Director of Financial Services

Position Type:
Finance-Classified

Date Posted:
10/10/2024

Location:
District Office

Date Available:
November 2024

Closing Date:
11/11/2024
TITLE:

Director of Financial Services

SALARY:

Scale 130

DEPARTMENT:

Finance

LENGTH OF CONTRACT:

245 days

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance.

Possesses a minimum of three years of experience in school or governmental accounting, to include time in a supervisory capacity.

SBO certification required, or ability to obtain within two years; CPA license preferred.

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups, and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Knowledge of current computing technologies and applicable software applications.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Chief Financial Officer

JOB SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, plans, administers, and leads the fiscal affairs of the district efficiently and expeditiously.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs all financial accounting and acts as supervisor of assigned finance personnel ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and reporting requirements.

Manages external audit requirements and provides information to auditors as requested, including review of draft financial statements and preparation of MDA.

Prepares and assists with monthly financial reports to the Board of Trustees, as well as other reports as needed.

Supervises monthly, quarterly or annual financial reimbursement requests for funding from various agencies through various reporting systems, to include State GAPS system.

Assists a variety of internal personnel and external agency personnel for the purpose of providing information, general support, and risk assessment of district operations.

Supervises and monitors the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal controls.

Assists in the management of fixed asset accounting records.

Reviews journal entries to all funds as needed.

Assists in maintaining debt schedules.

Assists in evaluating banking procedures to ensure monies are properly secured and invested.

Supports food service liaison in reporting and maintenance of food service accounts.

Contributes to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues, and opportunities.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board, Superintendent, or Chief Financial Officer.