General Job Summary: To serve as department head of the Finance Department and ensure efficient and

effective financial and cash management of the school district’s funds. To direct all financial accounting functions of the district in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and reporting requirements. perform a variety of financial activities including processing, recording, updating and reconciling fiscal information; providing instructions, recommendations and/or accounting support to school and department bookkeepers and other finance personnel; analyzing financial activities and expenditures; and communicating with the State Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, other various agencies, and external auditors, as needed.

Reports to: Associate Superintendent of Finance & Operations/CFO

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field. CPA license preferred. Certified School Business Officer credential desired, or obtainable.
• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility in local government finance or closely related experience; general accounting concepts and governmental fund accounting knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards needed. Applicability to school districts is particularly helpful.
• Extensive computer skills, utilizing Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), planning and managing projects, specifically utilizing in an accounting and financial management system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving may be required to identify issues and assist with creating action plans including independent interpretation of guidelines.
• Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with various groups, customer service etiquette a must; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Supervise overall operations and staff of the Finance Department to include General Ledger Accounting, School Bookkeeping, Insurance and Benefits, Payroll, and Accounts Payable to ensure that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits, and fiscal practices are followed.
• Provides direct assistance to the CFO for the preparation and accuracy of the annual school district budget prepared and presented to the Board of Trustees.
• Coordinates and works directly with the District’s outside audit firm during their fieldwork and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, including submission to the State Department of Education by December 1st each year.
• Submits the final Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related documentation for the GFOA and ASBO Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Awards annually.
• Responsible for various annual, quarterly, and on-demand State Department of Education financial reports, including transparency documents required to be posted on district’s website.
• Performs oversight of online fee payment system, including review and posting of revenue, supporting schools with set up, and assisting with parent inquiries, as needed.
• Assists auditors with providing required information for the Procurement audit annually.
• Reviews the work of accounting department staff, evaluates, and makes recommendations for improvements to improve efficiencies in their completing work activities and maintaining uninterrupted operations.
• Maintains a wide variety of fiscal information (e.g. files, records, contracts, ) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as needed for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform functions.
• Processes a variety of fiscal information for the purpose of administering grant funds and authorizing action in compliance with accounting requirements.
• Recommends policies, procedures and actions on issues that relate to accounting functions for the purpose of providing direction and decision making.
• Assists with researching discrepancies of financial information (e.g. purchase orders, invoices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adhering to procedures prior to processing for action.
• Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods.
• Ensures the coordination of meetings for training and professional development for school and department bookkeepers during the fiscal year, as needed.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or appropriate referrals.
• Participates actively in professional organizations. Participates in conferences and training sessions to increase skill level and knowledge base.
• Performs other duties and assumes responsibilities as may be assigned.

Terms of Employment: 240 Annual days per year (8 hours per day)

Salary: Fort Mill School District A2a Administrative Salary Schedule

Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s Policy on evaluation of certified/non-certified personnel.