COMPTROLLER

Business Services - COMPTROLLER

COMPTROLLER

Business Services

Classified

Job Number 2300290237

Start Date

Open Date 07/31/2026

Closing Date

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Manages the systems budget preparation and maintains budget controls.
• Prepares and submits regular and special reports needed by the CSFO, Superintendent, Board, and State Department of Education.
• Administers and supervises all receipts and disbursements in conformity with policy and administrative procedures.
• Administers the investment of school funds under the direction of the Chief School Financial Officer.
• Reviews system balance sheet and maintains schedules to support balances.
• Assumes lead roll in fiscal year end closing process and file submission.
• Works collaboratively with local tax authorities and legislators regarding school system revenues.
• Keeps proper files of all records to justify, interpret and support all financial transactions.
• Assists with research necessary for school system warrant sales and handling the sale of school warrants.
• Performs any other duties prescribed by the Chief School Financial Officer, the Superintendent, and the Board.
• Serves as an officer to the Board of School Commissioners and is responsible to the Chief School Financial Officer.
• Supervises the following departments: General Accounting, Loc.al School Accounting, Accounts Payable, Risk Management, Budget, and Asset/Warehouse Management.
• Serves as custodian of public-school funds except that designated to be handled by principals.
• Keep comprehensive records of all receipts and expenditures in conformity with the law and policies of the State Board of Education, Department of Public Examiners State of Alabama, the Federal Government, and the Board of School Commissioners of Mobile County.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a college degree in School of Business Management with emphasis in accounting, finance, and managerial coursework.

Knowledge of the State of Alabama Financial Planning, Budgeting and Reporting System for Alabama Public Schools is highly desired.

Completion of the AASBO CSFO Certification program is preferred.

Must have good analytical ability and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting and financial areas.

Should have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a supervisor or administrator over other personnel.

Must have good communication skills and have the understanding and ability to prepare reports for top-level administrators.

Must be able to get along well with others and maintain good public relations with vendors, school system personnel, and the community at large.

Duty Days 260

Salary Range: From/To Beginning pay - $84,473.00

Additional Job Information

Applicants selected for classified positions must undergo (or have undergone) an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the MCPSS and State of Alabama Education Department) and be declared suitable and fit to teach under state law. Applicants selected must also pass a drug-screening test via forms provided by Human Resources during the selection process.

THE MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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