Director of Finance and Operations
Apply NowCompany: Coventry School District
Location: Coventry, CT 06238
Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Business Manager
Date Posted:
7/1/2024
Location:
District Wide
Date Available:
Immediately after filled
Closing Date:
07/15/2024
Director of Finance and Operations
Salary Range: $150,000 - $160,000 plus competitive benefits package
Closing Date: Monday July 15, 2024, 3:00pm.
Summary: To administer the Business Office of the district in such a way as to provide the best possible educational service with the financial resources available.
Qualifications/Required Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Business and/or Accounting
Connecticut School Business Administrator SDE certification (085)
Knowledge of and experience with school finances including federal and state reporting systems
Experience with public entity account systems and procedures
Experience with budgets in audit environments
Experience with collective bargaining negotiations
Experience with supervising support personnel
Experience with supervising district-wide transportation systems
Competent in computers and their business applications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Operational:
Communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and/or professional languages including finance, accounting investment management, budgeting, etc.
Present clearly and accurately key financial information and management reports.
Act as advisor to the Superintendent of Schools in the preparation of the annual school budget, and establish a program of budget forecasting and control for the school district.
Act as an advisor on all questions relating to the financial affairs of the school system.
Ensure that all expenditures meet requirements as set forth in the Board of Education policies, Town Charter, and any state or federal regulations.
Manage accounting procedures that are adequate to record in detail all receipts and expenditures of school district funds.
Assist Superintendent in State reporting requirements including preparation and filing of school facilities forms and financial reports.
Provide data that concerns the business area of the school system to the Board of Education, administration and the public.
Stay current with state guidelines related to school budget compliance.
Coordinate student athletic, workers' compensation, liability, automobile and property insurances, in accordance with the district's programs.
Make ongoing recommendations to ensure efficient operational functioning.
2. Administration:
Make independent judgments in the absence of the Superintendent.
Speak before audience with poise, voice control, and confidence.
Serve as the Board of Education liaison with the fiscal authorities of the Town of Coventry.
Maintain grant budgets for the school district.
Act as an advisor to the Board of Education in negotiation all union contracts.
Supervise the internal auditing of all school accounts.
Attend Board of Education meetings and Transportation and Fiscal Subcommittee meetings.
Hire, train, supervise and evaluate business office personnel. Oversee cross-training within the Business Office.
3. Facilities:
Supervise Director of Physical Plant and Facilities, working with him/her to administer a program of plant operation and maintenance and security and property protection.
4. Food Service:
Supervise Food Services Director, working with him/her to administer the school lunch program and cafeteria services.
5. Transportation:
Develop and administer a transportation program to meet the Board of Education guidelines related to transportation to students to public schools within the school district
Develop and administer a transportation program for students attending out-of-district schools, in accordance with State of Connecticut requirements.
Coordinate with the Director of Pupil and Staff Support Services a transportation program to meet the needs of the district's special education population.
Other:
Assume other responsibilities at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools.
Administration/Business Manager
Date Posted:
7/1/2024
Location:
District Wide
Date Available:
Immediately after filled
Closing Date:
07/15/2024
Director of Finance and Operations
Salary Range: $150,000 - $160,000 plus competitive benefits package
Closing Date: Monday July 15, 2024, 3:00pm.
Summary: To administer the Business Office of the district in such a way as to provide the best possible educational service with the financial resources available.
Qualifications/Required Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Business and/or Accounting
Connecticut School Business Administrator SDE certification (085)
Knowledge of and experience with school finances including federal and state reporting systems
Experience with public entity account systems and procedures
Experience with budgets in audit environments
Experience with collective bargaining negotiations
Experience with supervising support personnel
Experience with supervising district-wide transportation systems
Competent in computers and their business applications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Operational:
Communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and/or professional languages including finance, accounting investment management, budgeting, etc.
Present clearly and accurately key financial information and management reports.
Act as advisor to the Superintendent of Schools in the preparation of the annual school budget, and establish a program of budget forecasting and control for the school district.
Act as an advisor on all questions relating to the financial affairs of the school system.
Ensure that all expenditures meet requirements as set forth in the Board of Education policies, Town Charter, and any state or federal regulations.
Manage accounting procedures that are adequate to record in detail all receipts and expenditures of school district funds.
Assist Superintendent in State reporting requirements including preparation and filing of school facilities forms and financial reports.
Provide data that concerns the business area of the school system to the Board of Education, administration and the public.
Stay current with state guidelines related to school budget compliance.
Coordinate student athletic, workers' compensation, liability, automobile and property insurances, in accordance with the district's programs.
Make ongoing recommendations to ensure efficient operational functioning.
2. Administration:
Make independent judgments in the absence of the Superintendent.
Speak before audience with poise, voice control, and confidence.
Serve as the Board of Education liaison with the fiscal authorities of the Town of Coventry.
Maintain grant budgets for the school district.
Act as an advisor to the Board of Education in negotiation all union contracts.
Supervise the internal auditing of all school accounts.
Attend Board of Education meetings and Transportation and Fiscal Subcommittee meetings.
Hire, train, supervise and evaluate business office personnel. Oversee cross-training within the Business Office.
3. Facilities:
Supervise Director of Physical Plant and Facilities, working with him/her to administer a program of plant operation and maintenance and security and property protection.
4. Food Service:
Supervise Food Services Director, working with him/her to administer the school lunch program and cafeteria services.
5. Transportation:
Develop and administer a transportation program to meet the Board of Education guidelines related to transportation to students to public schools within the school district
Develop and administer a transportation program for students attending out-of-district schools, in accordance with State of Connecticut requirements.
Coordinate with the Director of Pupil and Staff Support Services a transportation program to meet the needs of the district's special education population.
Other:
Assume other responsibilities at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools.