District Director, Financial Reporting, Office of Controller

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the accounting functions of The School Board of Miami-Dade County. Implements and maintains the centralized accounting system, which includes tax funds, federal and vocational funds, and the internal funds of the schools.  Prepares fringe benefits adjustments to the payroll system. 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1.            Directs and determines the appropriate accounting practices.

2.            Performs the downloading, analysis and summarization of the general ledger from the SAP system for the preparation of financial reports.

3.            Directs the preparation and performs reviews of the Monthly Financial Reports, Annual Financial Report, and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

4.           Coordinates all audits. Supervises the research and correction of all findings.

5.            Provides accounting support system-wide to all school and central administration locations.

6.            Directs the design and writing of all interdepartmental procedures manuals.

7.            Provides technical accounting guidance to finance/accounting and other departments.

8.            Maintains current knowledge of all accounting standards, including implementation of new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) accounting pronouncements.

9.            Directs the capitalization, reconciliation, depreciation and financial reporting of capital assets in accordance with School Board policies and governmental accounting standards.

10.          Reviews and accounts for grant funds in compliance with statutory/regulatory requirements and accounting procedures.

11.          Performs other duties comparable to the above, as assigned by the immediate supervisor or Controller

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical activities: sitting, mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.  The work is performed primarily indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.            Certified Public Accountant or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance.

2.            Knowledge of and experience with personal computers and large-scale mainframe computers and networking the two systems.

3.            Minimum of five (5) years of professional accounting experience.  Experience in governmental accounting preferred.

4.            Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.

5.            Able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. 

6.            Evidence of analytical skills as demonstrated by previous work experience.

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The application deadline is Friday, May 31, 2024 by 11:59 PM (EST).  This is an MEP pay grade 23 position.  Applicants need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation. 

Applicants must attach the following documents:

• Current Resume
• Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application deadline.  References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. The contact information for the individual who is recommending you must be on the letter.

This is a Managerial Exempt Position (MEP) and the Administrative Questionnaire must be completed in order to be considered for an interview. The Administrative Questionnaire is embedded in the online application and the three questions are as follows:

1.   Why are you applying for this position at this specific time? 

2.   What specific skills, knowledge, and experiences do you have that will meet the needs of this particular position and worksite?  

3.   If you are hired for this position, what will you do in the first 90 days that will have an impact on the department or school site and why?

Professional Certifications or Licenses (view job description to see if required for this position). If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

All application documents must be in SAP SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

This position requires acceptable performance evaluations for the past three years.  You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile.  If requesting veteran's preference, please attach form DD-214. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the supervisor. Following the application deadline, a screening committee will review the applications. The results of the screening will be sent via email.

Conferred Transcripts with a graduation date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For non-employees of M-DCPS, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position.  Your degree must be from an accredited university. If position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma.  Applicants with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas: Experience, Job Knowledge, Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills, Ability to Present Ideas Effectively and Ability to Communicate in Written Form. Candidates selected for an interview will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview.  Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net.

Salary Min:   $95,957.00 

Salary Max:  $170,130.00