Director of Finance

MUNIS Code: 7184 - Director of Finance III

BASIC FUNCTION:  Plan, organize, coordinate and control a large group of functional units with management and professional-level subordinates involving highly complex financial activities.  

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Plan, organize, coordinate and control a large group of functional units with management and professional-level subordinates involving highly complex activities with substantial direct financial impact.
• Coordinate activities with other District departments; participate in management meetings to discuss District-wide issues.
• Meet periodically with staff to resolve issues, communicate new developments and to assure operating objectives are understood and accomplished.
• Assure internal controls are established, maintained and documented in compliance with organizational directives.
• Participate in internal and external organizations, boards and committees as requested and authorized by appropriate management directives and specific authorities.
• Oversee the maintenance of District-wide financial records and programs
• Oversee the preparation of various financial statements and their dissemination.
• Prepare financial analysis of revenues and expenditures and compare to other school districts in and out of state as assigned.
• Coordinate the on-going budget operations including planning, compiling, analyzing, preparing and monitoring the General and Federal Fund budget process.
• Review, analyze and evaluate budgetary process, assuring compliance with generally accepted budgeting principles, standards and procedures.
• Review the cost effectiveness of existing programs and the costing of new programs prior to Board approval.
• Coordinate staff training.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

     KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Practices, policies and procedures relating to sound financial management, including, but not limited to: budget preparation and control, generally accepted budgeting, accounting and auditing, principles, standards and procedures.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques
• Laws, rules and regulations related to financial management.
• Computer applications and MUNIS
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Personnel requirements of the District.

      ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize, coordinate and control a large group of functional units with management and professional-level subordinates involving highly complex activities.
• Prepare, communicate and deliver presentations both orally and in writing.
• Coordinate and monitor the financial system of the District.
• Interpret and explain financial reports, statutory and regulatory requirements, and all Board financial policies.
• Perform professional and technical budgetary, statistical andaccounting functions.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Use financial computers programs efficiently.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:   A Certified Public Accountant certification, Masters in Business Administration or Masters in Public Administration degree and five years professional experience in a business office setting with at least three years experience in a supervisory capacity.  Five years of school finance experience preferred. 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  Eligible candidates must possess a full, or be able to obtain, a Provisional Finance Officer Certificate pursuant to 702 KAR 3:320 and KRS 160.431. 

Upon successful completion of the Provisional Finance Officer Certificate process, the director must obtain Full Finance Officer Certificate and complete yearly training/educational requirements. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  Physical, TB risk assessment, drug screen & CAN and criminal background check.  This position is an 8 hour per day,  240 day position. Salary commensurate with years of experience (https://www.henderson.kyschools.us/page/salaries).

Note: Start date is negotiable.