Director of Business Services

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance
• Four years of experience in school business, preferred
• CPA, preferred
• Advanced AS400 experience, preferred
• Working knowledge of financial report preparation and year-end audit activities, required
• Functional knowledge of fixed asset management, preferred
• Evidence of good oral and written communication skills, required
• Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision, required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with Advanced Excel skills, required
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, parents and administrators, required
• Experience in the development and monitoring of the budgeting process, preferred
• Working knowledge of fund accounting, preferred
• Two years of supervisory experience, required

• Supervises and develops Business Office administrators across accounting, payroll & benefits, purchasing, and internal audit functions as a high-performing team
• Leads the development and administration of the district's 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.
• Leads Business Office process 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, fund balances and cash flow to maximize investment opportunities and maintain fiscal stability
• Presents budget information to the Board Finance Subcommittee and labor groups
• Ensures fiscal compliance with grant requirements in coordination with the Director of State & Federal Programs and Outreach
• Oversees accurate reporting 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
• Implements new accounting processes and procedures in accordance with GASB updates
• Reviews the preparation of debt schedules for School Bond Loan borrowings and the preparation of L-4029 for tax levies
• Manages district banking relationships and electronic financial systems
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objective of this position

Welcome to Chippewa Valley Schools! As one of Michigan's top school districts, we serve more than 14,500 students in grades K-12. The Chippewa Valley School district has won several National, State, and County awards and is recognized as a leader in K-12 education.

At Chippewa Valley, continuous school improvement is a top priority. Curriculum councils and school improvement teams, composed of teachers and administrators, continuously work to update teaching strategies, develop new programs, and keep our curriculum aligned with state standards. CVS received district accreditation by Cognia, the highest assurance of quality schools.

From pre-school through to our award-winning high schools, our students are learning in state-of-the-art facilities featuring 21st-century interactive learning tools. This technology is designed to enhance the learning environment for all students while providing access to developing technology skills so important in our world.

With the closing of schools in March 2020 and federal dollars related to COVID-19, the district has been able to implement a one-to-one computer program in grades K-12 and financially sustain it for 10 years. Implementing a one-to-one allows the district to address issues of access and equity by providing all students with a consistent device that is compatible with district programs.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:
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