Milwaukee Public Schools Looking for MANAGER I – FINANCIAL REPORTING at Milwaukee, WI Full Time

Manages the district’s internal and external financial reporting operations. Overall responsibility for GAAP basis financial reporting and grant/categorical program accounting. Ensures the integrity of the financial records. Identifies and informs the Comptroller of all pertinent financial matters.

The salary range is $84,901 – 122,503

How To Apply

Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 pm on Sunday, December 4, 2022. A resume and three (3) letters of recommendation (not more than one (1) year old), must be attached to the completed application. Each letter must be dated and signed by its author. Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Appointment by the Board of School Directors is contingent upon a passing criminal background check, a passing drug/alcohol test, and credential verification. Non MPS employees must submit official transcripts confirming a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

Other Information

As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, in accounting, finance, or a closely related field is required.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

The position requires at least three years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge of accounting, audit procedures, and/or budgeting is required.

Responsibilities

Directs, oversees and reviews the preparation of the State Annual Report and Fall Budget Reports for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to ensure that the district receives its state aid. Directs, oversees and reviews the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Report on Federal and State Awards (Single Audit). Maintains communication with all stakeholders to ensure there are no surprises.

Responsible for overseeing the district’s $200 million federal and state grant programs, including establishing new grant programs, processing expenditures, preparing and filing of federal and state reimbursement claims, compiling financial reports, reviewing claims for reasonableness and interfacing with independent and federal auditors. Implements and maintains effective financial systems and internal controls.

Directs and oversees the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis financial reporting and grant accounting.

Ensures the integrity of financial records and maintains effective systems of quality control. Evaluates the effectiveness of existing procedures and streamlines accounting operations to realize efficiencies. Develops opportunities and continually enhances processes to replace manual procedures with automation.

Monitors the district’s financial position. Oversees and directs the monitoring of revenues and expenditures against the annual budget and performs critical analysis to ensure reasonableness. Follows up with appropriate personnel and management.

Provides information for the internal and external auditors for annual financial and program audits. Communicates with external auditors, the Department of Public Instruction and the senior financial management team on all financial matters.

Identifies and informs the Comptroller and other management staff of pertinent financial matters. Communicates and recommends process improvements to the Comptroller.

Devises methods to improve the overall reporting process in financial reporting, general accounting and grants accounting. Informs management of material changes in performance.

Serves as a liaison between Budget and Accounting departments. Stays abreast of the District’s Budget issues and the impact on Financial Reporting.

Forecasts the district’s shared cost and makes recommendations to maximize state aid and to avoid unnecessary property tax increases.

Directs the development, implementation and maintenance of the grant accounting and district financial reporting processes to ensure strong internal controls; the effective and efficient recording of transactions; the accurate and timely recording of information; and compliance with GAAP or other required legislation and State and Federal laws and regulations.

Directs the preparation and issuance of internal and external financial reports and regulatory reports that are meaningful, accurate, timely, and in accordance with GAAP or other required basis. Additional reports include: PI-401 Tax Levy, Special Education Report, Inter-District Transfer Program and Intra-District Transfer Program, Indirect Cost Rate Adjustment, monthly financial report of revenues and expenditures relative to the Board budget.

Manages and coaches employees and the workflow and production assignments to ensure standards are maintained.

Manages personnel, to include work allocation, training, and problem resolution, evaluating performance and making recommendations for personnel actions according to the policies and procedures of MPS and direction provided by the Milwaukee Public School’s Board of Directors.

Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person’s sex, race, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disablilty.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Department of Human Capital. The identities of all “final candidates” may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.