Director of Business Services Job Lansing area,Michigan USA,Finance & Banking

District/Organization: Chippewa Valley School District

Position/Type: Central Office – 1st Line Admin, full time

Salary: 109,469 to 146,564

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Business & Operations

Location: Administration Building

Schedule: 12 Month Position

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
Responsibilities
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
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