Finance Manager
Finance Manager
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$ 89343 - 101400
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Job Description
Who we are: Eastpointe Community Schools is in the business of transforming lives. Our partnership with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD) Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and University of Virginias Partners for Leader in Education (UVAPLE) has created a unique opportunity for rapid district turnaround. Part of our continued growth and improvement involves increasing educational expectations developing a culture of support and nurturing all students to address academic behavioral and interpersonal needs.
Eastpointe Community Schools is a community under 2500 students: we are proud of our Early Learning Center four elementary schools one middle school and Secondary Campus supporting 800 students in grades 812 (an 8th Grade Academy a traditional high school setting for grades 912 and a Virtual Academy/Alternative Center).
What we offer: Eastpointe Community Schools appreciates talents and skills that others may have missed and embraces leaders willing to challenge the status quo. You will find tremendous opportunities for professional learning in Eastpointe as continuous growth is an expectation for all employees. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of continuous improvement with educators who feel this work is a calling and where every interaction with students counts.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Finance Manager assumes responsibility for maintaining coordinating implementing and monitoring all aspects of financial accounting and reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and helps support the daytoday operations of the Finance office.
The following duties are not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provides for the orderly collection and dissemination of school business information
- Provides for the collection protection and legally judicious use of all school district funds
- Performs accounting functions and maintains accounting records for all district funds including posting of journal entries
- Communicates use of proper accounting codes to district staff
- Assists the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations with aspects of the budget process for all funds
- Meets regularly with administrators and department leaders to collaboratively monitor all local state and federal grants including involvement in budget development and grant close out
- Assists in the preparation and review of all federallytitled budgets other grants and accounts to ensure compliance with all legal and program requirements.
- Develop publish and communicate processes and procedures for fiscal grants management.
- Maintain and monitor state and federal grant fiscal documents for all district grant funded programs.
- Plan present and prepare training for grant funded staff and administrators in collaboration with district administration.
- Prepares grant drawdowns and final expenditure reports
- Manages AS400 general ledger system security and account number generation in accordance with Michigan Public School Accounting Manual (1022)
- Prepares or oversees the preparation of various reports related to Medicaid billing special education transportation and state/federal programs.
- Works collaboratively with payroll and human resources personnel to reconcile wages taxes and fringe benefits
- Coordinates and oversees the timely preparation and submission of district financial statements single audit and FID
- Prepares monthly financial reports for administration and the Board of Education
- Ensures proper collection and reconciliation of tax levies
- Reconciles bank statements and performs monthend and yearend close
- Maintains fixed asset records and prepares yearend fixed asset schedules
- Assists with implementation of board policies and internal controls and oversees annual updates to the business office procedures manual
- Ensures compliance with financial components of transparency information on the district website
- Meets deadlines and adheres to specific time constraints
- Performs other tasks assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA or BS degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent required; CPA license preferred
- Minimum of five years of successful professional experience in an accounting function; school district experience preferred
- Michigan School Business Officials Business Office Manager and/or Business Office Specialist certification preferred or willing to obtain.
- Demonstrated experience with grants management
- Ability to lead and motivate employees individually and as a team
- Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and databases and previous reporting writing experience required; AS400 experience preferred
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting Michigan Public School Accounting Manual (1022) K 12 governmental accounting and compliance regulations
- Ability to explain and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative team member and ability to establish positive working relationships with others
- Possess a high degree of honesty integrity character and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Salary Data: FullTime Salary Range $89343 $101400 based on experience plus district benefits and time off plans.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
