Director of Finance

Position Type :

Administration / Director

Date Posted : 2 / 3 / 2025

Location :

District Assignment Job Title : Director of Finance

FLSA Status : Exempt

Days of Work : 240

GENERAL SUMMARY

Manages the financial and business affairs of the District to include the maintenance of financial books and records including accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and cash management. Establishes and maintains internal accounting controls and ensures financial compliance with State and Federal requirements. Provides interdepartmental support and serves as an information resource on financial matters. Assists the Superintendent in strategic planning, policy development and implementation of objectives related to Finance. Reports to the Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned.)

Plans, develops, and oversees the budget process which includes developing the overall budget, long-range planning, obtaining a broad range of input, prioritizing needs, allocating resources among priorities, communicating with the Superintendent and staff. Develops mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of financial performance.

Plans, organizes, directs and controls the daily financial status of the District, and takes action to protect, maintain, and improve procedures and processes where possible. Manages internal audit procedures and controls.

Responsible for District accounting functions involving such duties as preparing all financial records, reports, ledgers and budgets, participating with internal controls, completing special projects, resolving questioned costs, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, providing information to bid process, etc.

Directs the preparation of the monthly budget report, compiles and produces the revenue section of the general fund budget, compiles and produces expenditure reports and materials, produces final budget documents, provides variance analysis for external audits, etc.

Responsible for cash management, involving such duties as providing information to banking firms during a bid process, making deposits and maintaining daily cash balances, supervising the preparation of monthly investment reports, forecasting short-term and long-term cash flow requirements, etc. Monitors District cash flow and maximizes the District's use of financial resources by implementing cost savings programs, generating investment income and ensuring cost effective borrowing.

Directs the review and updating of District policies and procedures in the area of finances as needed.

Manages the District's financing activities that include planning, structuring and obtaining financing for construction and property and equipment acquisitions.

Identifies and develops capital improvement projects as appropriate and coordinates the activities necessary for implementation, recordkeeping and completion of such projects.

Effectively coordinates the operation of the school food services program and directs the efficient business management of the school lunch program. Directs a program of accounting and direct operations of the financial affairs for the school lunch program to ensure profit and compliance.

Provides general supervision and efficient direction for the operation of the school District's transportation program. Effectively administers policies and regulations governing the transportation program to include Department of Transportation compliance. Establishes and coordinates procedures to assure that all school owned vehicles are regularly inspected, maintained in safe operating condition, and are available for any appropriate District use.

Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner.

Performs other related duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

Degree in Business Administration or Accounting or a related discipline with a minimum of eight years of experience in Financial Management or School Administration; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge :

Extensive knowledge of finance, revenue administration, and other phases of fiscal management and budget control; knowledge of principles, methods and practices of accounting; knowledge of the principles underlying the laws, ordinances and regulations governing the financial operations of the District; knowledge of modern business management practices; knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; knowledge of the processes for payroll, accounts payable, cash management, budget preparation and maintenance; knowledge of the principles of management and leadership; knowledge of general computer applications and their utilization as related to specific tasks and responsibilities; knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations pertinent to school finance operations.

Skills / Effort :

Advanced management, organizational, human relations, communications and interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with District staff; ability to plan, develop, administer, and monitor the budget and expenditures in compliance with all relative federal and state regulations, District policies, procedures and standards; ability to use independent judgment and discretion in directing and managing financial and business activities; ability to complete, process, and maintain all required records, reports, and confidential information; ability to create electronic reports and presentations and manage electronic data and files in an organized manner; skill in public speaking; skill with written communications.

Working Conditions :

• Office environment with little exposure to environmental conditions; physical demands are restricted to general office activities requiring movement / lifting items weighing up to ten pounds; routine local travel required; occasional overnight travel required;

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned / required.