COMPTROLLER VACANCY NOTICE
The Delaware State Education Association (“DSEA”) is a public sector labor union representing over 14,000 professional educators – teachers and SISPs (specialized instructional support personnel – and ESPs (education support professionals) in all 19 public school districts, 4 public charter schools and the State Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. DSEA also represents nurses working in the State of Delaware Public Health Clinics and at the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill. DSEA is the largest labor union – public or private sector – in the State. DSEA advocates for the humane and professional rights of its members and promotes excellence in education for the children and youth of Delaware.
DSEA is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Comptroller. The candidate who fills this position will be responsible for managing all financial activities of DSEA. The activities include accounting and financial reporting, audit preparation, regulatory compliance, cash management, payroll, and employee benefits. This position will also coordinate with the Director of Local Association and Membership Growth and Development related to the collection and management of membership dues.
The Comptroller is a direct report to the Executive Director and will work collaboratively with the Chief Operations Officer/Assistant Executive Director and the DSEA Board of Directors by providing timely reporting, logistical, and data support to ensure that Management is informed of all issues affecting the Business Office and DSEA.
This Comptroller will need to reside in or near the Delaware area and must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. In this position, candidates must be willing to travel both in and out of state to be available to work evenings and weekends.
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, punctuality and above average attendance are essential. The successful candidate must have a flexible approach for enabling organizational change and an aptitude for problem-solving, along with the capacity to successfully engage with members and affiliates.
Essential Job Functions:
- Be responsible for all accounting, cash management, auditing, and financial reporting functions of DSEA.
- Oversee financial management of related entities to include developing financial and budget policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the Chief Operations Officer to establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.
- Provide financial and other information to Management and the DSEA Board of Directors.
- Identify opportunities for, and potential risks to, DSEA.
- Collaborate with the Chief Operations Officer for processing payroll and administering DSEA’s employee benefit programs, which include a defined contribution plan, a 401K plan, medical insurance, and other benefits.
- Review all membership dues payments received monthly.
- Prepare and deposit all EFT and cash deposits monthly.
- Correspond with members on routine matters.
- Participate in the annual budget process by working with Management in budget preparation and budget vs actual variance analysis during the year.
- Provide monthly financial statements and reports for Management and the DSEA Board of Directors.
- Assist in providing training and support for local association treasurers and staff.
- File all regulatory filings in a timely manner to include DSEA’s real property, federal and state taxes, and personal property returns.
- Monitor DSEA’s cash and investment position. Make wire transfers and perform other Treasury functions as directed by the Executive Director or Assistant Executive Directors.
- Administer DSEA’s staff retirement plan to include working with active and terminated/retired employees in understanding and obtaining benefits, and serve as the actuary on compliance matters and benefit calculations.
- Work closely with the Chief Operations Officer and DSEA Treasurer and serve as consultant to the Finance and Audit Committees, the retirement plan trustees, and other committees as assigned.
- Manage and direct daily/monthly accounting processes including directing the work of the business and finance program assistant(s).
- Assist in the research and development of materials to support the collective bargaining process on behalf of DSEA Management Team.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or their designee.
Qualifications/Experience
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or equivalent.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in accounting with an extensive knowledge of financial reporting, budget preparation, regulatory compliance, and payroll and benefits administration.
- Ability to solve problems independently and make sound decisions.
- Ability to assess changing organizational needs and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Experience leading a team to reach organizational objectives.
- Advanced skills in the use of MS-Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) tools.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate business processes to identify needs and areas for improvement for achieving organizational objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to develop standard operating procedures and write documentation needed to implement them.
- Ability to present complex financial information to an audience with varying levels of technical understanding.
- Strong organizational skills demonstrated by the ability to manage staff while overseeing multiple projects simultaneously with an ability to follow through and meet deadlines.
Education/Special Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting – Master’s Degree - preferred
- Experience with PeopleSoft
- Successful experience working in a non-profit and/or union environment
Salary & Benefits:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include liberal annual leave, health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance; defined contribution retirement plan; and 401(k) plan.
Application Deadline:
Open until filled.
Please submit a letter of application, resume, and three references to:
Jeff Taschner, Executive Director, Delaware State Education Association, 136 East Water Street, Dover, DE 19901
You may also fax this information to Jeff Taschner at (302) 674-8499 or email him at [email protected].
