Treasurer

Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West School Treasurer Vacancy The ESC of Lake Erie West is seeking to hire a treasurer following the unexpected death of the prior treasurer. Providing services at the local, regional and statewide level, the ESC of Lake Erie West’s mission is to “provide quality resources and services that meet the unique needs of our partners in the educational community”. At the local level, the ESC of Lake Erie West is affiliated with nine districts in Lucas and Wood counties (Anthony Wayne, Maumee, Oregon, Ottawa Hills, Perrysburg, Rossford, Springfield, Sylvania, and Washington Local). The ESC of Lake Erie West also serves as the fiscal agent for 23 private and parochial schools in Lucas and surrounding counties in the administration of their Auxiliary Services Program funding. On the regional level, the ESC of Lake Erie West is the fiscal agent for State Support Team Region 1 (SSTR1). On the statewide level, the ESC of Lake Erie West is the sponsor of 53 community schools located throughout Ohio. In FY 2023, the ESC had total revenues of $32,711,539. Currently, the ESC has 256 employees. **************************************************************************************** JOB SUMMARY The Treasurer serves as the chief financial officer of the ESC and is responsible for the financial affairs of the ESC. The Treasurer provides leadership in fiscal management to other ESC administrators and supervises ESC employees engaged in day-to-day fiscal operations and grant management. REPORTING Reports directly to the Governing Board of the ESC of Lake Erie West QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's Degree in business or accounting • Valid Ohio State Board of Education School Treasurer's license • Minimum of two years as a School Treasurer or related experience KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES • Knowledge of the USAS and USPS State software programming • Knowledge of standard accounting practices, auditing procedures and accurate financial reporting • Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws • Ability to apply the principles associated with school finance, budgeting, financial planning, accounting, auditing, financial reporting, cash management, investments, debt management and grant management • Ability to evaluate and improve fiscal and related systems • Ability to assign, direct and evaluate ESC employees engaged in day-to-day fiscal operations • Ability to develop and maintain effective employee relations and communications • Ability to provide fiscal management leadership to other ESC administrators • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders • Ability to promote positive internal and external customer relations • Ability to model professional ethics, fairness, honesty and consistency • Ability to maintain public trust in the financial integrity of the ESC • Ability to efficiently use technology as both a productivity tool and as a method of communication; ability to use a variety of software, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases • Maintain a strong commitment to professional development ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Collaborates with the Superintendent and Governing Board to develop, implement, and monitor sound fiscal policies, procedures and practices • Provides direction and oversight to finance office personnel; evaluates finance office personnel • Provides guidance on fiscal management to other ESC administrators FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT • Manages ESC financial resources in collaboration with the Governing Board and the Superintendent • Receives, deposits, manages, disburses, and accounts for all Federal, State, and local funds of the ESC in accordance with the Board's policies, administrative guidelines, and Ohio law • Informs the ESC leadership team and Governing Board of the ESC’s financial position, its sustainability and potential impact on programs and personnel • Collects and analyzes the financial data of the ESC on a regular and systematic basis; maintains a system of internal controls • Assists with future planning by forecasting income and expenditures; prepares the annual budget • Executes depository contracts with eligible banking institutions through established legal procedures consistent with the Uniform Depository Act; manages ESC investments • Maintains an efficient/accurate payroll system • Serves as the fiscal agent for grant projects and special programs • Utilizes technology to maintain efficient financial operations • Analyze the effectiveness of ESC business and financial functions and recommends appropriate changes • Provides key financial data to the ESC negotiating team COMPLIANCE • Complies with acceptable financial accounting, auditing and reporting procedures • Maintains compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations; ESC policies and procedures; and the negotiated agreement • Serves on the ESC records commission and complies with applicable Ohio public records laws • Ensures EMIS reporting requirements are met in an accurate and timely manner FACILITIES, PROPERTY AND CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT • Provides fiscal leadership in the management of capital assets and support services • Secures financing for capital projects • Develops and monitors risk management practices to protect capital assets • Maintains a system of controls for inventory of equipment, and physical assets COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION • Implements procedures to facilitate regular and direct communication and collaboration with the Superintendent and Governing Board • Implements procedures to facilitate regular and direct communication and collaboration with the Human Resource Department • Communicates financial information in multiple formats to internal and external stakeholders using a variety of communication technologies The Treasurer shall be directly responsible to the Board for the performance of the following duties and responsibilities: • Call special meetings of the Board. (R.C. 3313.16) • Sign all checks of the Board. (R.C. 3313.51) • Record the proceedings of each meeting of the board. (R.C. 3313.26) • Notify the Board of Elections of all changes in boundaries of the School District (R.C. 3313.261) • Produce all money, bonds, and securities in their hands at the expiration of their term. (R.C. 3313.27) • Deliver all books and papers in their hands to their successor at the expiration of their term. (R.C. 3313.28) • Keep an account of all ESC funds and maintain all records pertaining thereto in the manner described by law. (R.C. 3313.29) • Render a statement of accounts to the Board and Superintendent in the form prescribed by law at the times required by law and by the Board. (R.C. 3313.29) • Execute all conveyances of the Board. (R.C. 3313.33) HOW to APPLY Primary Contact: Sandra C. Frisch, Superintendent Email: sfrisch@esclakeeriewest.org District Website: www.esclakeeriewest.org Preferred Start Date: April 1, 2025 (Negotiable) Expected Round 1 Interview Date & Time: The first round of interviews will proceed after review of applications. The Application Process: Deadline to Apply is February 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Nominations and applications by qualified candidates are encouraged. Candidates are asked to submit: • A letter emphasizing qualifications and reason for interest • A current resume • A current copy of Ohio Treasurer License or indication of ability to obtain • At least three (3) letters of reference Salary & Benefits: The Governing Board anticipates offering a multi-year contract. The salary and benefits will be competitive for the area and the size of the ESC. Details of the contract are negotiable. Completed application materials should be mailed or emailed to: Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West Sandra C. Frisch, Superintendent 2275 Collingwood Boulevard., Toledo, OH 43620 Email: sfrisch@esclakeeriewest.org