Controller
Cumberland School Department • Cumberland, Rhode Island • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Jun 9, 2026
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Controller reports to the Director of Finance and performs or directs financial duties within the department. The essential duties and responsibilities of the position include without limitation the following:
- Responsible for the overall operation, supervision, coordination and evaluation of the Accounting/Financial Reporting and Payroll o o Departments, Accounts Payable, and Federal Medicare Reimbursement Program
- Assures the accurate and timely completion of work within the department and that it is accomplished in accordance with District
policies and applicable city, state and federal laws.
- Responsible for the accuracy of the data maintained in the District’s financial software system.
- Assures compliance with and assists, as necessary, in the preparation of all regulatory agency reports including; Federal, State,
City, and Department of Education. Examples of reports are: UCOA, GAAP, GASB, Single Audit, OMB A-133 and School Committee Year End Projections.
- Work closely with the Special Education department to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations regarding Medicaid reimbursement claims
- Oversee cash control and disbursement reconciliations, student activity account reconciliations and analysis.
- Assist in ongoing development of technology systems associated with each department.
- Develop and maintain an extensive inventory of complex budget preparation spreadsheets, reports, instructions and systems that
are used in developing the district’s annual budgets.
- Assist the Director of Finance and other designated staff in the preparation of annual budgets and other related activities.
- Coordinate and control all payroll activity in accordance with bargaining unit contracts, administrative policies and IRS regulations
including the Affordable Care Act.
- Control and maintain fiscal systems, recommend appropriate changes and arrange and coordinate city, state, and federal audits.
- All other duties assigned by the Director of Finance.