Director of Finance
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Job Description
Job Title:Director of Finance
Reports to:Chief Financial Officer
Dept./School:Business Services
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the business operations of the district including accounting payroll purchasing and tax collection.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree in a business-related field or educational administration
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of budgeting accounting systems and payroll processing
Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Strong organizational communication public relations and interpersonal skills
Experience:
years experience in school business management or public organization
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Fiscal Management
- Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district.
- Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Financial Accounting Manual.
- Administer the districts budget and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely. Prepare all budget adjustments additions and deletions.
- Assist the districts independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
- Evaluate accounting procedures systems and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design implementation and maintenance.
- Determine cash available for investment and payment of bills based on daily analysis of cash flow.
- Oversee monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts.
- Work with district personnel to project student enrollments staffing needs building and facilities needs energy needs capital equipment needs and other cost items for district and individual school improvement.
- Plan and conduct needs assessments for improvement of district business operations. Ensure that business operations support the districts goals and objectives and provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.
- Assist with administration of the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
Policy Reports and Law
- Implement policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule and local board policy in area of business operations.
- Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Purchasing and Inventory
- Maintain accurate and current inventory records of the districts fixed and movable assets and oversee maintenance of a timely replacement cost-asset listing for insurance purposes. Organize and conduct sales to dispose of surplus and salvage equipment.
- Oversee the preparation of bids and bid specifications. Receive and analyze bid proposals and prepare written recommendations.
Personnel Management
- Prepare review and revise business department job descriptions.
- Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations.
- Select train evaluate and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment retention discipline and dismissal.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring and firing of the risk manager accounting supervisor purchasing supervisor payroll supervisor and tax collector.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
