Director of Finance

ESTILL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION  -  0040

JOB DESCRIPTION: Finance Director/Board Treasurer

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Four-year degree in accounting, finance, or a degree in educational leadership.
2. Four to six years experience in accounting, finance or related area, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and benefits administration or experience with creating a budget within a school setting.
3. Strong knowledge of accounting systems and internal control.
4. Familiar with budgeting procedures.
5. Experience with accounting software required.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent 

JOB GOALS: To administer the day-to-day operations of the Bookkeeping Department enabling the district to maximize its financial efficiency; and to support the Mission Statement of the Estill County School System. 240 day employment

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises the management of the financial affairs of the schools.
2. Assumes responsibility for budget development and long-range financial planning.
3. Establishes and supervises a program of accounting as required by the Kentucky Department of Education and adequate to record in detail all money and credit transactions.
4. Supervises all accounting operations.
5. Supervises the collection, safekeeping, and distribution of all funds.
6. Financial consultant to the district’s supporting services, through the program directors, grant coordinators and building principals.
7. Administers a budget control system for the district.
8. Acts as adviser to the Superintendent on all questions relating to the business and financial affairs of the district.
9. Assists in hiring, training, supervision and evaluating all district financial support staff.
10. Serves as a resource and arranges for the internal auditing of school accounts.
11. Serves as Treasurer of the Board of Education.
12. Prepares monthly Treasurer’s Reports, Orders of the Treasurer, and other financial reports as required by the local Board and Kentucky Department of Education.
13. Prepares the Annual Financial Report for the local Board, State Department, and publishes it in the local paper.
14. Serves as administrator for RS6000.
15. Prepares a draft, tentative, and working budget within appropriate timelines as designated by the Kentucky Department of Education.
16. Prepares local revenue options upon receipt of a certified assessment and permissible tax rates from the Kentucky Department of Education.
17. Maintains confidentiality of students and/or staff.
18. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days and salary pursuant to district salary schedules.