Financial Manager

LOCATION: Central Office

The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22000 students and 60 different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

With Head Start/preschools 28 elementary schools 7 middle schools and 5 college and career academies/high schools we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic 24% African American 9% White and 6% Asian. To serve our students the district employs approximately 4000 employees including more than 1800 teachers.

Job Goal:

Assist in the daily operation of the Risk Assessment department by demonstrating sound financial acument in the area of student activity fund support. Performs a variety of daily accounting and compliance related transactions including but not limited to: approval and disbursement of cash receipts check requests journal entries assistance with student fees fundraiser support banking needs & treasurer supervision of the Director of Riskserves as main point of contact for day to day cash management procedures. Facilitates a close working relationship between treasurers & other Central Office departments. Ideal candidate possesses a strong apititude for mathematics is a self-starter flexible team player with excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Must possess comfort with various technology platforms capable of maintaining confidentiality strong problem solving skills and the ability to multi task in a fast paced environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as day to day contact for treasurersrelated to student activity funds.
• Manages cash receipts disbursements transfers sales tax reporting audit documentation & month end reconciliation
• Conducts student activity related training for new & existing treasurers
• Acts as substitute treasurer during vacancies to ensure efficient operation of student activity funds meets building needs
• Coordinates school banking needs and quarterly treasurer meetings
• Conducts periodic on-site school visits to review treasurer bookkeeping. Maintains ongoingfeedback to Director of Risk.
• Monitors and escalates compliance related matters to Director of Risk in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Assists Director of Risk with internal audits
• Maintains Student Activity Manual
• Other duties as assigned

COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION:

Excellent financial acumen & organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with various

Maintains proactive communication between Treasurers & Director of Risk to meet the educational and extra-curricular needs of students.
Utilizes existing technology reporting and accounting systems effectively in the
performance of his or her duties. Performs other related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 6 years financial business or banking degree preferred.
• Knowledge of and in compliance of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
• Excellent financial acumen with investigative critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Deadline driven. Willingness to put in the extra hours when needed.
• Strong ability in project management
• Must have reliable transportation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word & PowerPoint is required.
• Knowledge of Business Plus & Infinite Campus systems is a plus
• Flexibility and aptitude for new technology
• Maintaining a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality is expected of this
• position
• Perform other duties as assigned

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals
technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports general curriculumand learning theories correspondence and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators staff parents students and the general public.

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 performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit walk stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike ore wheelchair or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
distance vision and depth perception.

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 noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students safety work output and well-being.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to
instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school
objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with students peers parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 261 DAYS
SALARY: Level 14 - See Classified Salary Schedule

STATUS: EXEMPT
REPORT TO: Director of Risk Assessment
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in
accordance with the provisions of the Boards policy
on Evaluation of Classified Human Resources

Applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date for this position.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Kansas City Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring compensation terms conditions or privileges of employment because of an individuals race color religion sex/gender (to include orientation identity or expression) age disability national origin genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.

For more information regarding Title IX please contact:

District Compliance Coordinator

2010 N. 59th Street

Kansas City KS 66104

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Required Experience:

Manager