Director of Finance and Human Resources
Director of Finance and Human Resources
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Job Description
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Rapoport Academy strives to transform students trajectories by creating an inclusive and equitable school environment through relationship-driven practices rigorous academics and shared core values. As a part of our mission we are always looking for highly effective diverse teachers support staff and leaders to add to our team.
Primary Purpose:
To manage financial operations for the district including cash management all payable and
receivable functions general ledger accounting assist with the annual audit assist with
preparation of the annual budget and administration of federal grant budgets. Plans and carries
out policies relating to all phases of personnel management by performing assigned duties
personally or through others.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Budget:
- Assists Region 12/Superintendent in preparation of the budget and assists in ongoing review of
- the budget.
- Stays informed on current legislation affecting funding and takes a proactive role in affecting
- future legislative outcomes.
- Prepares analyses of budget requests and program proposals.
- Advises management on matters such as effective use of resources
- Interacts with personnel at all levels both within and outside of the organization on budget and
- resource allocation issues.
- Ensures that federal grants are administered in a thorough and timely manner and that all
- federal and state financial compliance requirements are met.
- Analyzes records of present and past operations trends and costs estimated and realized
- revenues administrative commitments and obligations incurred to project future revenues and
- expenses.
Investments and Cash Management:
- Supervises the management of daily cash needs.
- Supervises the preparation of periodic investment reports for management and the board.
- Analyzes investment performance on an ongoing basis and make policy recommendations on an
- annual basis.
Financial Operations:
- Oversees the operation of the payroll accounts payable/receivable general ledger banking
- and purchasing.
- Ensures that campus activity funds are expended and accounted for in compliance with district
- policies.
- Ensures that the general revenue and appropriation ledgers are correctly maintained.
- Reporting and Auditing:
- Prepares financial and regulatory reports required by TEAs Financial Accountability System
- Resource Guide and ensures compliance with the pronouncements of the Government
- Accounting Standards Board and Government Finance Officers Association. This includes
- assisting with the preparation of the Consolidated Annual Financial Report/audit.
- Keeps record of personnel transactions such as hires promotions transfers appraisals and
- terminations.
- Oversees the preparation of employee terminations and related documentation.
- Represents district at personnel related events.
- Oversees the performance of background checks on all applicants and volunteers.
- Oversees the communication with job applicants once they have accepted an offer for
- employment.
- Certifies classifications and salaries for all personnel to the Payroll Department.
- Advises administration of district policy regarding equal employment opportunities and
- compensation.
- Consults with Superintendent to ensure that policies comply with federal and state law.
- Makes recommendations to the Superintendent regarding personnel management policies and
- practices.
- Manages and evaluates the Business Office staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages staff in the payroll accounts payable general ledger budget sections human
resources PEIMS and NSLP certification. Is responsible for the overall direction coordination
and evaluation of these sections. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
organizations policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing recommending for hire and training employees; planning
assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily with minimal supervision. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge skill and/or ability required. There may be alternatives to the below qualifications
as the Board of Directors may find appropriate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree and five years related experience or a Masters degree in in Business
Administration Accounting or equivalent required. Experience will be considered in lieu of
degree.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals financial reports
and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from vendors
regulatory agencies or members of the community. Ability to effectively present information to
members of the board of directors administrators staff and general public.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and
deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Must have extensive working knowledge of personal computer operations such as word
processing spreadsheets e-mail and internet.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to travel occasionally.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified School Business Official issued by the Texas
Association of School Business Officials and/or Certified Government Financial Manager issued
by the Association of Government Accountants or be in the pursuit of one of the afore
mentioned certificates licenses or registrations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or
listen. The employee must occasionally lift or carry (less than 15 pounds). The position requires
a lot of time spent working on a computer and looking at a monitor.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job
and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills that may be required.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
