Director Of School Finance

Department: Business Services

Job Title: Director of School Finance

Job Goal:

To oversee accurate financial reporting and auditing processes while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and promoting transparency across all financial activities for ESC districts.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree in finance or related field
• Extensive ASCENDER business data management software knowledge
• Five or more years of experience in school finance

Preferred:

• Knowledge of other school district Enterprise Resource Plannings (ERP) software
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Supervisory and leadership experience preferred
• Masters degree preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of school finance and budgeting
• Thorough understanding of the Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG) and Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
• Understanding of public purchasing laws and regulations
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare reports
• Strong leadership and communication abilities

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all School Business operations for accuracy and compliance
• Monitor and assist with district bank reconciliations budgets finance and payroll
• Conduct frequent audits of Business Service records and data for accuracy and compliance
• Assist district stakeholders understand and interpret data provided
• Serve as a point of contact for districts on school finance matters
• Assist in updates to policies and procedures which ensure member districts are in compliance with Federal State and Local District rules and regulations
• Responsible for ensuring deadlines of School Business staff are met
• Prepare timely reports to districts
• Train and ensure all School Business staff are up to date on state and federal guidelines
• Provide timely ASCENDER Business training to district and ESC personnel
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• School Business Staff

Equipment used:

• Computer and applied software

• Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Working Environment:

• Work on multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Prolong sitting; occasional lifting bending/stopping pushing/pulling and twisting
• Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
• Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Frequent region-wide and occasional statewide travel
• May work prolonger or irregular hours
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Maintain emotional control under stress

Required Experience:

Director