Director of Education Finance

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Schoolspring Job ID# 5081177

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POSITION OBJECTIVES:

To plan and manage the overall finance and accounting services, to include cash management, accounting, payroll, contracts, and administration of the district insurance programs of the Champlain Valley School District and to assure the schools are in compliance with school board policy, state and federal regulations and industry best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

BUDGETING

• Responsible for budget development in all schools in the district. Develops models for a three year financial plan incorporating requirements of school strategic plans.
• Coordinates, processes, and controls transfers of budgeted funds as requested by Administration.
• Develops budget guidelines, coordinates preparation of budgets, and assists key administrators in review of budgets. Prepares analyses of budget requests and program proposals.
• Coordinates the presentation of, justification for, and preparation of additional analyses required to understand the budget proposal for action by the board.
• Assists in the execution of the enacted budget, including the recommendation of administration controls where required.
• Recommends improvements to the financial management of the school system specifically related to budget methods, format, and presentation.
• Arranges for and supervises preparation, publication, and distribution of budgets as approved by the boards.
• Remains current on changing laws and requirements regarding State and Federal funds available for schools.

FISCAL

• Provides a program of accounting adequate to record in detail all money and credit transactions.
• Provides for the collection, safekeeping, and distribution of all funds.
• Furnishes program managers with timely reports as to the financial status of their programs.
• Oversees accounting procedures directed by fund accounting practices, accounts payable/receivable systems.
• Oversees payroll processes and procedures for the District.
• Maintains an on-going review of district cash flow to ensure timely payment of all financial commitments.
• Designs and interprets financial reports to be used as effective administrative tools for sound decision making.
• Establishes standard practices and procedures for receipts and deposits of funds.
• Reconcile cash accounts on a monthly basis.

OTHER

• Works with the business office staff in providing support to schools.
• Provides necessary data required to complete grant applications.
• Prepares data and reports required by state statute and for independent auditors.
• Prepares annual reports summarizing revenues and expenditures and forwards to state agencies and local officials.
• Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works independently for the most part, planning and implementing broad programs within the organization. Work is checked primarily through consultation and agreement with others while directly reporting to the Chief Operations Officer.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages business staff employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following:

• Education and Experience. Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Business administration or other appropriate discipline plus a minimum of 5 years experience in school administration and/or school business management (or equivalent training and experience from which comparable skills and knowledge are acquired). CPA and/or MBA preferred. Knowledge and experience in financial management, contract management, project management, planning and forecasting. Proven ability in leadership and communication skills.
• Language Skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Mathematical Skills. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Computer Skills and Experience. Experience and proficient computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs required. Experience with accounting software, Microsoft Office and Google suite preferred.
• Reasoning Ability/Mental Requirements. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills. Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, State Agencies and Legislative Committees.

CVSD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that all of our students achieve our mission - which means we are also committed to developing a faculty and staff that represents the inclusive, welcoming environment we seek to develop for students and families.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000