Director of Finance

(Exempt)

The Director of Finance, under minimal supervision, performs senior level work with extensive decision-making discretion directing, managing, and coordinating day-to-day activities of the budget, special revenue, and payroll functions of the Finance office. Employee performs advanced and supervisory work to carry out the Board of School Trustees policies and procedures related to Finance under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer.

Employee reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Local Salary Schedule/Full-time, 12 months, 235 days

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Lead, manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned programs and staff
• Collaborate and assist in the preparation of the district’s annual budget
• Maintain employee position control through allotments to include verification and tracking in collaboration with human resources
• Oversee and prepare salary projections, funding source utilization reports and position exchange summary information to support data-driven decision-making
• Oversee the payroll processes including new employee set-up, employee changes, terminations, timesheet entries and monitoring, balancing, and finalizing payroll
• Collaborate and assist in the development and modifications of the planning of initial budget and revisions through the budget amendment process
• Ensure amendments to the budget are timely and accurately reconciled to source documents
• Oversee calculation of indirect cost rate, employee insurance, and retirement rates and budget to the appropriate program report code
• Oversee and evaluate the payroll process to guarantee proper wage reporting
• Review and reconcile all budget, salary, and leave audit exceptions in a timely manner
• Oversee and evaluate internal controls and make necessary recommendations for improvements
• Responsible for the daily maintenance of the payroll accounting system including coordinating updates of system calculations
• Provide training on Federal Time and Effort reporting and maintain certification forms
• Perform studies requiring the compilation and analysis of various data
• Develop necessary reports and analysis, review with management and program staff
• Serve as the district special revenue accounting administrator to include financial reporting, reimbursement claiming, training, and technical support
• Responsible for year-end closing of the financial records and preparation of required documentation for the financial audit and special-area audits
• Analyze budgets, financial information, policies and procedures and make recommendations
• Maintain a customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement and streamlined workflow for the purpose of increasing operational efficiencies.
• Participate in, counsel, and evaluate new projects, operational adjustments, and regulatory changes that have an impact on finance
• Oversee and implement an accounting system adequate to record transactions in accordance with the requirements of GAAP, the South Carolina Department of Education, and other relevant state and federal agencies
• Monitor, maintain, and comply with a system of controls over cash receipts, deposits, disbursements, and investments in accordance with requirements of the Office of the State Treasurer, the Office of the State Comptroller, and the South Carolina Department of Education and in accordance with standard business practices
• Ensure compliance with the Financial Accounting Handbook and account structures mandated for school district use by the South Carolina Department of Education
• Ensure compliance with the Funding and Audit Manual of the South Carolina Department of Education
• Facilitate staff meetings and attend other related meetings as needed and required
• Complete local, state, or federal surveys and report accurately and promptly
• Participate and facilitate in professional development and leadership trainings
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication and public relations
• Perform related work as assigned and required

• Comprehensive in-depth knowledge and…