Finance Director

Description

Direct and manage the business operations of the district including accounting, payroll, purchasing, and accounts payable.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or educational administration
• CPA preferred

• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing
• Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis (TxEIS experience preferred)
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

• Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district.
• Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Financial Accounting Manual.
• Administer the district’s budget and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely. Prepare all budget adjustments, additions, and deletions.
• Assist the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
• Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Determine cash available for investment and payment of bills based on daily analysis of cash flow.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts.
• Work with district personnel to project student enrollments, staffing needs, building and facilities needs, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for district and individual school improvement.
• Plan and conduct needs assessments for improvement of district business operations. Ensure that business operations support the district’s goals and objectives and provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.
• Assist with administration of the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

• Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Maintain accurate and current inventory records of the district’s fixed and movable assets and oversee maintenance of a timely replacement cost-asset listing for insurance purposes. Organize and conduct sales to dispose of surplus and salvage equipment.
• Oversee the preparation of bids and bid specifications. Receive and analyze bid proposals and prepare written recommendations.

• Prepare, review, and revise business department job descriptions.
• Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations.
• Select, train, evaluate, and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of payroll clerk and accounts payable clerk.

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

Environment:
May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional district wide and statewide travel.

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

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