What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at West Bonner County School District?
**Director of Finance Job Description**
West-Bonner County School District is seeking a qualified candidate for the Director of Finance position.
**Job Summary:** The Director of Finance will be responsible for maintaining district financial records, managing the finance team, and preparing and administering the district budget.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Maintain accurate and detailed accounts of all financial transactions as prescribed by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.
* Accurately report the district's accounting and financial condition, including all revenues and expenditures, to the Board of Trustees, auditors, state and local sources, and patrons of the district.
* Manage staff with finance and HR functions as identified by the Superintendent.
* Assure that all financial and accounting records are maintained in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
* Monitor student account reports submitted by school secretaries for accuracy and timeliness.
* Maintain a record of the daily balances in the cash accounts and oversee reconciling the general ledger cash balance to the monthly bank reconciliation.
* Monitor the property tax collections, prepare the reports, and calculate the yearly tax levies.
* Maintain financial data used to assist the Board negotiation team during the process of negotiations.
* Account for the deposit of all money of the district in accordance with the provisions of the public depository law.
* Assume responsibility for the audit of all claims, invoices, and demands against the Board, and present them for Board approval and arrange for payment.
* Collects fees and other moneys due to the Board not payable directly to the treasurer and deposit such funds or transmit them to the treasurer for deposit.
* Serve as the official purchasing agent of the Board and be responsible for establishing procedures for the acquisition of supplies and equipment for the district in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.
* Oversee the preparation of the payroll and ensure proper maintenance of records related to auditing requirements, tax laws, and employee benefits.
* Be responsible for implementing hospitalization, major medical, and other types of Board-approved employee benefit plans.
* Be responsible for investment of Board funds in accordance with statute and Board policy.
* Assist the superintendent with the purchase of items of supply, equipment, maintenance, and construction necessary for the operation of the district using competitive bidding, informal quotations, estimates, and negotiation of price for services to be provided.
* Monitor social security, retirement, group health, and all other employee benefit programs; prepare applications and payments; and facilitate new employee sign-ups.
* Issue checks in payment of all bills approved by the Board.
* Keep a list of vendors and the amounts of the checks authorized to become a part of the district's records.
* Administer the district's insurance and risk management program.
* Receive of and process any Tort Claim Notices or lawsuits filed against the District.
* Keep the Board informed of activities and any issues that may arise.
* When assigned, attend district Board meetings and speak on assigned topics.
* Assure that district office personnel are cross-trained to fill in as the business manager in the absence of the business manager.
* Respond to common inquiries or complaints from patrons, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
* Schedule meetings with staff when needed.
* Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications.
* Seek assistance should emergencies arise.
* Represent the school district in a positive manner.
* Know and follow school district policy and chain of command.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
