Comptroller District Office

Comptroller District Office Posting 656

Los Alamos Public Schools Central Office - Los Alamos, New Mexico

Job : 5813125 |
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled |
Posted: Jul 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) |
Starting Date: To Be Determined |
Position Type: Full-Time

The Comptroller oversees, validates, and optimizes the daily fiscal and accounting operations of the District's Business Department. Under the strategic direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Business Manager, this role ensures absolute alignment with federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks, safeguarding the district’s financial integrity through robust internal controls, accurate financial reporting, and diligent fund management.

A Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred in Accounting or Business Administration, or a certification as a Public Accountant. Must possess the ability to successfully qualify for and obtain a valid School Business Official license through the Public Education Department (PED).

• System Oversight:
  Direct and maintain the integrity of the District’s general ledger system, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with GAAP.
• Year-End Closures:
  Spearhead fiscal year-end closing processes, including managing the technical execution of system-wide rollovers (e.g., Visions/Tyler ERP system) to guarantee seamless transition between fiscal cycles.
• Treasury & Cash Management:
  Monitor district banking activities, authorize fund transfers, and optimize cash flow distribution to satisfy accounts payable and payroll commitments.
• Debt Service Administration:
  Maintain direct accountability for the punctual execution of principal and interest payments; coordinate and validate all necessary debt service wire transfers to ensure fiscal precision.
• Monthly/Quarterly reconciliation of internal and external accounts.

• Internal Controls:
  Develop and sustain a continuous internal audit program across all district and activity funds; deliver technical training and oversight to campus and departmental staff managing local fund books.
• External Audit Facilitation:
  Serve as the primary liaison for annual external audits; synthesize, package, and verify all requisite financial disclosures, schedules, and source documentation.
• Regulatory Submissions:
  Compile and submit mandatory state reports, including quarterly Cash Reports and Actuals, to the Public Education Department (PED) within strict statutory deadlines.
• Request for Reimbursements (RFR) Management:
  Lead and manage the entire Request for Reimbursement (RFR) process for all federal, state, and local grants, ensuring flawless documentation, timely financial reporting, and compliance with specific grant funding guidelines.

• Budgeting
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Provide analytical support and data-driven insights to executive leadership during the annual budget formulation and revision processes.
• Bond Administration:
  Partner with executive leadership in the structuring and preparation of municipal bond sales; take direct accountability for the punctual execution of principal and interest debt service payments.
• Ad-Hoc Analytics:
  Generate sophisticated, compliance-driven financial summaries and miscellaneous reports as requested by the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Finance, or legislative bodies.

• Talent Management:
  Participate actively in the recruitment, rigorous selection, onboarding, and performance evaluation of Business Services personnel.
• Professional Alignment:
  Maintain an advanced command of emerging institutional finance trends, legislative updates, and best practices by representing the District in professional bodies, such as the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO).

Provides direct supervision, professional mentorship, and performance evaluation for core finance department personnel, including:

• Accounting Technician(s) – Bookkeeping
• Ot…