POSITION LOCATION:  District Office

 

POSITION START DATE:  TBD

 

FTE:  8.00 hrs/day - 1.0 FTE 

 

TITLE:  Controller

 

REPORTS TO:  Chief Financial Officer

 

PURPOSE

 

The Sherwood School District is currently hiring for a Controller to work as a part of a dynamic team.  In this position, you will provide expertise in accounting, finance, and budgeting in a public school district of approximately 4600 students. We are seeking an individual who is excited to grow professionally and be part of a team that works with a variety of stakeholders at the District Office, in school buildings, and with members of the community.  

The Sherwood School District offers many exciting benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with fully employer-paid options for the entire family.  Insurance cap in 2024-25 is $1,994 per month
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Tax Sheltered Annuity 403b
• PERS retirement - District pays the employee 6% contribution as well as the employer contribution
• District-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development

 

Salary Range (District pays the 6% employee contribution to PERS) 

 

• 2024-25 School Year: $98,235 - $122,885
• 2025-26 School Year: $103,147 - $129,029 

 

 

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation: 20 days per year for 5 years; 25 days per year after 5 years 
• Sick Leave: 12 days each year that carry over to the following year
• Personal Leave: 2 days, plus one Wellness Day
• 11 paid holidays

 

We are seeking a candidate with a mindset of personal growth and who values collaboration within the fiscal department and across the district.  Candidates who fit those criteria, but do not necessarily meet all of the requirements listed below should apply if this position is of interest.

 

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025.  The position closes on Sunday, January 19th.

 

Position to start on a mutually agreed upon date, ideally ranging from sometime in mid-winter to early spring.

 

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WORK YEAR:  260 days

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

Manage and implement all accounting, finance and state reporting functions, lead the annual audit process, assist with the annual budget process, provide payroll and benefits management services to the Fiscal Services Division, the Administration and to the staff, and manage the District’s use of finance and accounting-related technology. 

 

This is a confidential position.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Reports to the Chief Financial Officer.  Exercises no supervision at this time.  Provides guidance or training to fiscal support staff. 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The Sherwood School District is seeking a candidate who is excited to grow professionally and contribute positively to the culture of our team.  The qualifications listed below are preferred and candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet every preferred qualification.

• CPA, Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience;
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably within a public sector or educational institution
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and managing financial operations
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills 
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain strong relationships and bring positivity and enthusiasm to the fiscal team and the district as a whole
• Implement the district’s accounting operations, including GL accounting, cash flow management, and maintenance of fixed assets 
• Manage and provide oversight to district financial operations including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and grants
• Mentor and provide professional development for fiscal staff, and foster a collaborative and supportive work environment
• Coordinate and manage external audits, including the preparation of necessary documentation 
• Prepare various reports as required by the local, state, and federal government agencies
• Work closely with the CFO to prepare the district’s budget, monitor and analyze budget performance, and provide accurate financial projections
• Document, monitor and revise internal controls to prevent and detect fraud 
• Stay informed about changes in regulations and make recommendations to ensure compliance
• Other duties may be assigned

 

EVALUATION: 

Performance of this job will be evaluated bi-annually.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the requirements of this job description and the assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodation.  Within a typical workday, the employee may be required to perform any combination of the following:

1. In an eight-hour day, the employee may:

1. Stand/walk 4-8 hours
2. Sit 4-8 hours
3. Use voice 7-8 hours
4. Utilize computer 2-8 hours

 

1. The employee may on a daily basis: 

1. Bend, kneel, squat, reach
2. Climb stairs
3. Use hands for repetitive motions, including single grasping, fine manipulation, and pushing/pulling a maximum of 40 pounds
4. Drive between District facilities for meetings

 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The employee works with groups of staff and students, and on a one-on-one basis. The working conditions are that of a typical office atmosphere and/or school building. 

 

Occasional travel between District buildings is required; occasional travel to area districts or ESDs for meetings and conferences should be anticipated. 

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The employee may regularly perform work beyond a standard 40-hour work week when work-load requires.

 

The work environment varies and includes standard office, school buildings and school grounds settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

 

The District complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing reasonable accommodations, as necessary, to allow disabled applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of this job.

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sherwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at (503) 825-5000 for additional information or assistance.  Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at (800) 735-2900. 

 

OTHER:

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.