Director of Finance

REPORTS TO

Superintendent 

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

Classified Admin

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

240 days

DATE APPROVED/REVIEWED

12/10/1984 and 5/17/21

QUALIFICATIONS

Kentucky Certification for A bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in business or valid Certificate for School Superintendent of School Business Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY

To administer the business affairs of the district in such a way as to provide the best possible educational services with the financial resources available consistent with Board approved philosophy and policies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides assistance to the Superintendent in the everyday finance operations of the district.

Attends meetings on behalf of, or along with, the Superintendent relating to district concerns in the areas of finance.

Works with the Superintendent and the board of education on matters dealing with the district.

Attends meetings of the board of education.

Identifies and initiates cost-effective/cost reduction solutions for the school district after appropriate

approval is given by either the Superintendent or the board of education.

Formulates appropriate policies and procedures within a given area of responsibility and assists in

carrying out said policies.

Handles all financial records of the Elizabethtown Independent Schools including general fund accounts, building fund accounts, and special projects and program accounts, including material, supplies, and equipment inventories.

Works with individual school bookkeepers in maintaining school activity fund accounts and adhering to mandatory Redbook guidelines.

Files monthly reports of financial transactions with the State Department of Education.

Completes and files the annual financial report with the State Department of Education.

Files on a periodic basis, all financial reports of special projects with the appropriate agencies.

Develops budgets, salary schedules, certified staff data forms, and other pertinent data utilized in the financial administration of the district.

Establishes and oversees a payment schedule for all tuition students.

Prepares special reports, cost analyses, forecasts, etc. whenever appropriate or requested.

Serves as treasurer for the Board of Education.

Serves as a purchasing agent for the Elizabethtown Independent Schools and oversees the bid processes.

Supervises the payroll operations of the school district.

Supervises the maintenance of financial records, including, but not limited to, payroll information, sick leave, personal/emergency leave, vacation leave, and retirement information.

Handles or supervises unemployment and workers’ compensation programs and responds to claims

Works with architects and engineers on contracted work projects.

Handles all insurance programs for the school district including property insurance, boiler, and machinery, errors and omissions, workers’ compensation, fleet insurance, professional liability, student insurance programs, and group life insurance programs.

Files appropriate reports with the Division of Buildings and Grounds, Kentucky Department of Education, and with appropriate federal agencies where applicable.

Cooperates with insurance adjusters and inspectors in maintaining and restoring district-owned facilities.

Serves as recording secretary to the board of education.

Assists in the notification to staff and others affected by actions or policies approved by the board of education as pertaining to areas of school finance.

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.