Director of Finance

TITLE: Director of Finance (12 month- Exempt)

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Develop an efficient and effective delivery of

financial services for Colonial Beach Public Schools, including

preparation, management, control and reporting of annual budget funding

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manage the School Division’s financial operations including: budgeting, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, employee benefits including health care, dental, vision, and retirement, grants management, risk management, procurement, and enrollment and demographics

Plan, direct, and control the accounting operation of the School Division to assure legal compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as compliance with generally accepted accounting principles

Coordinate compliance of expenditures with state and federal laws, School Board policies, regulations and notices

Project revenues and expenditures in preparation for annual budget

Maintain a continuous internal auditing program for all funds

Prepare reports, correspondence, and recommendations related to functions such as internal and external audits, bonded indebtedness, loans, employee benefits and salary scales

Communicate effectively with the Supervisor of Human Resources in all related services

Attend School Board meetings and prepare reports for the School Board

Communicates effectively with all staff and administrators

Demonstrates good work habits to include punctual and regular attendance

Supervised by the Superintendent

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and reporting systems

Thorough knowledge of the required reports for School Board, federal, state and local government

Possess excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills

Possess excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage diverse and complex assignments

Demonstrate the ability to interact with the School Board, school officials, other employees and the general public in a courteous and effective manner

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Has successful experience to demonstrate a high level of reliability, attention to detail, and good judgment in financial matters, including thorough knowledge of managing business operations in an on-line data processing environment

Tuberculin skin test certifying that the individual is free of contagious tuberculosis

LICENSE:

Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or related field;

Five years experience in business/finance or related field, two years in management position preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work involves limited physical tasks and operation of office equipment

HAZARDS:

Work involves exposure to normal everyday hazards

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed throughout the division and requires no unusual demands

EVALUATIONS:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of School Board Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel