Associate Director of Finance/Business Manager - Administration
Associate Director of Finance/Business Manager - Administration
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Job Description
Title: Associate Director of Finance/Business Manager FLSA Status: Exempt
Classification: Administrator
Immediate Supervisor: Chief Financial Officer
Job Summary: This position is responsible for budgeting and reporting in all funds working with employees boosters/PTOs and community members cash management bank reconciliations grants ROTC annual audit accounts payable accounts receivable assists with payroll processing and supervision of Financial Services personnel. This position requires the continuous use of independent judgment.
Hiring Specifications:
Education
- Bachelors degree in accounting (preferred) finance business or related field
Certification
- Hold or be able to obtain a valid School Business Official Authorization through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners within two years of employment
Experience
- Experience with accounting procedures financial reporting and software
- Supervisory experience in financial accounting and reporting
- Prior business management experience in an Iowa school district is preferred
Skills Knowledge & Abilities
- Understanding of or willingness to learn Iowa School Finance systems and practices.
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Iowa Code and federal laws pertaining to job responsibilities
- Knowledge of budgeting procedures and management
- Ability to work effectively cooperatively and respectfully with staff parents and community members regardless of race creed color gender sexual orientation gender identity ethnic/national origin religion marital status age socio-economic status or disability
- Ability to organize work tasks set goals and meet deadlines in a competent manner
- Ability to work in a team setting to achieve the financial goals of the district
- Ability to analyze needs and propose effective solutions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Technology Requirements
- Basic computer skills (computer navigation email web browser Employee Portal)
- Intermediate computer skills (Google Suites Excel student information systems)
- High computer skills (familiarity with Education Tech Tools Informational systems specific to position)
- Ability to reach all skill levels listed if not already acquired
Supervision of Others:
- Financial Specialists
- Payroll coordinator
- Support staff
Personal Contacts:
- All district personnel
- Audit personnel
- Vendors and contractors
Job Duties:
- Supervises operations to ensure deadlines are met for payroll and accounts payable processing
- Hires trains supervises and evaluates department staff
- Assists in monitoring budget and prepares and reviews financial reports
- Perform positive pay procedures for all checks issued
- Prepare Bills Due and Payable report for board of education
- Schedule and coordinate the Districts annual financial audit
- Manages fiscal year-end accounting and reporting activities including preparing entries and schedules reviewing and approving entries and schedules prepared by other staff working with the auditors throughout the review and preparation of the audit report.
- Assist with preparation of federal and/or state mandated financial reports
- File Certified Annual Report (CAR) with the State of Iowa
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations
- Keeps financial records in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Assist with payroll processing and ensure required employee and vendor payment deadlines are met
- Collaborates with other departments and district affiliated partners on accounting budgeting purchasing financial decision making and business office related questions
- Send vendor payment information to be published in newspaper legal section
- Obtain gambling license for schools for raffles and bingo
- Review and assist in completing required reporting for local state and federal grants
- Invest districts excess funds to maximize return on investments
- Setup new accounts in the general ledger for new grants new programs or state required changes
- Coordinate Memorial Stadium football gate and concession procedures
- Assist in the development implementation and monitoring of business related processes policies and procedures
- Oversee the collection recording and deposits of cash receipts and credit card transactions
- Prepare request for proposals (RFPs) for contracted services as needed
- Maintain and coordinate office calendar of deadlines and staff leaves
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
NEVER
0%
OCCASIONAL
1-32%
FREQUENT
33-66%
CONSTANT
67%
A.
Standing
X
B.
Walking
X
C.
Sitting
X
D.
Bending/Stooping
X
E.
Pushing/Pulling
X
F.
Reaching
X
G.
Climbing/Stairs
X
H.
Driving
X
I.
Lifting
X
J.
Carrying
X
K.
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
X
Computer
X
Other
L.
Working Conditions
Inside
X
Outside
X
Extremes in temp/humidity
X
Terms of Employment:Twelve month contract per Board policy and administrative guidelines.
Date Last Revised: 5/27/2025
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
