Assistant Director of Finance Payroll and Benefits

VACANCY: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - PAYROLL AND BENEFITS - TWELVE-MONTH POSITION (NON-UNION)

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance and Operations

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary according to experience. Comprehensive benefits package.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Darien Public Schools is seeking a detail-oriented analytical and collaborative Assistant Finance Director to support the financial operations of the district. This role assists in managing the districts financial planning budgeting accounting and reporting functions to ensure the efficient and effective use of public funds in alignment with educational goals and regulatory requirements.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the coordination and processing of necessary payrolls and payroll/benefits related activities; answers inquiries from employees employers and others concerning payroll procedures and policies employee earning and deductions and tax related information and contract provisions related to pay
• Process Medicare and COBRA forms for appropriate agency
• Prepare and transmit monthly yearly and other reports for Teachers Retirement Board as needed
• Assist in preparing various reports including but not limited to quarterly State Department of Labor Wage and Research Information Report; annual survey of Government Employment Bureau of the Census (as required); monthly and annual annuity reports; fiscal classified employee retirement plans for Town Hall
• Process and transmit fringe benefit and payroll deductions including but not limited to life medical dental retirement TSA pension deferred compensation HSA etc. and maintain related records (balancing billing vouchers and payments) for all fringe and payroll benefits deductions
• Assist in quarterly tax reconciliation and filing; reconcile prepare and make available yearly W-2 forms
• Audit reporting on compensated absences and TRB salaries
• MUNIS Self Service implementation and maintenance
• Interface with insurance representatives as needed to ensure timely and accurate data processing
• Perform open enrollment process
• 1095-C reporting and filing
• HSA limit changes and funding
• Life Insurance monthly self-billing
• 403b/457b/401a plan oversight and funding
• Town of Darien individual pension/refund calculation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible financial experience preferably in public sector or school finance

• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles (GAAP GASB)

• Proficiency in financial management systems (Munis) and Microsoft Excel

• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

PHYSICAL MENTAL EXERTION/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Performs duties in an office environment. May be required to lift and move light to medium weights (up to 15 pounds) for example office supplies etc. Uses repetitive motions in operating office equipment including keyboards calculators check signers fax machines scanners and copiers. Must be able to hear clearly (correctable to within normal limits) to record telephone information and to see to complete applications and forms. Adaptive technology may be used. Must be able to work well in a collegial environment.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Internal candidates (current employees of the Darien Public Schools) must submit an internal application via Applitrack including a current resume and cover letter addressed to Marjorie Cion Director of Human Resources. Apply at District Information Departments Human Resources Employment Opportunities.

External candidates must submit an electronic application via Applitrack: District Information Departments Employment Opportunities. Supporting documentation such as a cover letter resume teaching certificate(s) transcripts and letters of recommendation must be uploaded to the electronic application. Paper and emailed application materials will not be accepted.

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NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Darien Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.. Darien Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice education program or educational activity on the basis of race color religious creed sex age national origin ancestry marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability (including but not limited to intellectual disability past or present history of mental disorder physical disability or learning disability) genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscriminationlaws. The Darien Public Schoolsdoes not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.

Inquiries regarding Darien Public Schools nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:Marjorie B. Cion Director of Human Resources Board of Education Offices 35 Leroy Avenue Darien CT 06820