-time - Manager

Minneapolis, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Manager, Accounting & Finance is responsible for managing, coordinating, maintaining, and controlling staff and activities related to an accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of the District. This role involves monitoring financial policies, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions, managing staff, and developing goals and objectives for the division. The position requires collaboration with various departments to ensure compliance with financial regulations and effective service provision.

Responsibilities

• Monitors District financial policies and procedures, consults with district leadership, participates in establishing and implementing major financial and budgetary goals and objectives.
• Ensures accurate internal and external recording and reporting of financial transactions, general ledgers, accounts payable and receivable, and fixed asset management.
• Manages the composition, maintenance, and publication of expense reports for the District.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required.
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the division; prepares and administers the division's budget.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending, and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Ensures Central Office Finance procedures are being implemented and followed by all schools and departments across the District.
• Ensures that the Finance Department's activities and procedures are in compliance with state and Federal rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures.
• Oversees customer service and ensures financial training for schools and departments.
• Coordinates the year-end financial checkout process between schools and departments to ensure compliance for annual audit.
• Exercises independent judgment within policy guidelines; analyzes issues and recommends solutions.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and MPS staff.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records, and MPS information.
• May be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of professional accounting/finance analytical experience.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, regulations, and procedures as they relate to Accounting and Finance in Public Schools.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board pronouncements.
• Knowledge of Federal and state fund accounting regulations, procedures, and accountability standards.
• Skill in interpreting and applying MPS policies and Federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing Accounts Payable and Purchasing.
• Skill in monitoring and interpreting financial statements/reports, and assuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with specialized MPS and state agency accounting software applications, including SAP and State of Minnesota Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS).
• Experience in public sector administrative management, including customer service and employee supervision.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Professional development opportunities.