What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at Dripping Springs ISD?
Job Title: Director of Finance
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Pay Grade: Admin/Prof 7
Dept./School: Business Services
Work Calendar: 226 Days
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Manages and coordinates the preparation, presentation, adoption and disbursement of the district's multi-million dollar budget; oversees the financial management of the district’s federal and state grant programs; serves as a district investment officer, and oversees accounting operations of the district.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or educational administration
- Master’s degree or CPA preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
The ideal candidate will be:
- a creative visionary who is passionately focused on effecting change and has the ability to merge data and fact with intuition, imagination, and innovation in an effort to realize the possibilities rather than be content with the probabilities;
- a dedicated professional who creates a supportive environment by modeling and expecting accountability and responsibility; who exemplifies ethics; who accepts and values the differences of others, and who has a sense of human wisdom, courage and compassion;
- an effective communicator with exceptional public relations and interpersonal skills, who is open minded and perceptive to the needs and expectations of the students, campus and district staff, parents, and members of the community, and who, through the art of collaboration and creative problem solving, cultivates cohesiveness;
- an inspiring catalyst who motivates and empowers others to become leaders and risk takers, and who acknowledges the expertise, celebrates the successes, and honors the lives of others; and
- a life-long learner who perpetuates self-motivated learning, and resourcefully and effectively seeks dynamic change with continuous monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting.
In addition, the candidate should have:
- Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Fund Accounting.
- Knowledge of salary administration
- Knowledge of the entire district’s operations and programs, TEA Financial Accountability Resource Guide, public school law, board policy, insurance and investments
- The ability to:
- coordinate directors in budget effort;
- analyze data and make viable recommendations;
- work under a deadline;
- read manuals, various publications, legal data, correspondence and literature; and
- use a personal computer along with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point.
Experience:
3 years’ experience in school business management or public organization in area of accounting and/or budget
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Fiscal Management
- Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district.
- Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Financial Accounting Manual.
- Administer the district’s budget and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely. Prepare all budget adjustments, additions, and deletions.
- Prepare for audits and assist the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
- Serve as a resource for payroll staff and payroll functions within the within the Business Services Department, including close coordination of the personnel budget.
- Develop and monitor district personnel budget by creating, updating and maintaining salary negotiations.
- Adjust personnel budget for ongoing changes including any budget transfers or journal entries.
- Supervise all activities related to accounting.
- Ensure that all transactions are recorded timely, accurately and in accordance with GAAP, GASB, FASB, and TEA guidelines.
- Ensure maintenance of the district’s general ledger.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial reports timely and accurately.
- Ensure reconciliation of the district’s capital assets.
- Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance.
- Determine cash available for investment and payment of bills based on daily analysis of cash flow.
- Oversee monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts.
- Plan and conduct needs assessments for improvement of district business operations. Ensure that business operations support the district’s goals and objectives and provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.
- Assist with administration of the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
Policy, Reports, and Law
- Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Personnel Management
- Prepare, review, and revise business department job descriptions in coordination with Human Resources.
- Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations.
- Assist in selecting, training, evaluating, and supervising Business Services staff, and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Professional Growth and Development
- Attend professional development related to areas of responsibility.
- Maintain membership in appropriate professional organizations.
Other
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student and coworker information and as required by FERPA.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise and evaluate accounting, purchasing, and accounts payable staff, which includes making recommendations for hiring and firing to the Chief Financial Officer.
Coordinate with the Chief Financial Officer to oversee any other positions in the Business Services department as assigned.
MENTAL DEMANDS /PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Salary : $85,118 - $117,545
