Director of Business Services

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent ofBusiness & Operations

LOCATION: Adminstration Building

SCHEDULE:12 Month Position

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Accountingor Finance

• Four years ofexperience in schoolbusinesspreferred

• CPApreferred

• Advanced AS400 experience preferred

• Working knowledge of financial report preparationandyear-end audit activities

• Functionalknowledge of fixed asset managementpreferred

• Evidence of good oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office with Advanced Excel skills

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with staff students parents and administrators

• Experience in the development and monitoring of the budgeting process preferred

• Working knowledge of fund accountingpreferred

• Two years of supervisory experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and develops Business Office administrators across accounting payroll & benefitspurchasing and internal audit functions as a high-performing team

• Leads the development and administration of the districts annual operating budget in collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent of Business & Operations and district leadership

• Partners closely with administrators in review of departmental budgets while providing guidance to better support fiscal accountability

• Analyzes complex financial data to inform leadership decisions and long-term district planning

• Monitors various monthly activities including bank reconciliations journal entries balance sheet account reconciliations etc.

• LeadsBusiness Officeprocess improvements that enhance operational efficiency internal controls and organizational cohesion

• Provides leadership in fiscal oversight and compliance management supporting positive external audit results and stakeholder confidence

• Monitors revenues expenditures fundbalancesand cash flow to maximize investment opportunities andmaintainfiscal stability

• Presents budgetinformation to the Board Finance Subcommitteeand labor groups

• Ensures fiscal compliance with grant requirements in coordination with the Director of State & Federal Programs and Outreach

• Overseesaccuratereporting of district financial data to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) FID SE-4049 SE-4096

• Maintains and continuously improves fiscal internal controls to safeguard district assets

• Works with external auditors and prepares various schedules footnotes and work papers to support the annually audited financial statements

• Implementsnew accounting processes and proceduresin accordance withGASB updates

• Reviews the preparation of debt schedules for SchoolBond Loan borrowingsandthepreparation of L-4029 for tax levies

• Manages district banking relationships and electronic financial systems

• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overallobjectiveof this position

Required Experience:

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