Assistant Superintendent of Finance

Title:

Assistant Superintendent of Finance

Reports To:

Superintendent

Department:
District

Classification: 12 Month

FLSA Status:
Exempt

The Assistant Superintendent of Finance oversees all financial aspects of the district’s operations.

• Certified Business School Official endorsement
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or Accounting
• Preferred:
  Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in school finance

• Develops and communicates a vision for the district in the area of finance
• Interprets data and creates systems that respond to the district’s financial needs
• Advises and serves as a resource to the Superintendent, members of the Board and district administrators and staff in all areas related to the District’s finances
• Serves as the district treasurer
• Prepares and presents the district’s long range financial plan
• Prepares and presents the district’s levy
• Develops and implements the budget process and prepares periodic financial reports
• Oversees the district’s annual financial audit
• Prepares and files all business and finance related reports as necessary and in accordance with deadlines
• Participates in the collective bargaining process and provides analyses and data
• Oversees all accounting procedures and functions including collection and disbursement of all funds and appropriate reporting of all transactions
• Oversees and supports Central Registrar with student transportation services
• Oversees and supports Central Registrar and Building Administration with food service programs
• Oversees and supports Building Administration with procurement activities
• In collaboration with Director of Human Resources, manages insurance and benefits programs to ensure effectiveness and cost efficiencies
• In collaboration with Teaching and Learning Department and Student Services Department manages the financial administration of all grants and claims
• Responsible for the accounting procedures & efficient use of financial system
• Directs and evaluates business office staff
• Serves as facilitator of District committees including the Insurance committee, Finance committee, and other committees as needed

• Supervises Director of Operations, Maintenance, and Safety
• Develops appropriate procedures for selecting and using the professional services of architects, engineers, risk managers, construction managers, general contractors and other professionals
• Analyzes the legal and administrative responsibilities of advertising, awarding, and managing construction contracts
• Evaluates the research, current practices and issues regarding the impact of energy, safety, and environmental factors
• Plans for facilities-related needs: prepare population projections; develop educational specifications; analyze amortization of bond issues; evaluate buildings, etc
• In collaboration with the Director of Operations, manages the district’s sustainability initiatives, including serving as facilitator of Resource Conservation Committee

• Provides leadership in areas of safety and security
• Collaborates with the Cabinet to support district initiatives
• Develops strategies to ensure the highest level of efficiency and quality of district programs
• Attends school board meetings, providing information and clarification of issues when necessary
• Creates opportunities for ongoing dialogue with building administrators and staff to support district initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned

Specific skill and knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Federal, state, and district policies, regulations and laws pertaining to job functions
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Business appropriate grammar and punctuation in English
• Reading and spoken fluency and comprehension in English
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Safety practices
• Operation of standard office equipment and computers, including Google Suite, Office Suite, and fund accounting software

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